Donaghys Hill car parking
| Nearest Road: | Lyall Highway |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Derwent Bridge |
| Locality: | West |
| Latitude: | S 42° 11′ 28″ |
| Longitude: | E 145° 56′ 27″ |
| Elevation: | 460 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | On south side of Lyell Highway, near a sharp bend just west of the cutting through Donaghys Hill. |
2 walks from Donaghys Hill car parking
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Collingwood and Franklin Rivers Junction Walk
| Goal: | Junction of Collingwood River and Franklin River |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Return distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk to just before Lookout. Follow foot pad down to the south and across buttongrass plain to river junction. Return same way. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 36, Number 13, Collingwood and Franklin Rivers
3 hours retrace route
“A short walk to the junction of the two rivers…”
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Donaghys Hill Lookout Walk
| Goal: | Donaghys Hill Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,100 m |
| Return distance: | 2,200 m |
| Comment: | Walk south on old road to find track start. It is well sheltered till near end. Rough climb over rocks to the lookout with many steps. Return. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Number 23, Donaghys Hill
40 minutes retrace route
“.. climbs gradually through forest and scrub to a high lookout perched on rocky Donaghys Hill.”
Melanie Ball, Top Walks in Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Page 368, Number 62, Donaghys Hill
1 hour retrace route
“Fenced Donaghys Hill Lookout crowns the bluff ahead, steps climbing up to a 360 degree view.”
Graham Barker, Roaming Down Under, Graham Barker, Donaghys Hill Lookout
1 hour retrace route
“In clear weather the stunning views more than justify the interuption to the drive…”
West Coast Council - Walks, West Coast Council, Page 1, Number 1, Donaghys Hill Lookout
40 minutes retrace route
“… wilderness views of mountain tops and the Franklin River…”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 200, Number 62, Donaghys Lookout
45 minutes retrace route
“This track sidles up the south-eastern slopes of Donaghys Hill in mossy, damp forest…”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 5, Number 8, Donaghys Lookout
45 minutes retrace route
“… combining lovely rainforest settings with breath taking views.”