Pillinger parking for non-4WD
| Nearest Road: | Kelly Basin Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Queenstown |
| Locality: | West |
| Latitude: | S 42° 18′ 37″ |
| Longitude: | E 145° 36′ 57″ |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Junction of Kelly Basin Rd and Franklin River Rd (which leads to Darwin Crater) |
1 walk from Pillinger parking for non-4WD
Caution
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Kelly Basin Walk from Franklin River Rd junction
| Goal: | East Pillinger ruins |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 11,000 m |
| Return distance: | 22,000 m |
| Comment: | If not using a 4WD, walk the 5km along the single lane road to the Bird River bridge at the start of the walking track. It is another 5-6km to jetty. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Number 25, Kelly Basin
“The walk in… follows theline of an old railway that once serviced the mine.â€
West Coast Council - Walks, West Coast Council, Page 5, Number 1, Kelly Basin Walk
“...track can be subject to closures in winter - please check it is open before… reaching Mt Jukes Rdâ€
Melanie Ball, Top Walks in Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Page 352, Number 60, Pillinger Point
6 hours retrace route
“There is a modern jetty with picnic table and toilets at Kelly Basin.â€