Huon Bush Retreats car park
| Nearest Road: | Browns Road |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Huonville |
| Locality: | South East |
| Latitude: | S 42° 58′ 56″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 59′ 57″ |
| Elevation: | 415 m |
| Fee: | Entry fee |
| Management: | Commercial |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Tank |
| Toilets: | Bush |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | "Browns Road is a steep narrow gravel road and care must be taken when driving." |
5 walks from Huon Bush Retreats car park
Flat Rock Walk at Huon Bush Retreats
| Goal: | Flat Rock |
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| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,600 m |
| Return distance: | 3,200 m |
| Comment: | Pass through Tall Trees Track and it is the first half of the Mt Misery Walk. Return from Flat Rock. |
References
Melanie Ball, Top Walks in Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Page 58, Number 12, Mount Misery
“Flat Rock, about 2.5 km into the walk, imprinted with historic European carvings.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 8, Number 5, Mount Misery -25 Feb 2015
“… Flat Rock …presents the best views from the hike.â€
info@huonbushretreats.com, Huon Bush Retreats, Mt Misery Track (Moderate)
2 hours retrace route
“… spectacular 360 degree views towards Bruny Island and the South West…â€
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Lookout at Huon Bush Retreats
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 100 m |
| Return distance: | 200 m |
| Comment: | From junction of the one way loop at Retreat, a 100m level assisted wheelchair track. Return. |
References
info@huonbushretreats.com, Huon Bush Retreats, Lookout (Very Easy
10 minutes retrace route
“Perched on the edge of a steep gully…â€
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Mount Misery Walk
| Goal: | Mt Misery |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 6,200 m |
| Comment: | Tall Trees Track, then Mt Misery Track via Flat Rock. Return to T junction, take right fork on return. |
References
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 180, Number 33, Mount Misery
3 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“… a rocky outcrop with a miserable face.â€
Melanie Ball, Top Walks in Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Page 58, Number 12, Mount Misery
4 hours circuit retrace
“Th boulder pile is the end of the track, and a short scramble puts you on top.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 8, Number 5, Mount Misery -25 Feb 2015
3 hours retrace route
“… Mount Misery's lovely sub-alpine heathland.â€
info@huonbushretreats.com, Huon Bush Retreats, Mt Misery Track (Moderate)
3 hours retrace route
“Most people with a moderate level of fitness will complete this walk in around 3-4 hours.â€
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 9, Number 2015, September 2015 - Mt Misery
“… you will reach a rocky outcrop with a miserable face!â€
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Tall Trees Walk at Huon Bush Retreats
| Goal: | T-junction |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | Tall Trees Circuit, avoiding track to Flat Rock and Mt Misery, but including Hidden Falls track. |
References
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 180, Number 33, Mount Misery
“… some truly gigantic eucalypts, the mighty swamp gum… thought to be about 350 years old.â€
Melanie Ball, Top Walks in Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Page 58, Number 12, Mount Misery
“Duck under fallen trees and climb a track thick with leaf litter.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 8, Number 5, Mount Misery -25 Feb 2015
“… an impressive stroll through tall treed rainforest.â€
info@huonbushretreats.com, Huon Bush Retreats, Mt Misery Track (Moderate)
“The track is 1km long and climbs 50m.â€
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Waterfall Track Walk to Hidden Falls
| Goal: | Hidden Falls |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 400 m |
| Return distance: | 800 m |
| Comment: | Walk back in from the end of the Tall Trees Track, then Hidden Falls Track. Return same way. |
References
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 180, Number 33, Mount Misery
“… a small viewing platform and seat that overlook the gully and the Hidden Fallsâ€
Melanie Ball, Top Walks in Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Page 58, Number 12, Mount Misery
20 minutes retrace route
“Longer than the suggested 10 minute walk, but worth it.â€
info@huonbushretreats.com, Huon Bush Retreats, Mt Misery Track (Moderate)
“… a viewing platform overlooking a small waterfallâ€