Trowutta Arch parking
| Nearest Road: | Gun Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Smithton |
| Locality: | North West |
| Latitude: | S 41° 4′ 6″ |
| Longitude: | E 145° 6′ 20″ |
| Elevation: | 190 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | From Smithton take Trowutta Rd to Trowutta. East onto Reids Rd, south onto Reynolds, east into Reids. Park at signed parking space. |
3 walks from Trowutta Arch parking
Trowutta Arch beyond the viewing platform
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| Goal: | End of track beyond arch |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 600 m |
| Return distance: | 12,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow signed track to Arch. If it is dry enough, it is possible to scramble through Arch then up over to right to reach further sinkhole. |
References
Adam, Chasing Ronin, Chasing Ronin, The Geological Wonders of Trowutta Arch
“Going further requires navigating a dirty and muddy slope without stairs or handrail.”
Miriam and Chris, Aussi Destinations Unknown, The Tarkine Drive, Tasmania
“… climb up and around … another sink hole over and beyond.”
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Trowutta Arch walk
| Goal: | Viewing platform |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow signed track to viewing platform at the Arch. Return same way |
References
Adam, Chasing Ronin, Chasing Ronin, The Geological Wonders of Trowutta Arch
“The arch is hidden away in a slight depression created by the two sinkholes…”
Miriam and Chris, Aussi Destinations Unknown, The Tarkine Drive, Tasmania
“The rainforest walk itself was magical….”
Miriam and Chris, Aussi Destinations Unknown, The Tarkine Drive, Tasmania
“Think caves with walls that shimmer and sparkle when lit by torch, huge overhanging rocks and a pool”
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Trowutta Arch walk to seat at top of steps
| Goal: | Seat at end of level path |
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| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 400 m |
| Return distance: | 800 m |
| Comment: | Follow signed track to the seat at the top of the stairs leading down to the arch. There are quite a few steps down, but it is a pleasant place to sit |
References
Adam, Chasing Ronin, Chasing Ronin, The Geological Wonders of Trowutta Arch
“The walkway is mostly flat”