Western Bluff Track Parking
| Nearest Road: | Urks Loop Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Mole Creek |
| Locality: | Central Highlands |
| Latitude: | S 41° 35′ 15″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 16′ 31″ |
| Elevation: | 6,800 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Rough track |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Stream |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | From Mersey Forest Road, head east on Urks Loop Rd. A map will be necessary. It is 4km to the parking area on Urks Loop Rd from the Mersey Forest Rd. |
1 walk from Western Bluff Track Parking
Western Bluff walk
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| Goal: | Western Bluff summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Return distance: | 8,000 m |
| Comment: | There is a rock cairn at the side of the parking area. Follow tags on old logging track then pad up Western Bluff via Marakoopa Creek Ravine. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 56, Number 25, 25 - Western Bluff
5 hours retrace route
“… rock hopping to the trig point that marks the summit…â€
Tastracks - A comprehensive Guide to Tasmanian walking tracks, Western Bluff Track
3 hours retrace route
“Follow track up through the ravine to the plateau edge.â€