Huon River Campground parking
| Nearest Road: | Scotts Peak Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Maydena |
| Locality: | South West |
| Latitude: | S 43° 2′ 20″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 17′ 57″ |
| Elevation: | 270 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Tank |
| Toilets: | Bush |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
2 walks from Huon River Campground parking
Junction Creek Walk
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This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Junction Creek |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 8,400 m |
| Return distance: | 16,800 m |
| Comment: | First leg of the Port Davey Track as a day walk. Monitor speed and turn back with time to return. |
References
John Chapman, 2008, South West Tasmania, 5th ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 80, Number 3, Port Davey Track
“An easy half day from the road on a well-defined track.”
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Port Davey Track mini walk
| Goal: | Forest Edge |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Return distance: | 2,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk first 1km of track through rainforest, heathland, next forest to furthest edge, return. |
References
John Chapman, 2008, South West Tasmania, 5th ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 80, Number 3, Port Davey Track
“… heads west into rainforest…”
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Start of Port Davey Track
2 hours retrace route
“The end of the forest, about 1km along the track, makes a suitable return point…”