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
| 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.â€
Miriam and Chris, Aussi Destinations Unknown, The Tarkine Drive, Tasmania
“… climb up and around … another sink hole over and beyond.â€
Tags
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…â€
Miriam and Chris, Aussi Destinations Unknown, The Tarkine Drive, Tasmania
“The rainforest walk itself was magical….â€
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 poolâ€
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Trowutta Arch walk to seat at top of steps
Caution
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| Goal: | Seat at end of level path |
|---|---|
| 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 flatâ€