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A visit to
the far North west would not be complete without a trip through the forest
reserves in and around the Milkshake Hills. From Smithton on the far North
West there are two main options for continuing further. The Bass
Highway continues on through Dismal Swamp Blackwood reserve to Marrawah and the
Mouth of the Arthur River. The road south heads towards the Arthur River
at the Kanunnah Bridge. 20 kilometres from Smithton the road there is a left turn
just past Roger River to Trowutta. The road continues on in a 60 kilometre
loop and returns to the main road at Kanunnah Bridge at the Arthur River.
There are some pleasant short walks along the way.
The
forestry industry comes under close scrutiny as a result of it's "trash and
cash" approach to forestry. However, The Milkshake Hills is a fine example
of the preservation of the natural environment blending in with timber
harvesting.
NOTE:
The Tayatea Bridge at Celery Top Pine Nature Trail was washed away in the flood
of August 2007 making the loop drive impassable.
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