The road south of Hobart
takes us through some of Tasmania's finest scenic attractions on 50 kilometres
of good highway to the orchard
community of Huonville. From here the road continues another 90 odd
kilometres past the timber and fishing townships of Geeveston, Dover and
Southport to the small holiday settlement of Cockle Creek. One of
Tasmania's great wilderness walks commences here. The South Coast Track
follows the coast passing fine untouched beaches where the rainforests of the
South-West National Park meet the sea. A five day walk. An airstrip
at Melaleuca allows walkers to fly in or out. The flight is
spectacular. The track continues on to Scott's Peak at Lake Pedder with
side trips to Federation Peak and the Western Arthurs. The Huon track from
near the Tahune Air Walk also joins the track near Scott's Peak.
The
banner depicts the Newdegate Cave (top) and thermal pool at Hastings, the
magnificent Tahune Air Walk complex and wood carvings at Geeveston. There
are numerous short walks in the area. Add to this nearby Bruny Island and
what we call 'The Channel' and 'The Huon', the South has plenty to offer.
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