Located in the remote South West of Tasmania the Western Arthur’s present one of the worlds great bushwalking objectives. Our twelve day itinerary allows us enough time to do a complete traverse of the range with extra time for side trips and in case of bad weather. · The Western Arthurs traverse is described as the most spectacular ridge walk in Australia; it is also described as Tasmania’s most difficult walk. The range is just 20kms long with over 25 major peaks and 30 lakes.
Starting at Scott’s Peak Dam we trek via The Port Davey Track, Moraine A, Mt Hayes, Lake Oberon, Mt Pegasus, Haven Lake, Promontory Lake, Lake Rosanne, Cracroft Crossing and then returning to Scott’s Peak Dam via the Arthur’s Plains and Junction Creek.
This Western Arthur’s Traverse is an extremely demanding unsupported bushwalk it may experience some of Tasmania’s worst weather and conditions. The Tasmanian Expeditions Western Arthur’s Traverse is open to people with previous unsupported pack carrying bushwalking experience, you would have walked The South Coast Track or equivalent and be confident in difficult geographical and weather situations. Please contact our office to discuss your suitability for this tour. |
