🌲 Grove of Giants – Huon Valley
Explore One of Tasmania’s Most Impressive Forest Walks
The Grove of Giants is one of the Huon Valley’s most remarkable natural attractions — a quiet, awe‑inspiring forest filled with some of the largest trees in Australia. This remote pocket of Southern Tasmania is home to Lathamus Keep, the world’s largest Tasmanian Blue Gum, discovered only in 2021. But it’s far from the only giant here: the grove contains over 150 trees more than four metres in diameter, with some reaching a massive 12 metres in girth.
This is a walk for people who love wilderness, solitude, and the feeling of standing among ancient giants.
🚶 Walk Details
- Distance: Unsigned 3 km walk
- Difficulty: Easy–moderate (forest floor, uneven ground)
- Time: Allow 1–1.5 hours
- Track type: Unmarked but well‑trodden forest route
- Best for: Nature lovers, photographers, families with older children
This is not a formal tourist trail — it’s a genuine forest experience. Expect moss, ferns, towering eucalypts, and the quiet stillness of deep Tasmanian bush.
📍 How to Get There
- 1 hr 20 min from Hobart (via dirt road)
- 50 min from Huonville (via dirt road)
- Location: McDougalls Spur Road 2
The final section of the drive is on a gravel forestry road. Most vehicles can access it in dry conditions, but visitors should drive slowly and check weather conditions before heading out.
🌿 What Makes the Grove of Giants Special
- Home to Lathamus Keep, the world’s largest Tasmanian Blue Gum
- Over 150 giant trees exceeding 4 m in diameter
- A rare example of untouched Southern Forests wilderness
- Quiet, uncrowded, and ideal for photography
- A chance to see Tasmania’s forests in their most natural state
This is one of the few places where you can walk among living giants without crowds or commercial infrastructure.
🏔️ Nearby Walks
The Grove of Giants sits along the same road as two of the Huon Valley’s most spectacular alpine walks:
- Lake Skinner Track – crystal‑clear alpine lake, subalpine forest
- Nevada Peak Track – panoramic mountain views, alpine plateau
Both walks showcase Tasmania’s high‑country landscapes and can be combined with a visit to the Grove of Giants for a full day of adventure.
📄 Grove of Giants PDF
🏡 Stay at Riverfront Estate
After exploring the Southern Forests, return to the comfort of Riverfront Estate — a private, self‑contained 1890s home on the banks of the Huon River. Perfect for couples, families, and small groups exploring the Huon Valley.