🚶 Walking Tracks in the Huon Valley
Forest Trails • Waterfalls • Caves • Coastlines • Alpine Peaks
The Huon Valley and Far South offer some of Tasmania’s most diverse walking experiences — from gentle riverside strolls to rainforest waterfalls, coastal headlands, alpine tarns, and deep‑cave adventures. Whether you’re staying at Riverfront Estate or exploring further south, there’s a walk here for every visitor.
Below is the definitive guide to the region’s best walking tracks.
🌲 Tahune Adventures – Geeveston
Location: Arve Rd, Geeveston Grade: Easy A family‑friendly destination offering multiple short walks through tall forests, including the Huon Pine Walk, Swinging Bridges, and the iconic Airwalk. Additional activities include eagle gliding and rafting (fees apply).
💧 Billy Brown’s Falls – Judbury
Time: 1.5 hrs return Grade: Moderate A beautiful forest walk through fern gullies and tall eucalypts. Located 12 km up Judds Creek Road (4WD access). Look for the enormous old tree near the falls.
🌊 Mickeys Beach – Cygnet / Randalls Bay
Time: 3 hrs Grade: Easy A scenic 2 km return coastal walk between Randalls Bay and Mickeys Beach. Expect coastal heath, views to Bruny Island, and a quiet, secluded beach at the end.
💦 Pelverata Falls – Snug Tiers
Time: 3 hrs return Grade: Moderate A forest walk leading to one of Tasmania’s tallest waterfalls — spectacular after rain.
🌿 Snug Falls – Snug Tiers
Time: 1 hr return Grade: Easy A short, rewarding walk to a fern‑lined gully and a beautiful waterfall.
🐚 Fishers Point – Southwest National Park
Time: 1.5 hrs return Grade: Easy A coastal walk featuring whalebones, rock pools, and the remains of the old pilot station and lighthouse. A fascinating glimpse into Tasmania’s maritime history.
🏔️ Hartz Mountains National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage–listed alpine landscape with multiple iconic walks.
🏔️ Hartz Peak
Time: 3–5 hrs return Grade: Moderate One of Tasmania’s best day walks. On clear days, expect sweeping views to Federation Peak, Mt Anne, and the Southwest wilderness. In cloud, the alpine atmosphere is equally dramatic.
💧 Arve Falls
Time: 20 mins return Grade: Easy A short, gentle walk to a pretty alpine waterfall.
❄️ Lake Esperance
Time: 2 hrs return Grade: Moderate A glacier‑formed alpine tarn surrounded by boardwalks and heathland. Often used as a rest stop for the Hartz Peak walk.
🌲 Tahune Forest Reserve – Geeveston
Multiple short walks:
- Airwalk: 40 mins return (Easy)
- Swinging Bridges: 1 hr return (Easy)
- Huon Pine Walk: 20 mins return (Easy)
A perfect half‑day for families.
🌧️ Mt Misery Walk – Ranelagh
Time: 4 hrs return Grade: Moderate A private habitat reserve featuring rainforest, sub‑alpine heath, and panoramic views. Day visitors welcome.
🕳️ Mystery Creek Cave Track – Ida Bay
Time: 2 hrs return Grade: Easy A forest walk to an old limestone quarry and the entrance of Mystery Creek Cave. Avoid after heavy rain due to water levels.
🌧️ Adamsons Falls – Near Dover
Time: 2 hrs return Grade: Easy–Moderate A rainforest walk with muddy sections, leading to a multi‑tiered waterfall. The upper falls offer the best views — caution required on slippery ground.
🪵 Duck Hole Creek Track – Dover
Time: 1 hr Grade: Easy A peaceful walk to Duckhole Lake, a flooded sinkhole in a karst landscape. Follows an old sawmill tramway through rainforest and tea‑tree swamp.
🏖️ Southport Bluff Beach – Ida Bay
Time: 3 hrs return Grade: Medium Accessed via the Ida Bay Railway (Deep Hole). A coastal walk with some muddy sections and beautiful views.
🐦 Southport Lagoon Walk – Southport
Time: 2–3 hrs return Grade: Easy–Moderate A shallow coastal lagoon surrounded by conservation areas protecting rare bird species, including the ground parrot. Begins at Deep Hole.
🌊 South Cape Bay – Southwest National Park
Time: 4 hrs return Grade: Moderate One of Tasmania’s most iconic coastal walks. Starts at the end of Australia’s southernmost road and leads to dramatic cliffs, beaches, and the wild Southern Ocean.
🏞️ Port Davey & South Coast Tracks – Southwest National Park
Time: 6–8 days Grade: Difficult For experienced, self‑sufficient hikers only. No huts. Guided expeditions available through Tasmanian Expeditions (Nov–Mar).
🏔️ Other Notable Southwest Walks
- Mount Anne — Very Hard — 9 hrs
- Mount Eliza — Hard — 6 hrs
- The Needles — Medium — 2 hrs
🏡 Stay at Riverfront Estate
Located in the centre of Huonville, Riverfront Estate is the perfect base for exploring the Huon Valley’s walking tracks — from gentle riverside strolls to alpine peaks and wild coastal trails.