South Coast Track Tasmania
South Coast Track Tasmania is a 85 km hiking route through Southwest Tasmania, suited to hikers who want remote Tasmanian coast and rainforest trekking…
Route overview
A multi-stage route through Southwest Tasmania, with highlights including Southwest wilderness, beaches, mud, river crossings.
South Coast Track Tasmania gives hikers a structured way to experience Southwest Tasmania over several days. The route is best approached as a staged hike, with planning attention on permits, accommodation, weather, navigation and daily distance. For BuddieHikes, it is a strong candidate because the trail is long enough or remote enough to benefit from a hiking partner, while still being understandable as a clear route objective.
South Coast Track Tasmania is a 85 km hiking route through Southwest Tasmania, suited to hikers who want remote Tasmanian coast and rainforest trekking terrain and a clear multi-day objective.
Trail facts
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Southwest Tasmania
- Distance
- 85 km
- Typical duration
- 6–8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- Not specified
- Best season
- December to March
- Trail type
- Remote coastal wilderness track
Access and logistics
- Bookings
- Book accommodation, huts, campsites or required permits ahead in peak season.
Safety context
Expect changing surfaces, exposed sections, road crossings and variable access to services.
Highlights
Southwest wilderness, beaches, mud, river crossings
Why find a buddy
This route is well suited to finding a hiking buddy because the distance, logistics and multi-day structure are easier and safer to manage with someone who has a similar pace and planning style.
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.