Tall Tree Walk (DUE TO RECENT BUSH FIRES THIS ATTACTION IS NOT NOW AS PRETTY)
Wayatinah is host to a fantastic group of extra large trees less than 3 km’s from town. You can drive 2.6 km’s and a short walk to the trees. This is a fair weather track as yet and should only be attempted by confident walkers. The track is marked with pink plastic markers and once at the start of the trail, follows a loop back to the starting trail. Walk in a group and you will see some of the most beautiful native bush as well as a variety of fungi and what is likely to be a concentration of some of the biggest trees you will see in Tasmania. This group of trees is in the World Heritage area bordering the town and we believe some are over 80mtrs tall
To find this walk go past the village entrances with the golf course on your right and travel out to the Derwent River. The Saltas hatchery is on the left before the bridge. Cross the bridge and there is a road leading up the hill to the right called Heald Spur Rd. Follow up this road for about 1.6 km to Heald Spur 4 and you will see the start of the track marked with 3 pink markers on a tree. From here it is a narrow rocky road and you will need to walk from this point. Follow the track another 10 -15 mins and you will come to a fallen tree with a recently cut step in it. About 50 metres on the other side of this tree, the walk in the bush starts on the left. Just follow the markers. Wear strong footwear and be prepared to get a little wet if the bush is damp. The track circles back to the start.
We have tried to keep the walk as natural as possible so please take only photos and it is important not to change the markers.
Due to the area being closed at times, please see the Camp Manager before starting the walk to arrange access!
TAKE A CAMERA, THESE TREES WILL AMAZE YOU.
To find this walk go past the village entrances with the golf course on your right and travel out to the Derwent River. The Saltas hatchery is on the left before the bridge. Cross the bridge and there is a road leading up the hill to the right called Heald Spur Rd. Follow up this road for about 1.6 km to Heald Spur 4 and you will see the start of the track marked with 3 pink markers on a tree. From here it is a narrow rocky road and you will need to walk from this point. Follow the track another 10 -15 mins and you will come to a fallen tree with a recently cut step in it. About 50 metres on the other side of this tree, the walk in the bush starts on the left. Just follow the markers. Wear strong footwear and be prepared to get a little wet if the bush is damp. The track circles back to the start.
We have tried to keep the walk as natural as possible so please take only photos and it is important not to change the markers.
Due to the area being closed at times, please see the Camp Manager before starting the walk to arrange access!
TAKE A CAMERA, THESE TREES WILL AMAZE YOU.
Wooden Pipeline
A sight not to be missed is the wooden pipeline which is reputed to be the biggest wooden pipeline in the Southern Hemisphere. (Actually there are two pipelines side by side)
The pipelines are 4.1m or almost 14ft in diameter and travel side by side for a kilometer and a quarter to the surge tanks before the power station.
They are made from T&G timber about 10”x4” Baltic Pine and have been continuously in service for over 50 years.
To find this go back to the main road at the power station. Turn right toward Hobart and go about 200m along the road. Turn right toward Wayatinah Power Station and travel about 7km until you come to the fork in the road. The right hand leg goes to Wayatinah Station and the left leg goes to the pipeline. Keep on this road ignoring all side roads until you get to the boom gate. Park at the side of the road and walk on the other side of the boom gate and around the corner is the pipeline winding its way down the hill to the power station.
Total distance from where you turn off the Lyall Highway is 8.1 kms.
Please see the camp manager for more detailed information.
The pipelines are 4.1m or almost 14ft in diameter and travel side by side for a kilometer and a quarter to the surge tanks before the power station.
They are made from T&G timber about 10”x4” Baltic Pine and have been continuously in service for over 50 years.
To find this go back to the main road at the power station. Turn right toward Hobart and go about 200m along the road. Turn right toward Wayatinah Power Station and travel about 7km until you come to the fork in the road. The right hand leg goes to Wayatinah Station and the left leg goes to the pipeline. Keep on this road ignoring all side roads until you get to the boom gate. Park at the side of the road and walk on the other side of the boom gate and around the corner is the pipeline winding its way down the hill to the power station.
Total distance from where you turn off the Lyall Highway is 8.1 kms.
Please see the camp manager for more detailed information.
Trout Fishing
Fresh Trout at your door step.
Tasmania has some of the best Trout fishing in the world.
Tasmania has some of the best Trout fishing in the world.
Canoeing and boating
Bring your canoe and explore the lake, it will keep you entertained for hours.
