Calcified Forest Walk (1.7km), Seal Rocks Conservation Reserve, Tasmania

Calcified Forest Walk is a 1.7km, grade 2 hike located in the Seal Rocks Conservation Reserve, Tasmania. The hike should take around 45 mins to complete.

Length: 1.7km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade: 2

Style: Return

Start: End of Seal Rocks Road

End: End of Seal Rocks Road

Location: Seal Rocks Conservation Reserve

Closest town: Currie

Tasmania

From state capital: TBA

Longitude: 143.887312

Latitude: -40.104919

Hike summary

King Island is famous for its agriculture, wildlife, maritime history and rugged coastlines. The island can be reached by plane travel from Burnie airport. Unusual, fascinating and mysterious is how the limestone features that make up the Calcified Forest are often described. This walk is a must for all visitors to King Island.

Highlights

The calcified forest is where an ancient forest was rapidly covered by sand that has since receded.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 1703 m
Max elevation: 95 m
Min elevation: 71 m
Total climbing: 26 m
Total descent: -27 m

Download file: Calcified%20Forest%20Walk.gpx

For more information about this hiking trail please visit Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania

Tips

Toilet and picnic table. No drinking water.

There is a small flight of steps up to the viewing platform.

Pets and firearms are not permitted.

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Location

Getting there

King Island (off north-west Tasmania). From the main island town of Currie take road B25 towards Grassy. Approximately 4km east of Currie, take the South Road to the Calcified Forest.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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