The Huon Pine Walk is a short and gentle 600 metre, grade 1 return walk in Pieman River State Reserve, Tasmania, taking around 30 minutes at an easy pace. It sits on the southern edge of takayna / Tarkine and is well suited to anyone wanting a quiet riverside stroll rather than a longer hike.
Starting near the small settlement of Corinna, the track follows the banks of the Pieman River as it winds through dense rainforest. The river here is famously dark, its still surface often reflecting the surrounding vegetation in deep greens and muted browns. As you walk, the forest feels close and layered, with mosses, ferns, and tangled understorey pressing in from the riverbank.
The walk leads to a viewing platform overlooking the river, where an old Huon pine leans out across the water. This slow growing species is one of Tasmania’s most distinctive trees, and seeing a mature specimen in its natural setting gives a strong sense of the area’s age and resilience. It is a peaceful place to pause, take in the sounds of the forest, and appreciate how closely the river and rainforest are woven together in this part of the west coast.
Grade 1 (All-abilities) -Â Perfect for Families and Beginners: Grade 1 on the
AWTGS represents the easiest walking tracks, perfect for families with young children or those new to bushwalking. No prior experience is required. These gentle walks feature a flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections. They are suitable for wheelchair users with assistance due to the even terrain. The total distance of a Grade 1 walk is typically no greater than 5 kilometers, making them a comfortable and manageable option for all ages and fitness levels.
- No bushwalking experience is required, with a flat, even surface and no steps or steep sections.
- The track is suitable for wheelchair users with assistance.
- Children should be closely supervised at all times, particularly near the river and other areas of flowing water.
- The walk is accessed from the car park beside the Pieman River in the Corinna township.
Total distance: 565 m
Max elevation: 22 m
Min elevation: 11 m
Total climbing: 11 m
Total descent: -11 m
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Getting to the trailhead: Pieman River State Reserve.
Access to the Huon Pine Walk is via Corinna on Tasmania’s west coast. From the Murchison Highway A10, turn onto the Waratah Road B23 and follow it through to Savage River, where it becomes Corinna Road C247 and continues on to Corinna township. The walk begins at the car park beside the Pieman River in Corinna, with the track starting close to the riverbank.
Where possible, avoid driving through reserves at night, as these roads are shared with native wildlife. If you are travelling after dark, take your time and stay alert for animals on the road, particularly along the more remote sections approaching Corinna.
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The Pieman River region is a wild, mist-shrouded frontier on Tasmania’s West Coast, where the temperate rainforest meets the Southern Ocean. Known to the local Aboriginal people as Corinna, this area serves as a gateway to the Tarkine (takayna)—one of the largest cool-temperate rainforests in the world. The region is defined by its deep, tea-colored waters, stained by button-grass tannins, and the ancient forests of Huon Pine, Myrtle, and Sassafras that crowd the riverbanks, some of which have stood for thousands of years.
Hiking in this region offers a rare glimpse into a landscape that has remained largely unchanged for millennia. The air here is among the cleanest in the world, carried by the "Roaring Forties" across thousands of kilometers of open ocean. Whether you are trekking the rugged coastal headlands of the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area or navigating the lush, fern-laden inland tracks, the terrain is characterized by its dramatic beauty and its "edge of the world" atmosphere.
Historically, the region was a bustling hub during the 19th-century gold rush, and remnants of this mining and timber-felling past still haunt the landscape. Today, the focus has shifted from extraction to preservation. The Pieman River acts as a natural corridor for diverse wildlife, including the elusive platypus, white-bellied sea eagles, and the iconic Tasmanian devil. To hike here is to step into a prehistoric world, where the silence of the forest is broken only by the rush of the river and the calls of endemic birds.
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