North Mount Lyell Rail Trail is a 12km, grade 3 hike located in the West Coast Tasmania, Tasmania. The hike should take around 3 hrs to complete.
Hike overview
This great trail follows a historic former railway route through lovely rainforest inside te World Heritage Area. Kelly Basin and Pillinger are historic town sites on the shores of Macquarie Harbour. A 5km section from the Bird River turnoff to Bird River is suitable for 4WD and bicycles. From Bird River the trail is for walking only. Allow a full day for the walk to Pillinger.
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Tips
Bird River to Kelly Basin and Pillinger in West Coast Tasmania
South of Queenstown: through Lynchford and over Mount Jukes. , 290km from Hobart
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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.