Whyte River Walk (3.3km), Pieman River State Reserve, Tasmania

Whyte River Walk is a 3.3km, grade 2 hike located in the Pieman River State Reserve, Tasmania. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.

Length: 3.3km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade: 2

Style: Circuit

Start: Corinna Campground

End: Corinna Campground

Location: Pieman River State Reserve

Closest town: Zeehan

Tasmania

From state capital: 346km

Longitude: 145.0778

Latitude: -41.651206

Hike summary

A wide boardwalk follows the bank of the Pieman River through rainforest. There are good views over the river and information is provided about the trees and the history of the area. There is a viewing platform at the end of the walk where an old Huon pine specimen hangs over the Pieman River.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 3205 m
Max elevation: 30 m
Min elevation: 8 m
Total climbing: 58 m
Total descent: -58 m

Download file: Whyte%20River%20Walk.gpx

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

Tips

Picnic areas, the Tarkine Hotel and a restaurant.

Supervise children, flowing waters.

No pets, firearms or bicycles.

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Location

Getting there

From the Murchison Highway (A10), take the turn off to Waratah (B23). Follow this road to Savage River, where it turns into the Corinna Rd (C247) and then onto Corinna. Access the walk from the car park beside the river 7622.

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About the region

Stretching from the Arthur River in the north to the Pieman River in the south, the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area is part of the larger takayna/Tarkine area. It’s dynamic landscape is constantly being shaped by wind, fire and water.

As far as the eye can see, stretch the ancient homelands of the North West Aboriginal People. They have lived on this land for at least 35,000 years and were the southernmost people in the world at the time of the last ice-age. Vast middens, hut depressions and rock art are some of the evidence of this powerful, cultural landscape.

The Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area is a powerful place with a presence that brings a sense of calm and wonder to those who seek to explore the broad, windswept ocean beaches, heath-covered plains and mystical inland forests.

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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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