Eastern Arthur Range Traverse from Huon Campground
Palawa Country
6 days to 9 days
63.7 km
oneway
↑ 2932 m ↓ -3039 m
Very Hard off track
Starting from Huon Campground near Scotts Peak Dam in Southwest NP, this walk leads along McKays Track which becomes Arthur Plains track at Junction Creek Campsite. Following the Arthur Plains through Derwent and Huon Valleys there Seven Miles Creek Campsite next to the creek. The next section leads to Cracroft Crossing and the junction with the Eastern Arthur Range Traverse. Tackle the great Razorback before heading along the track. After passing a few creeks you'll reach Pass Creek Campsite, situated near the creek. The following section takes you along a steep track past Boiler Plates peak and beautiful Lake Leo to Stuart Saddle Campsite. The next short section leads below The Needles to Goon Moor Campsite. The following part leads across the Gables and there it is where the stunning views over the distand Federation Peak open up. The technical climbing section along the Four Peaks then up Thwaites Plateau and passed the Devils Thumb to the Hanging Lake Campsite, nicely located beside the lake. From here it's the climb onto the impressive Federation Peak to then reach the Bechervaise Plateau Campsite. It is a short distance from here to the next Cutting Camp by the Cherry Creek. The track then follows the Cracroft River past Southwest NP and Piction River Conservation Area to the West Piction Road. Let us begin by acknowledging the Palawa people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Warning This journey requires significant bushwalking experience, specialised equipment and navigation skills. Please ensure you and your group well prepared and equiped for this journey.
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Safer Bushwalks
Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
After another 15 m pass the sign (5 m on your right).
From the McKays Track turn left, to head along McKays Track (a walking track).
After another 8.3 km cross the ford.
At the intersection of McKays Track & Junction Creek continue straight, to head along McKays Track.
After another 510 m (from the McKays Track) continue straight, to head along McKays Track.
Then pass the toilet (7 m on your left).
After another 30 m come to the "Junction Creek Campsite" (7 m on your right).
After another 6 m (at the intersection of Arthur Plains & McKays Track) continue straight, to head along Arthur Plains.
After another 3.1 km cross the ford.
At the intersection of Arthur Plains & Two Mile Creek continue straight, to head along Arthur Plains.
After another 2.2 km cross the ford.
At the intersection of Arthur Plains & Wullyawa Creek continue straight, to head along Arthur Plains.
After another 1.2 km cross the ford.
From the Arthur Plains continue straight, to head along Arthur Plains.
After another 4.8 km come to the "Seven Mile Creek Campsite" (on your left).
After another 20 m (at the intersection of Arthur Plains & Moraine K Track) continue straight, to head along Arthur Plains.
After another 7.7 km (at the intersection of Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek) & Arthur Plains) continue straight, to head along Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek).
After another 1.9 km (at the intersection of Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek) & Western Arthurs Traverse) continue straight, to head along Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek).
After another 4.7 km come to the "Pass Creek Campsite" (30 m on your left).
After another 2.7 km pass the "Boiler Plates" (30 m on your left).
After another 770 m come to the "Stuart Saddle Campsite" (45 m on your left).
After another 1.3 km come to the "Goon Moor Campsite" (15 m on your left).
After another 2.6 km pass the "Four Peaks 1" (50 m on your left).
After another 240 m pass the "Four Peaks 2" (50 m on your right).
After another 250 m pass the "Four Peaks 3" (40 m on your left).
After another 120 m pass the "Four Peaks 4" (65 m on your left).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Hanging Lake Campsite, nicely located by the lake. To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 2 km (from the Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek)) continue straight, to head along Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek).
After another 1.1 km come to the "Bechervaise Plateau Campsite" (9 m on your left).
After another 2.4 km come to the "Cutting Camp" (10 m on your left).
After another 10.6 km (at the intersection of Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek) & Lake Sydney Track) continue straight, to head along Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek).
After another 620 m cross the stepping stones.
At the intersection of Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek) & Farmhouse Creek continue straight, to head along Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek).
After another 4.4 km cross the stepping stones.
At the intersection of Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek) & Farmhouse Creek continue straight, to head along Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek).
Continue another 155 m to find at the intersection of Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek) & West Picton Road at the end.
Side trip to Hanging Lake Campsite, nicely located by the lake.
Turn map
Directions & comments
From the Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (Cracroft Crossing to Farmhouse Creek) Start (a walking track).
After 420 m come to the "Hanging Lake Campsite" (15 m on your left).
After another 15 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
Continue another 30 m to find from the Hanging Lake Camp Track at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 460 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Eastern Arthur Range Traverse from Huon Campground
Grading
Class 6/6
Very Hard off track
Length
63.7 km
Time
6 days to 9 days
Quality of track
Rough unclear track (5/6)
Gradient
Very steep and difficult rock scrambles (5/6)
Signage
Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure
No facilities provided (6/6)
Experience Required
Very high level of bushwalking experience recommended (6/6)
Weather
Forecasted & unexpected severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety (6/6)
Some facilities on route
Camp site: There are 8 on route, on average they are 7.2 km apart with the largest gap of 15.7 km.
Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 21.5 km apart with the largest gap of 36.1 km.
Bushwalk
6 days to 9 days
Camp site: There are 8 on route, on average they are 7.2 km apart with the largest gap of 15.7 km.
Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 21.5 km apart with the largest gap of 36.1 km.
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After another 15 m pass the sign (5 m on your right).
After another 8.3 km cross the ford.
At the intersection of McKays Track & Junction Creek continue straight, to head along McKays Track.
After another 2.7 km pass the "Boiler Plates" (30 m on your left).
After another 620 m cross the stepping stones.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 460 m to the main route.