If you are looking for an adventure in the pristine environment of Tasmania’s Southwest, you need to be prepared for adventure! This part of the world offers a 600,000 hectares of wild and untouched beauty that takes commitment to see in person.
The furthest south you can drive into this region (or in Australia, for that matter!) is to Cockle Creek, a historic area known for both it's whaling and it's aboriginal heritage. Popular among locals for camping and the day walks in the region, it is also often the end point for walkers of the South Coast Track. If you have the time, a wander along the beach at Recherche Bay is highly recommended, and sometimes just enough to reset the soul.
On the other hand, the South West is renowned among experienced bush walkers, with the South Coast Track offering between 6 and 8 days of advanced bush walking. Being 85 km long and without internet or phone coverage, the track allows walkers to experience the Tasmanian landscape in a way that is often hard to come by in our modern world.
The track runs between Melaleuca and Cockle Creek, and as Melaleuca can only be access by walking, air or sea, many walkers will choose to fly into Melaleuca with Par Avion and walk out to the more accessible Cockle Creek. The track can be rough and muddy in some areas and the area is prone to severe weather, so only experienced bush walkers should undertake the track.
Other ways to explore this remote national park are with fly in day and overnight trips, or on multi-day guided tours, such as those run by Yukon Tours, Tasmanian Boat Charters, Hobart Yachts and Roaring 40s Kayaking. All of these options are once in a lifetime opportunities and will offer wilderness experiences you will never forget. If you're considering booking any one of these experiences, feel free to get in touch with our team who can talk you through the benefits of each tour and help you work out which one might be best for you.
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