Best trails in Ben Lomond National Park

Although this walk is probably considered short by some, it is not to be underestimated and can be quite strenuous. Starting at the Carr-villa hut,, you go up to the Carr-Villa Plateau. Once on the plateau, it's a fairly straightforward walk out to Legges Tor, where you'll make a loop around the mountain, passing the summit. This area is prone to rapidly changing weather and can be unpredictable at the best of times. Coming prepared is essential; wet weather gear, spare warm clothes, water,...

Dominating the southern skyline of the Ben Lomond plateau, the Stacks Bluff Track is one of Tasmania's most rewarding alpine challenges. This out-and-back trek takes you from the historic mining area of Storys Creek to the summit of the state's ninth-highest peak. It is a demanding hike that transitions from dry sclerophyll forest into a massive dolerite scree field, eventually opening onto a starkly beautiful alpine plateau. After a steady hour-long climb through the forest, the tree line...

Reaching the second-highest peak in Tasmania is surprisingly accessible on this spectacular alpine track in Ben Lomond National Park. Before you even lace up your boots, the journey begins with the drive up the famous Jacob’s Ladder, a hair-raising zigzag road that climbs sheer cliffs to reach the plateau. Starting near the alpine village and ski fields, the track winds through a unique landscape of dolerite columns and hardy alpine vegetation. In summer, the area comes alive with colourful...

Spectacular glacial landscapes and a vast, treeless plateau define the journey from Alpine Village to Little Hell. This high-altitude trek takes you into a world of striking dolerite columns and expansive boulder fields that feel like another planet. Following the line of white snow poles across the plateau, you’ll wander through a delicate alpine garden home to unique species found nowhere else. Keep an eye out for the endemic Ben Lomond cushion plant, which forms hard, bright green mounds,...

This is a demanding but beautiful walk having you crawling over scree fields and hoping boulders to make your way up to a truly rugged summit on Ragged Jack Mountain. This walk is short in kilometres but can cathc people out with the difficulty found along the way. Coming prepared is essential and not over estimating your fitness or skill is key to having a good time on this track. It can become incredibly sllippery after rain. The weather in this area is prone to changing rapidly and with...

A short looking trail that is demanding at times with constant climbing up and on to the plateau. The footing of this track can be difficult at times and become loose and slippery but also overgrown around the legs so make sure to bring appropriate clothes for your walk. The track is fairly easy to follow for the most part through sparse eucalypt forest until reaching the plateau where you'll be greeted with beautiful alpine vegetation and incredible views of the surrounding area. Come...

This bushwalk across Mensa Moor is a ripper, taking you deep into the heart of the Walls of Jerusalem National Park. This alpine plateau is a testament to glacial forces, with its landscape sculpted by ice thousands of years ago. You'll traverse through fascinating plant communities adapted to the harsh environment, including endemic Tasmanian species like pencil pines and various alpine herbs. Watch out for unique Tasmanian wildlife such as Bennett's wallabies or wombats. Due to its remote...

This adventurous track explores Old Bills Monument in Tasmania's Great Dividing Range. The route commences at Carr-Villa Hut and follows the Carr-Villa to Ben Lomong Road via Summit Pass trail for a couple of kilometres before heading in a westerly direction towards the peak. The terrain is mainly alpine (unmarked) and as you veer off the Carr-Villa trail the track will be harder to spot so some gentle bush-bashing will have to occur, it's recommended to download the map before you...

This is a short walk along the Summit Link Track, starting at the base of Legges Tor, and leads you up to the beginning of the Summit Pass Track. This is the perfect route to take if you're looking for a pleasant and easy stroll that doesn't require too much energy but still gets you out and about amongst the beautiful terrain. The route follows a well-built track passing rock scree and the local flora.

A tough but stunning circuit in Ben Lomond National Park. Great if want a challenge and to have the trails all to yourselves. It starts off climbing up a steep trail that can be loose underfoot and there is an abundance of scratchy shrubbery to negotiate, so were appropriate footwear paired with long pants or socks. Once you reach the plateau it is all off-trail but flat and it loops between the two bluffs and the summit of the knuckle. From the plateau, you are rewarded with stunning views,...