Best trails in Douglas-Apsley National Park

This is a beautiful hike through the Douglas-Aspley National Park on the east coast of Tasmania. The trail follows Apsley Gorge which the Apsley River has carved out. When dry/low water, you can follow the riverbed back to the start for an adventurous circuit with lots of rock hopping. It is not recommended to attempt following the river (where there is no trail) when the water is even at mid-levels. When descending into the gorge, if you find the water levels too high to continue the...

River-carved cliffs and ancient dry eucalypt forests set the stage for an authentic Tasmanian wilderness experience in Douglas-Apsley National Park. The journey leads you toward the breathtaking Apsley Waterhole, a serene spot with stunningly clear water that is perfect for a refreshing swim on a warm arvo. The path involves navigating some rocky terrain and occasional boulder hopping as you move deeper into the gorge. While these sections require a bit of nimble footwork, the reward of...

This is an extremely challenging trail through the Douglas-Aspley National Park. This route requires either two cars or some one to pick you up at the end. This trail can be terribly overgrown and difficult to follow at times due to lack of maintenance. Breaking this route up in to 2 days would be ideal to help with the time constraints of the difficulty. Downloading the map for offline use is essential as reception can be non existent at times.