Best trails in Hartz Mountains National Park

This is a popular track to the summit of Hartz Peak located in the Hartz Mountains National Park and gives you incredible views on clear days of the southwest Wilderness atop the rocky dolerite peak. The peak is at an altitude of 1254m and is subject to severe weather so packing appropriately is highly recommended Once on the track enjoy the serene alpine beauty of the area. In wet conditions, the last bit of track to the summit can be a bit slippery so proper footwear is recommended as it...

This is a reasonably Long walk that is well marked and easy to follow with raised boardwalks making up the most of the track in the lower sections before taking you up to open vistas including a incredible view of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. The Track makes it's way to Ladies Tarn and continues on while sharply climbing up to Hartz Pass, rock cairns mark the way from here. From Hartz Pass you have the option to continue on to Hartz Peak or Hartz Lake if you have the time or energy. This...

An out and back trail in the Hartz Mountains National Park in southern Tasmania. Nestled beneath the dolerite spine called The Devils Backbone, the trail follows the Hartz Peak Trail to the destination - Lake Esperance. Lake Esperance was formed as ice and snow built up on the leeward side of the mountains. It is one of the more accessible glacial lakes in Hartz Mountains National Park. There are picnic facilities at the shore of the lake.

This track takes you through the forest to glacier Lake Osborne. The path starts at the trailhead to Hart's peak. There are a few tricky parts that are overgrown but in general, it is not too tough. Lake Osborne is picturesque with its crystal clear water and surrounded by bushland and mountains. There are also views of a collection of large boulders called the Devils Marbles. Keep in mind, that if you continue on to Lake Perry and beyond the track is quite overgrown and difficult to...

This is a great short walk out to the beautiful Arve Falls that also offers views of the valley. Although this walk is short it gives you a great look at the sub-alpine vegetation of the area with wonderful silver banksias, and the quintessential twisted and spectacular Tasmanian snow gum. This is ideal for the whole family with a well maintained path and is easily undertaken within an hour.

This is a beautiful trail in Hartz Mountains National Park with beautiful scenery, views, flora and wildlife. The route mostly follows the popular Hartz Peak track up to the summit but then turns off on the way back and passes Emily Tarn and Arthurs Tarn on the very rough Old Hartz Track, which can be difficult to navigate. The second half of this route is challenging and should only be done if you can access offline maps. The weather in this area can be extremely unpredictable at the...

A short little trail worth a stop if you're visiting the Hartz Mountains National Park, located in the southern part of Tasmania. The trail begins from Hartz Road and follows the Waratah Lookout Track up to the Waratah Lookout and back again. Enjoy the sweeping views out over the national park and beyond.