South Coast Track
Southwest National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Point-to-point trail in Southwest National Park, Tasmania, Australia. Hiking.
- Distance
- 45.8 mi (73.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 9,278 ft (2,828 m)
- Est. Time
- 19 hr 25 min
- High point
- 2,986 ft (910 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Freney Lagoon Campsite 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Campsite: Point Eric Campsite 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Buoy Creek camp site 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Louisa Creek Campground 8 mi (12.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Louisa River Campsite 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Louisa River Campsite 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Ironbound high campground 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Little Deadmans Bay Campsite 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from start
- Beach: Tarua Beach 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Turua Beach West Campsite 20.6 mi (33.1 km) from start
- Beach: Prion Beach 24.9 mi (40.1 km) from start
- Campsite: New River Lagoon Boat Crossing Campsite 25.5 mi (41 km) from start
- Campsite: Surprise Bay Campsite 31.2 mi (50.2 km) from start
- Beach: Granite Beach 32.5 mi (52.4 km) from start
- Waterfall 33 mi (53.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Granite Beach (east) Campsite 33 mi (53.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Trackcutters Camp 35 mi (56.3 km) from start
- Campsite: South Cape Rivulet Campsite 38.9 mi (62.6 km) from start
- Campsite: South Cape Bay Campsite 40.7 mi (65.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 40.8 mi (65.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about South Coast Track
How long is South Coast Track?
South Coast Track is 45.8 mi (73.6 km) long. Most people take about 19 hr 25 min. It climbs 9,278 ft (2,828 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,986 ft (910 m).
How hard is South Coast Track?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South Coast Track?
3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South Coast Track?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.6 mi (2.5 km), 12 mi (19.2 km), 19.5 mi (31.4 km).
Is South Coast Track shaded?
Partly shaded (46% under trees).
What can you do on South Coast Track?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near South Coast Track?
1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for South Coast Track?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Arthur Plains Trail Southwest National Park · Hard · 17.8 mi (28.6 km)
- Lake Judd Trail Southwest National Park · Hard · 7.6 mi (12.3 km)
- Square Tarn Track Southwest National Park · Hard · 6.1 mi (9.8 km)
- Mount Picton Track Southwest National Park · Expert · 6.4 mi (10.3 km)
- Lake Hartz Track Hartz Mountains National Park · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
More hikes in Southwest National Park
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap