About this place
What to expect
Quamby Bluff (1227m), the northernmost peak in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, provides panoramic views of Northern Tasmania including the Central Plateau and the Great Western Tiers. The walk starts on farmland adjacent to the Lake Hwy (A5) and climbs through tea tree, eucalypt and rainforest. The walk has an elevation gain of around 500 metres over 3 kilometres. Time: 4-5 hours return Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps. Several steep sections of scree need to be crossed.