WalkHidden gem
Hartz Mountains National Park
Geeveston, Tasmania
Alpine day walks and lake views reached by a drive from Geeveston.
- Price
- National parks pass required
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
The Hartz road climbs above the Huon into dolerite peaks, glacial tarns and heathland. Easy short walks lead to Lake Esperance viewpoints and the longer Hartz Peak track gives wide views toward the south-west. It is a good alternative when Mount Field is crowded.
Good to know
- Weather turns fast, pack a jacket
- Get an early start for clear views
- Check the road is open in winter
- Best time
- Clear morning
- Open
- All year, snow possible
- Getting there
- Sealed to the main car park, last stretch unsealed.
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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