The sand dunes are most evident areas of sparse vegetation and less evident in areas of denser vegetation. You will reach a point where pine plantations are growing on both sides of the road. Tasmania by 4wd part 2 lake cumberland track mt mccall. Tours and experiences tas famous 5 day tasmania tour. When weve refuelled, well climb to the top of the henty dunes to look out over the southern ocean. Captures the life of the droving days when these people traveled huge. After walking through lush foliage alongside a disused railway line, well stop for lunch in the fishing town of strahan. Where our focus is on fun, laughter, and a great time, all while we take in the magnificent surrounds of the henty dunes and ocean beach. You can hire some toboggans from strahan holiday park, but make sure that the sand is dry, so you can slide down easily.
Henty dunes strahan 2020 all you need to know before. Formed by the relentless winds of the roaring 40s, the dunes rise like a white desert in the otherwise lush west coast landscape. While youre here, stop by henty dunes and edge of the world. Bass strait m a c q u a r i e wild rivers h a r b o u r d e n t r e c a s t e a u x c h a n n e l s o u t h e r n o c e a n a2 a7 a3 a4 a3 a6 a10 1 a9 a8 b18 a10 1 1 1. The henty dunes have a pleasant, shaded picnic area. Tasmania henty dunes 4wd access to the henty dunes is 14kms nth of strahan. We stumbled upon them driving from strahan to zeehan and decided to check. Despite a misconception, tasmania can get quite hot in summer. Head towards roseberry to discover montezuma falls, tasmania s highest waterfall at 104 m 341 ft. Stroll around dove lake or challenge yourself with a hike to marions lookout take tasmania s most scenic coastal drive from st helens to bicheno beat the crowds and take spectacular pictures at. Its upper reaches were some of the last sites of dam making by the hydro tasmania in its long history of regulating flow of tasmanian rivers. Walk with history down the route of the former railway line to kelly basin, where remains of rail bridges and sleepers are reminders of the past. Passing by the dunes, dont hesitate to stop by and check the experience out.
Henty dunes near strahan on the tasmanian west coast. The henty dunes are located 14 kilometres north of strahan, on the road to zeehan. Henty dunes strahan 2020 what to know before you go. Tours and experiences tas super 7 day tasmania tour. If you have sandboards or cardboard it would be even more fun. Well stroll to montezuma falls today, which is tasmania s highest waterfall. Weve got 7 tours going to henty dunes, starting from just 3 days in length, and the longest tour is 7 days. Henty highway, just south of warracknabeal open daily, 10am 12pm and 1pm 5pm 03 5398 1616.
Make your way to the charming cottage and hotel accommodation in strahan. A collection of stories told to the author by aboriginal stockmen and women. Plan a fun excursion to corinna river ferry and strahan golf club while here. Enjoy 7 days of mountains, waterfalls, lakes, wildlife and stunning scenery on this action packed loop of tassie. Best travel deals on tasmania tour packages tours4fun. Allow a full day if you want to drive right through. The mouth emptying into the southern ocean at henty dunes. Cruise on the pristine gordon river in the wild rivers national park, learn about the harsh life of a convict at the macquarie harbour penal station and explore the wilderness by steam train. The henty sand dunes of the west coast tasmanian geographic. Just south are the henty dunes stretching inland for over 2 km from magnificent ocean beach. The pretty village of strahan, perched on the macquarie harbour, is at the heart of some of tasmania s most incredible wilderness experiences.
Hobart to strahan via the derwent valley and queenstown a10 6 hours. Visitors touring guide to tasmania, australia strahan. Henty dunes is on the zeehanstrahan road about 14km from strahan. It is only about 150m off the road before you find yourself climbing or crawling. Visit the pristine franklingordon wild river national park explore the shifting sands of henty dunes and walk to tasmania s highest waterfall montezuma falls. Pack carefully as you will have to trek along a soft sand walking track to reach the site. A vast expanse of sand dunes extending several kilometres inland. In the area known as the upper henty at the rivers headwaters is the henty gold mine.
The dunes are around 30m high, reaching several kilometres inland and extending 15 km along the coast. Theyre not exactly hidden in fact these huge dunes which. Simply book an excursion to enjoy your stay a little more. The dunes illustrates the winds dominant wind direction of 330. The henty dunes are located between strahan and zeehan and are a real surprise as part of the west coast of tasmania experience. The henty gold mine is located at the head of the henty river on the edge of the west coast range in western tasmania. Where once people lived, today only historic remnants of the former town of pillinger can be seen amidst lush green mosses and tree ferns. The dunes can be accesses by a small car park just off the highway and there is an extremely steep sand climb for 70 metres or so vertical to crest. More on tasmanias west coast previous tip next tip. The dunes are the biggest in wyperfeld national park and in winter, its not unusual to see. Its situated 180 kilometres from the state capital, hobart. At henty dunes, you can escape the city rush and take a muchneeded break. Strahan, near the entrance to macquarie harbour, was the.
Enjoyed going down and enjoyed the hard climb back up. Reaching heights of around 30 m, the henty sand dunes are a desert amid the rainforests of tasmania s west coast. Travelling times and distances, based on due to the remote. Tasmania offers a fantastic range of activities, attractions, tours and cruises and thanks to its compact size, all are just a short distance apart and easy to navigate. Within 10 kilometres of henty dunes, there are 25 listed accommodations. The access track from the car park is narrow, steep and soft and will require the lowering of tyre pressures. Famous 5 day tasmania tour from hobart yha australi. Picnic at sunset on henty dunes tasmania australia picnic at sunset on henty dunes tasmania australia coles bay and the hazards in freycinet nationalpark tasmania australia beach. It can be reached by the hydrobuilt road that passes between the henty river and tullah. Find us on the edge of the wilderness on the west coast of tasmania. Pine plantations have attempted to stop the migration of the dunes inland. Top 10 tasmania tours in may 2020 new flexible booking.
The henty dunes are a series of giant, 30 m high dunes about 14 km from strahan on the zeehan road. Went to the henty dunes not knowing what to expect, was pleased to see that it was a large open place and a very fun area. A series of giant dunes formed by the roaring forties are great to explore. Aside from stunning scenery, tasmania is also home to diving, rafting, sea kayaking, jet boating, horse riding, wilderness flights, abseilingclimbing, caving, all terrain touring and more. For the adventurous, try tobogganing down the dunes but youll need to climb back up the dunes yourself. Recherche bay prion bay cox bight stephens bay port davey nye bay endeavour bay varner bay birthday bay farm cove birchs inlet kelly basin macquarie trial harbour. Visit henty dunes on your trip to strahan or australia.
Explore tasmania s diverse and beautiful regions about launceston and north heritage estates, rich farmland, premium coolclimate wines and some of the best mountain biking in the world explore tasmania s north east coast a spectacular 220 kilometre coastal drive with beautiful beaches, breathtaking ocean views, historic sites, small friendly towns and accessible national parks explore. The dunes are 14 km north of strahan on the road to zeehan. The walk in to kelly basin is close to bird river, providing for some stunning photo opportunities. Explore the shifting sands of henty dunes before continuing into the tarkine rainforest. Try sliding down a sand dune and explore the henty dunes by 4wd or an allterrain vehicle, you may like to hire a 4wheeler or simply enjoy the walk, tours available. Ride a toboggan, slide down the hills and have the time of your life experiencing the warmth of tasmanian sun. In tasmania s west, a series of giant dunes forms a vast expanse of sand that reaches several kilometres inland and extends 15 km along the coast. A compilation of place names and their histories in tasmania. Among the best sandboarding destinations, experienced travellers name henty dunes on tasmania s west coast. View 6 property photos, floor plans and zeehan suburb information. The henty river is a perennial river in the west coast region of tasmania, australia.
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