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South Coast Track – Tasmania – Louisa River – Deadmans Bay

Posted on March 30, 2006, 1:12 pm, by Frank, under South Coast Track Tasmania.

Ironbound Ranges?
Steep climbing?
Horrible descent?
Mud, roots, trees and more mud?

yes, this section certainly tested us…..

For the majority of walkers crossing the Ironbound Range is most physically and mentally demanding part of the South Coast Track. The 900 metres climb up the steep exposed western slope is largely without respite. We had perfect weather for crossing the Ironbound Range – not too hot, not too cold. The only alpine vegetation on the South Coast Track is found on the plateau of the Ironbound Range. We were afforded views along the entire coast as we sat and ate lunch on the board walk. We tried to shelter from the very strong and very cold wind behind the tallest …

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South Coast Track – Tasmania – Point Eric – Louisa River

Posted on March 29, 2006, 10:44 am, by Frank, under Bushwalking, South Coast Track Tasmania.

The longest inland section of the walk began with a walk long the beach around a small headland (boots off) to the end of Cox Bight. At Buoy Creek the track leaves the beach and crosses button grass plains before the very sharp ascent of Red Point Hills. There are some campsites here that are not marked on the Parks map which could be used if you wanted to shorten the day. Water supply was excellent.

From the top of Red Point Hills we had extensive views of where we had been and where we were going. There is a gradual descent to Faraway Creek, which was crossed with relative ease. The track then sidles the Spica Hills before crossing …