Spiky native plant pandani, along the Hartz Pass track.
Pandani along the Hartz Pass Track (photograph: Dan Broun)

Hartz Pass

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Planned event: Roadworks for Hartz Mountain
Applies from 29/4/2025

​​​From the 7 April there will be ongoing road and drainage works taking place on Hartz Mountain Road.

The road is open and is being managed by traffic control. Please follow speed limits and signage​.

Last reviewed 8/5/2025 02:15 PM


3.5 hours return, 6 km return
Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.
The sections of raised boardwalk on this trail can become extremely slippery when covered in ice or snow. Exercise caution, and supervise children.
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
Keep driving past the Waratah Picnic shelter for about 2.5 km until you get to a large car park at the road’s end. The walk starts from here.

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For reasonably fit walkers, the Hartz Pass walk is a wonderful way to explore the alpine environment and glacial landscapes of the Hartz Mountains National Park. 

Leaving from the main car park, the track is well marked and the lower sections comprise of raised boardwalks. Winding through low alpine vegetation, you’ll soon reach more open vistas, with beautiful views ahead to Hartz Peak and Mount Snowy. Take a moment to look behind you and enjoy the outlook towards the D’Entrecasteaux Channel too. 

From here, you’ll continue southwards to Ladies Tarn, before climbing steeply towards Hartz Pass. At the track junction, the left-hand path leads to Hartz Peak, while the trail to the right heads towards Hartz Lake – this section of the trail is marked with cairns. The ground around the lake shores can be damp and slippery underfoot, so exercise caution on this section.  

Find a quiet spot by the lake to rest, enjoy a snack and appreciate the peaceful surroundings before you return by the same route.