Walker overlooking the Eastern Arthur Ranges
Eastern Arthur Ranges (photograph: Grant Dixon)

Eastern Arthur Range Traverse

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Closed area: Eastern Arthur range traverse – changes to access West Picton Road and Huon Track.
Applies from 21/12/2023
​West Picton Road (prior to Cook Creek) is closed due to the deterioration of three structures along the road.  A 5-10 vehicle parking area has been created next to the road closure.  

Farmhouse Creek walking track requires an extra 6.1km (one-way) walk along West Picton Road from its closure prior to Picton River Tributary.

Mt Picton walking track requires an extra 1.5km (return) walk along West Picton Road Spur 1. A 3-4 vehicle parking area has been created next to the road closure. 

The Huon Track has been heavily impacted by a large number of tree falls that are making this difficult to walk the track. We recommend that you start your walk at either Farmhouse Creek or Huon Campground. 

Both Farmhouse Creek and Mt Picton walking tracks are open.​

Last reviewed 12/6/2025 10:55 AM


Closed area: Edgar Dam boat ramp and campground - Southwest National Park
Applies from 28/1/2025

​​Hydro Tasmania is commencing works on Edgar Dam starting 28 January 2025 until mid-2026. 

During this time, the Edgar Dam boat ramp and campground will be closed. 

Access to Strathgordon and Scott's Peak boat ramps remains open.

Camping at the Huon and Ted's Beach campground remain open. 

During this period, there will also be short delays due to increased traffic along Scott's Peak Road. 

For more information, please visit the Hydro Tasmania w​ebsite ​or contact the Mount Field Visitor Centre on (03) 6288 1149.​​

Last reviewed 2/5/2025 09:50 AM


6-9 days, 72 kms
Grade 5: Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked.
This walk is for physically capable and highly experienced walkers who are confident with navigation, cliffs and rock scrambling, pack hauling and extreme weather.
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
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​​​​​​The challenges of this walk are not to be underestimated. It should be completed by walkers with significant experience in remote, alpine conditions.  

Located in Southwest National Park, and part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA), the Eastern Arthur Range Traverse challenges experienced walkers and rewards them with the celebrated Federation Peak (1225m).​ A mecca for walkers and climbers everywhere, Federation Peak is an imposing quartzite moun​tain with sheer faces and formidable jagged edges.

​Walkers will have the opportunity to break up their journey through the alpine moorlands at one of several established campsites​ with tent platforms. What this walk lacks in facilities it certainly makes up with breathtaking views, solitude and challenging climbs and scrambles across ​quartzite, alpine ​heath and scrub.

This walk can commence from Huon Campground, ​​Huon Track or Farmhouse Creek Track. Whatever route takes your fancy, ensure you have a physical copy of your map from TASMap​, as this area is remote and should only be undertaken by advanced, prepared ​walkers.​

  • Eastern Arthur Range Traverse - walk notes
    The Eastern Arthur Range Traverse is a choose your own adventure walk in the remote Tasmanian wilderness of Southwest National Park. Walkers can commence from three different points and walk in either direction. Use our walk notes to help you decide if this is the walk for you.