Purple fungi closeup with moss
Purple fungi (photograph: Luke O'Brien)

Huon campground walk

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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


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 Riveaux Creek) is closed due to the deterioration of three structures along the road.  A 15-20 vehicle parking area has been created adjacent to the new closure.  

Farmhouse Creek walking track requires an extra 7.1km (one-way) walk along West Picton Road from its closure prior to Picton River Tributary.

Mt Picton walking track requires an extra 7.2km (return) walk along West Picton Road and then West Picton Road Spur 1-2 from its closure prior to Picton River Tributary. 

The Huon Track has been heavily impacted by a large number of tree falls that are making this difficult to traverse and we recommend that you commence your walk at either Farmhouse Creek or Huon Campground. 

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

Last reviewed 2/5/2025 09:50 AM


1-2 hours return, 2km return
Grade 2: Suitable for most ages. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.
Scotts Peak Dam receives more than 1870 mm of rain each year. Extreme and unexpected weather changes are common in this area. Strong winds, sleet and snow are possible at any time of the year. This is not a circuit walk, you must return to the start along the way you came.
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
At Frodshams Pass, turn south onto the gravel Scotts Peak Road and follow this road for 32 km to the Huon Campground. This walk starts in the campground, look for the Port Davey Track sign.

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​This walk is along the beginning of the Port Davey Track. The track winds through an interesting variety of moorland, low vegetation and rainforest. The end of the forest, about 1 km from the start, makes a wise return point. This is not a circuit walk, and walkers need to return along the same track. Beyond this, the track becomes rougher and muddier. The Port Davey Track continues south to Melaleuca (63 km/4 days walk away) and also provides access to the spectacular Western Arthur Range.