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Impressive sculptute like calcified limestone creating a clacifield forest on King Island
Calcified Forest
60 Great Short Walks

Calcified Forest

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    30 minute return, 1.3km
    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.

    About

    King Island is famous for its agriculture, wildlife and maritime history. This walk makes a startling contrast. The Calcified Forest is made up of hundreds of weirdly shaped limestone features. The structures that make up the forest were created when calcium carbonate attached to the deep roots of coastal vegetation, and have since been exposed when the surrounding sand has blown away. 

    This easy return walk is about 1.3km long, with the viewing platform over the Calcified Forest at the half-way point. Be sure to take a camera to capture these amazing formations.


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      ​​King Island (off North-West Tasmania) can be reached by either plane or sea. 

      From the main island town of Currie, take road B25 towards Grassy. East of Currie, take the South Road to the Calcified Forest. The start of the walk is 30km from Currie.​

      Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road.

      ​Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our know before you go section.

      Walker safety - day walks​

      ​Even for a short walk on a fine day, carry a light pack with a weatherproof jacket, warm hat, water (1 litre per person for every 3 hours of walking), some high energy food and a first aid kit that includes an emergency space blanket. At the same time, be prepared for bright sunshine—carry a sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Insect repellent can also make your walk more comfortable and be sure to take a rubbish bag and carry your rubbish out with you.

      If your mobile phone has a signal t​​ake it with you. Limit use of your phone to conserve the battery. If your short walk takes you into very remote areas it would be wise to pack extra food and an emergency shelter or tent.

      For full safety information please refer to Safety in parks.