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Central Highlands
Distance: ~200+ km region coverage
Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
Trail Type: Multi-use
Start
Deloraine /
Great Western Tiers
End
Derwent Valley Region
Distance
~200+ km
Elevation Gain
High elevation terrain
Estimated Time
5–10 days
(section dependent)
Terrain
Forests, plateau tracks,
remote highlands
About this Section
The Central Highlands section is one of the most remote and challenging parts of the Tasmanian Trail, crossing elevated wilderness landscapes, forests, and exposed plateau terrain.
Travellers pass through the Great Western Tiers and Central Plateau regions, experiencing changing weather, alpine scenery, and long stretches between services.
Highlights
- Great Western Tiers landscapes
- Central Plateau wilderness
- Arthurs Lake & highland scenery
- Remote forest tracks
- Expansive mountain views
Conditions & Difficulty
Terrain
Forestry roads, gravel tracks, highland terrain, steep climbs
Difficulty
Moderate to Hard
Weather Considerations
Rapid weather changes, cold temperatures, wind exposure, possible snow in colder months.
Accessibility Notes
Limited services and long remote stretches between resupply points.