The Great Western Tiers, kooparoona niara, are a collection of mountain bluffs that form the Northern edge of Tasmania's Central Plateau and extend over 100 km from Millers Bluff near Campbell Town to Western Bluff near Mole Creek. Much of the region is contained within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA).
The Great Western Tiers is the short walk capital of Tasmania with countless opportunities to explore the expanses of temperate rainforest and subalpine woodland, sandstone and dolerite cliffs, and abundant lakes and waterfalls. Many of the tracks up the face of the Great Western Tiers have been forged by hunters, trappers and loggers in years gone by, and several of them extend south into the Central Plateau Conservation Area.
Take some time out from the daily grind. Absorb the sounds of nature; birds chirping, leaves crunching underfoot, water flowing over rock. Breathe in the pure mountain air.
Come WALK with us.
Click on the images below for information and downloadable handouts on the various walks in the region. There is a walk for every ability and fitness level. Handouts are updated regularly.
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Looking for bushwalking gear to get you set for your walk?
There is a great range of books, maps, handouts and bushwalking supplies at the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre.
98 -100 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine
03) 6362 5280
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Walk Grades
Parks & Wildlife Tasmania use the Australian Walking Track Grading System to grade their walks.
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Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. |
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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. |
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Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps. |
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Grade 4: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited. |
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Grade 5: Only suitable for very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. |
Safe Walking
Plan, be prepared, walk with friends, tell someone where you are going. Consider hiring an EPIRB from Service Tasmania Shops to prepare for emergency events. Make a personal determination as to your fitness and experience to undertake specific walks. More info here safe walking.
Leave No Trace
Walk on formed tracks, observe all restrictions, dispose of waste properly and leave what you find. See more here leave no trace.
Further Information
Parks & Wildlife Service: www.parks.tas.gov.au
Restrictions/Alerts: www.fire.tas.gov.au and www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts
Weather: www.bom.gov.au/tas
Images © 2019 - 2022 Jade Austen. All rights Reserved.
Updated October 2023.