Jade Austen Mother Cummings Peak

View southwards over the saddle from Mother Cummings Peak | © 2021 Jade Austen. All rights Reserved.


WALKING TRACK CLOSED. This track will be closed from Monday 29 April to Sunday June 2, 2024.

Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service is undertaking phase two operations of the wild fallow deer control project within the Walls of Jerusalem National Park and the western section of the Central Plateau Conservation Area.

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Mother Cummings Peak (1260m) is one of the most prominent peaks of the Great Western Tiers and affords the walker 360◦ views of the valley and Tiers beyond.

This is the northern track up Mother Cummings to the saddle and peak and begins at the end of Westrope Rd in Western Creek.

Mother Cummings Peak is not to be confused with Cummings Head which is further south on the mountain and is accessed via Smoko Falls Track in Meander.

Time: To saddle : 3 hours return, To peak: 4 hours return

Grade: 3: Steep track in moderate condition with many steps, suited to bushwalkers with some experience and a good level of fitness.

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For more information contact the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre.

98 -100 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine
03) 6362 5280
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