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Kelly Basin Return Walk

Tasmania

Level:

Intermediate

Distance:

11.5 KM

Duration:

4 Hours

Location:

Kelly Basin Rd, Southwest TAS 7139, Australia

About this hike

Following a newly formed Rail trail along an abandoned railway line this hike takes you all the way to Kelly Basin. With tons of lush green native plant life and shoreside views from the basin out onto the harbour this hike is a delightful day adventure.

Kelly Basin Return Walk

Image: Adam Holbrook

Track Overview

Starting from the carpark at the end of Kelly Basin Road this hike follows Kelly Basin Track along Bird River passing mossy rocks and lush green ferns. This track continues for about 5.8 Kilometres before reaching Kelly Basin within Macquarie Harbor where you can take in the natural surrounds before turning back along the same track back to the carpark to complete the hike.

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