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Trowutta Arch – An unmissable short Tarkine Walk (Tasmania)
A complete guide to visiting the incredible Trowutta Arch in the Tarkine Rainforest in Tasmania. How to get here, what to expect and inspiring photos of the green algae-covered cenote and mystical arch. Trust me, when you visit Tasmania's Wild West Coast, you should add the Trowutta Arch Walk to your list of things to do. This incredible short hike offers one of the most scenic temperate rainforest experiences you will find in the region. Trowutta Arch is also one of the most accessible and one of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks. At the end you will find a series of beautiful green cenotes (sinkholes) that...
Trowutta Arch – An unmissable short Tarkine Walk (Tasmania)
A complete guide to visiting the incredible Trowutta Arch in the Tarkine Rainforest in Tasmania. How to get here, what to expect and inspiring photos of the green algae-covered cenote and mystical arch.
Trust me, when you visit Tasmania's Wild West Coast, you should add the Trowutta Arch Walk to your list of things to do. This incredible short hike offers one of the most scenic temperate rainforest experiences you will find in the region. Trowutta Arch is also one of the most accessible and one of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks. At the end you will find a series of beautiful green cenotes (sinkholes) perfectly framed by a high arch, the remains of an ancient cave.
In this blog post I will tell you everything you need to know about getting to the Trowutta Arch Track in the Tarkine region of Tasmania. I visited this beautiful place on a rainy day, but I was honestly still amazed by the pictures I captured!
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Where is the Trowutta Bow?
The Trowutta Arch is located in the Trowutta Caves State Reserve near the town of the same name and in the Tarkine Rainforest. Visitors will find the starting point for the short walk to the arch just off Tayatea Road, which is a section of the famous Tarkine Drive.
How do I get here?
Trowutta Arch is best reached by car and as part of Tarkine Drive. There is no public transport to this remote part of the Tarkine.
If you have the luxury of your own transport in Tasmania, you should make your way to the townsip Trowutta and then follow the signs onto Tayatea Road. From here continue a short distance and look for a dirt road on the right called Reynalds Road. Follow this road and the signs for Trowutta Arch before reaching the dedicated pedestrian parking area.
Although Reynalds Road is not paved, it is fairly well graded and we had no problem navigating our large motorhome.
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If you don't have a car, don't worry. There are still many epic adventures to be had on Tasmania's west coast. Below I've listed three of my hand-picked must-dos in the region, as well as the top-rated Tassie tour from Hobart.
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THE Trowutta arch path
The Trowutta Arch hike begins by entering the dense temperate rainforest next to an obvious sign. This hike is very easy and follows a wide, clear path with little to no elevation gain. Along the way, you'll experience the incredible beauty of The Tarkine, a true global treasure. Huge fern trees and mushroom-covered logs dominate the undergrowth, with towering eucalyptus trees on all sides.
After just 500 meters you will reach the Trowutta arch.
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About the Trowutta ARch in the Tarkine
Like me, you may be wondering how this interesting geological phenomenon came to be.
The arch is the remains of a collapsed cave, one of many in the region. In fact, you can find several caves in Thist State Reserve, even a few small ones right next to the arch.
The green pool next to the arch is known as a cenote or sinkhole, which was filled with water. The green color comes from the algae that live on the stagnant surface. There are many sinkholes like this in Tasmania, including Duckhole Lake and many in the karst systems near Hastings Caves in the far south of Tassie.
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The sinkhole immediately behind the arch is very accessible and, in my opinion, the most picturesque. However, you can go around to the right on an unofficial path to get some unique perspectives and check out the other one too.
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More adventure and travel inspiration for Tasmania
That concludes this quick guide to visiting Trowutta Arch in Tasmania's Tarkine. Before you go, be sure to check out some of my other travel guides and adventure articles. I've spent several months exploring Tasmania and I guarantee you will find something you hadn't thought of before.
If you're heading south on the West Coast, I recommend checking out my list of epic things to do around Strahan.
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