2-3 day hike in early July, accesible by public transport

[kalium]

Hi Guys,

I'll be in Hobart in July for work related things, and was hoping to do a 2-3 hike while I'm in tassie.

Really I would love some mountains and would love to be up in the WoJ (or nearby) but I just don't think its practical. For one thing I would have to catch a bus up to Launceston
and then get a private transport company into the track. I'm trying to keep it on the relative cheap, and for the amount of time I have I don't think its worth it (nor am I really confident I am kitted out well enough for proper snow camping)

From the research I've done, it seems Freycinet or Maria Island might be an option as transport to them doesn't seem too bad. I've spent a couple of nights car camping on Bruny island in Winter before, and to be honest I'd rather be closer to mountains (but I would rather be outdoors than be in a a city/town).

I'm guessing the SW is pretty much out of the picture (for transport if nothing else).

Any ideas?

Cheers

[whynotwalk]

What about a bus to Lk St Clair? I think Tassielink goes there all year round. From St Clair you could go in to Pine Valley (the hut has a heater!) There's plenty to see even if the weather keeps you out of the mountains. You'd want to catch the ferry up the lake, which would be expensive if no one else is going. Alternatively you could walk up to Shadow Lake and wander wherever weather and snow conditions allow.

Mt Field has plenty of options too, but getting there, and especially getting up to the higher parts, would be tricky without a car. Of course you could also post your dates on the "meet up" page, and walk with a friendly Taswegian.

Good luck

Peter

[pazzar]

Tassielink will also drop you off at Frenchmans Cap. A good 3 day walk if the weather is good. Both huts have heaters if it is cold and wet though!

[biggbird]

Is there still a bus to Scott's Peak? I seem to recall that being the case at one stage. No reason you couldn't head down that way and have a go at Anne, though perhaps not the summit itself at that time of year. As Whynotwalk said, also make your intentions known on the meetups etc forum and see if anyone else has similar plans, you never know!

[kalium]

All good suggestions (and much more preferable than a coast walk).

Actually now that I think about it I've actually been to the entrances of Frenchman's and done a bit of a walk over the suspension bridge (quick stop
on the way to Hobart from Strahn). Bus arrives around midday and sunsets around 5pm...might have to strap some torches to my head
Lake st Clair would be another good option if I decide I don't want to get upto my armpits in mud

From what I've found, the Scott's peak bus route is no more .

[kalium]

Oh an yes, didn't realise about the "meet ups", that could be an option as well.

[stepbystep]

I was up at LSC a week ago and the ferry wasn't running unless I forked out $200+ each way. You might be lucky with a booking but I wouldn't bet on it.

[pazzar]

All good suggestions (and much more preferable than a coast walk).

Actually now that I think about it I've actually been to the entrances of Frenchman's and done a bit of a walk over the suspension bridge (quick stop
on the way to Hobart from Strahn). Bus arrives around midday and sunsets around 5pm...might have to strap some torches to my head
Lake st Clair would be another good option if I decide I don't want to get upto my armpits in mud

From what I've found, the Scott's peak bus route is no more .

Depending on your fitness, you could make it to the first hut at Frenchman's in 4-5 hours. If not, it is a very easy track to follow. With a good torch it is good fun. I've walked in there at night 3 times now.