Port Davey+South Coast track conditions + transport
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G'day folks!
I'm wondering if anyone has recent info on the conditions of Port Davey and South Coast tracks? I want to hike this later in March, so this may be a tad early but wanted to get a better understanding of how muddy/overgrown they are (which has been the main theme/complaints from previous years).
Also wondering if anyone is heading out that way at any point around the 17/18th March? I have contacted Tasmanian Wilderness Experiences re the shuttle from Hobart to Scott's Peak Dam, but they haven't had anyone else book in that week yet so it may not be feasible (I can't afford to pay for the whole shuttle myself unfortunately).
The other bits of info I'd ask about is water along the tracks in March (what it's usually like) and any specialist gear people recommend; I saw someone recommend gaiters for example - I've never hiked with these before but would consider it if the consensus is overwhelming and the logic compelling!
I'm only in the preliminary stages of planning and researching everything but I've had a search through the posts on this site (will still do more to glean more info!) and haven't answered a lot of the above.
I'm hoping to do these tracks pretty quickly; I have a lot of multi day hiking experience both in Aus and in many other countries, but I've only done one multi day in Tassie (nearly ten years ago in the Central Plateau Conservation Area).
Any tips on any of the above greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
NZ
I'm wondering if anyone has recent info on the conditions of Port Davey and South Coast tracks? I want to hike this later in March, so this may be a tad early but wanted to get a better understanding of how muddy/overgrown they are (which has been the main theme/complaints from previous years).
Also wondering if anyone is heading out that way at any point around the 17/18th March? I have contacted Tasmanian Wilderness Experiences re the shuttle from Hobart to Scott's Peak Dam, but they haven't had anyone else book in that week yet so it may not be feasible (I can't afford to pay for the whole shuttle myself unfortunately).
The other bits of info I'd ask about is water along the tracks in March (what it's usually like) and any specialist gear people recommend; I saw someone recommend gaiters for example - I've never hiked with these before but would consider it if the consensus is overwhelming and the logic compelling!
I'm only in the preliminary stages of planning and researching everything but I've had a search through the posts on this site (will still do more to glean more info!) and haven't answered a lot of the above.
I'm hoping to do these tracks pretty quickly; I have a lot of multi day hiking experience both in Aus and in many other countries, but I've only done one multi day in Tassie (nearly ten years ago in the Central Plateau Conservation Area).
Any tips on any of the above greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
NZ