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Far South Tasmania

Venture South of Geeveston, and you’ll find yourself in Tasmania’s Far South. A place where ancient forests connect with the sea.

Highlights include the beautiful township of Dover on Port Esperance Bay. Visit Hastings Caves State Reserve, a dolomite cave system beneath the forest. Travel south to Southport and Ida Bay, where the Lune River connects to the Southern Ocean. Cockle Creek is not to be missed and is the gateway to the southerlymost point of Tasmania and the South Coast Track, one of Tasmania’s most challenging multi-day walks.

Far South Tasmania Touring Map

The Far South of Tasmania invites you to explore its wild beauty. Discover highlights like the thermal springs at Hastings Caves, the serene Duckhole Lake, and the breathtaking end-of-the-road wilderness at Cockle Creek. Download the Far South Touring Map to plan your adventure.

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How to Get to Tasmania’s Far South

From Hobart, take the Huon Highway (A6) south, passing through the picturesque Huon Valley, renowned for its orchards, vineyards, and stunning riverside scenery. Geeveston is the gateway to the Far South, located about 60 minutes (60 km) from Hobart. Continuing from Geeveston, the road meanders through lush forests to Dover, reached in approximately 20 minutes (20 km). From Dover, Southport is a further 15-minute (15 km) drive, offering coastal charm and a sense of seclusion.

For the truly adventurous, the journey ends at Cockle Creek, approximately 1.5 hours (65 km) south of Geeveston. This remote destination, accessible via a mix of sealed and gravel roads, leads to the southernmost road-accessible point in Australia and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, where the South Coast Track begins.

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Dover
Waterfront Accommodation in Tasmania's Huon Valley Driftwood offers boutique self-contained accommodation options in Tasmania's Far South, at the base of the Huon Valley. The...
Dover
Esperance Landing is a truly exclusive experience for your private romantic getaway or group retreat....
Dover
Smugglers Rest self-contained apartments are located at Dover in southern Tasmania....
Cockle Creek
Southwest National Park is just one of the many spectacular national parks that can be found right around Tasmania....
Southport Lagoon
Southport Lagoon Campground is a campground in Southport Lagoon Conservation Area, managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania....
Recherche
Rescherche Bay Campgrounds include a series of campgrounds in the Rescherche Bay Nature Recreation Area, managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania....
Raminea
Hartz Pass is a walk in Hartz Mountains National Park....
Raminea
Hartz Mountains National Park is just one of the many spectacular national parks that can be found right around Tasmania....
Hastings
Step off the beaten path and off the grid. Take the time to revel in the tranquil beauty of Hastings Lagoon....
Dover
Inspired by the remnant Gondwana forests of the Far South we distil the world’s first sassafras spirit....
Southport

Southport, located in Tasmania’s far south, is a peaceful coastal village steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty. Once a bustling whaling station...

Cockle Creek
Cockle Creek, on Tasmania's south-east coast, is the most southerly point you can drive in Australia....
South Cape Bay Track. Image Credit: Darren Wright
South Cape Bay Track. Image Credit: Darren Wright
South Cape Bay Track. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Cockle Creek to South Cape Bay, Exploring Tasmania’s Natural Wonders

Sitting at the southernmost tip of Australia lies a serene and untouched wilderness that beckons adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.

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