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.
Explore the Far South, Southern Tasmania
Far South, Tasmania
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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.
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.
Hobart and Beyond Editorial Team
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