W. coast of Tasmania has some wonderful forest walks - this one along an overgrown railway track
2 de febrero de 2026 · 8 min · 202 visitas · Tasmania, Australia
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Jeanne Socrates explores the abandoned town site of East Pillinger in Kelly Basin, Tasmania, by hiking a 7km trail along a former steam train railway track.4:46 The route begins at the East Pillinger Jetty, where remnants of three large brick kilns and the original jetty structure remain.1:27 The trail follows the Bird River, passing through dense forest, tree ferns, and moss-covered terrain.3:27 While sections of the path feature visible gravel embankments from the historic railway, other parts contain deep mud and require a short diversion due to an unsafe bridge.5:59 The hike takes approximately three and a half hours to complete.7:51 Informational signage provided by Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service identifies historical ruins throughout the overgrown site.0:48 The trail is accessible by dinghy from Kelly Basin, though navigation requires caution due to potential equipment failure.Watch
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