Another lovely forest walk on Tasmania's W coast - to the Hogarth Falls, Strahan
February 6, 2026 · 4 min · 98 views · Tasmania, Australia
What this video covers
Jeanne Socrates walks the Hogarth Falls trail in Strahan on Tasmania's west coast while waiting for a weather window before departing for the leg from Tasmania to Melbourne.Watch The out-and-back trail takes roughly 20 minutes each way through old-growth forest, with the path described as easy and well-maintained.3:54 The falls themselves are the endpoint, and the walk passes notable berries on the return leg.3:54 The trail runs through a people's park developed in the late 19th century, making it a long-established route.0:21 Socrates notes she heard wildlife during the walk but could not spot any.3:02 The visit is a shore excursion from her boat, which is staged at Macquarie Harbour ahead of the next offshore passage to Melbourne.3:54 No significant navigation or technical sailing content appears in this video; the focus is entirely on the forest walk and the Strahan stopover.
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