Everything about Arthur Range totally explained
The Arthur Range is a
mountain range in the
South West Wilderness,
Tasmania,
Australia. The range is broken into two main section, the Western Arthurs and the Eastern Arthurs. Both sections of the range are popular
overnight bushwalking destinations, generally in summer.
History
The range was named by
George Augustus Robinson who climbed Mount Frederick (now
Mount Hayes) in March 1830.
Geology
It is mainly composed of
Quartzite and features evidence of past
glaciation such as
moraines and
hanging valleys.
Flora/Fauna
Much of the Arthur Range and the area surrounding land is covered by
button grass wet sedgelands. Most of the remainder of the land is covered by eucalypt.
Birds are the most common animals (for example
yellow tailed Black Cockatoos). In dryer areas,
Pademelons may also be seen.
Climate
The climate in the Arthur Range is extremely unstable - weather predictions are virtually useless here, as it's very common to have sun, heavy rain, cloud, strong winds, even snow all in the same day.
Walking
As with other parts of Tasmania's south-west, the trails are extremely muddy - very frequently it's more than ankle deep. The mud doesn't dissipate with altitude up the mountain range either, except where there's bare rock.
Like many other parts of Tasmania, this area is susceptible to
Phytophthora (root rot). To avoid spreading it, walkers are encouraged to stay to the main trail. In order to reduce mechanical damage to plants, walkers are also encouraged to wade through the middle of muddy track sections.
Hikers should ensure they're well prepared for any weather conditions, and have enough food for one or two extra days.
Western Arthurs
The Western Arthurs extends generally East West from Mount Hesperus to West Portal. This section of the range was first traversed in the early
1960s.
Access to the Western Arthurs is usually from the Scotts peak dam camp site, although it's possible to enter via the end of the Port Davey track.
Lakes
The Western Arthurs are studded with many beautiful lakes formed from ice-age glaciers. Among these are:
- Lake Oberon : The subject of a well known photograph by Peter Dombrovskis, and where there are camping platforms
- Lake Cygnus : Also has an established camp site
- Lake Ceres
- Square Lake
- Lake Fortuna
Eastern Arthurs
The Eastern Arthurs runs North-South from the end of the Western Arthurs and includes the highest peak of the range, the striking
Federation Peak. This section of the range was first traversed in
December 1947 by a group from the Hobart Walking Club.
Further Information
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