Hellyer Gorge picnic area

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Make your way via Hellyer Gorge for a spectacular scenic route to the West Coast or Cradle Mountain. The windy route and steep cliffs make for a jaw-dropping wilderness drive, and is a favourite route for bike riders and touring cars.

The welcoming canopy of rainforest provides a spectacular picnic spot along the banks of the Hellyer River. There are toilet and barbecue facilities, and the picnic area is the starting point for two short walks: the River Walk and the Old Myrtle Forest Walk.

From Wynyard, take a 30-minute drive via Mount Hicks Road to Yolla where the road joins the Murchison Highway. Follow this through Hellyer Gorge and on to the historic town of Waratah, the iconic Cradle Mountain or deeper into the Western Wilds.

Waratah-Wynyard Council
  • Barbeque
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • International
  • Birdwatching
  • Camping
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Does not cater for people with access needs.
19/02/2026

Waratah

Waratah-Wynyard Council
Murchison Hwy
Waratah, Tasmania

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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 8th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
09 Aug, 06:00 am
August 10th
08:30 am

06:00 am – 07:45 am

08:30 am
10 Aug, 07:00 pm
August 11th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Aug, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 9th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
10 Aug, 06:00 am
August 10th
10:00 pm

07:30 pm – 09:15 pm

10:00 pm
11 Aug, 08:30 am
August 11th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Aug, 06:00 am