Huon Valley Grove of Giants
Unsigned 3 km walk
1 hr 20 min from Hobart (dirt road)
50 min from Huonville (dirt road)
McDougalls Spur Road 2
The Grove of Giants is home to Lathamus Keep, the world’s largest Tasmanian Blue Gum, which was only discovered in 2021. But, as the name suggests, the Grove of Giants is home to many remarkable trees. There are 150 trees over four metres in diameter or 12 metres in girth.
The Huon Valley Grove of Giants is located along the same road as two other popular hiking trails. The Lake Skinner track and the Nevada Peak Track. Both of these walks are stunning examples of Tasmania’s alpine environments.
SIte information
1 hr 20 min from Hobart (dirt road)
50 min from Huonville (dirt road)
McDougalls Spur Road 2
Lathamus Keep (Euc. globulus)
80 metres tall
17.6 metre circumference
325 cubic metres
Many other giants easily visable
Unsignposted 3 km trail takes you past a great number of very tall trees. An easy trail to get close to giant trees of three different species.
Moderate, simple signage but an easy to follow trail because lots of flagging tape. “Top Track” is easier in typography and drier. “Bottom Track” is more difficult with very steep muddy sections.
Drive slow, the drive has many potholes and deep ruts. Do not drive down in ruts if in a small car as you will certainly bottom out. The trail begins at the very end of McDougalls Spur Road 2. Have the points saved to your favourites on your Google Maps app before leaving Maydena.
Stop at Summer Kitchen Bakery for excellent sourdough pastries. Drive further along McDougalls Road to Lake Skinner Trail or Nevada Peak Trail. Plan a big day out.
Dial 000 in an emergency
Huon Community Health Centre
7-9 Sale St Huonville TAS 7109
(03) 61217050
Patchy mobile reception at end of the road, but poor in the forest. The nearest reception is in 16km back towards Huonville.
Woolworths Huonville
Summer Kitchen Bakery Judbury
Meals at DS Cafe Huonville
Dinner at Captains Table Huonville
24 Hours Huonville
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Giant trees from three species of eucalyptus.
Huon Valley Grove of Giants Tasmania from the air
Gargoyle West tree on the Top Track.
Walkign through fern glades
One of the highest densities of giant trees in Tasmania.
Gandalf’s Staff
This 84 metre tall 280 cubic metre beast is possibly Tasmania’s most famous tree. It towers over the Tolkien Grove, a stand of giant trees located in the Styx Valley Tasmania. This image tool 64 days of field work to capture and weeks of editing to bring to life.
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VISITATION BEST PRACTICE GUIDE
We all want to experience the trees, however, we also must appreciate that we all contribute to an accumulative impact.
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Phytophthora is a microscopic pathogen that can kill trees. Typically it is transported into new areas on people's footwear and camping equipment. Simply cleaning your shoes can help prevent the spread. However, the most effective control measure is applying a disinfectant like PhytoClean which specifically targets phytophthora spores and destroys them in seconds. You can purchase a small amount of PhytoClean in our shop to use on your travels.
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Tracks are there to provide access, but they are also very effective environmental control measures. Tracks limit the impact of hundreds of feet that can compact soils which limits nutrient absorption by the trees. Tracks are also very effective at controlling erosion and the spread of phytophthora.
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We all want a great photo but standing or climbing on the tree base can damage the tree's vascular system that is very close to the surface under the bark. Once the vascular system is damaged no nutrients can be transported and the tree declines in heath.