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Black Bluff Range

Cradle & Northwest

Grade 3 On-track 🟢 Simple navigation

1,340 mElevation

450 mProminence

10 kmDistance

3–5 hrsEst. time

700 mElevation gain

About

A prominent northwest Tasmania range visible from Devonport and the northwest coast. The walk follows a ridge with views to Bass Strait and across the Cradle Mountain ranges.

Route info

TrailheadClaude Road, near Wilmot

Best seasonYear-round

Track type🟢 On-track

Navigation🟢 Simple

Rock typeDolerite

GradeGrade 3 (source: Parks Tasmania)

Key hazards

Exposed ridge
Rapid weather change

Wildlife highlights

Wombat
Echidna
Bennett's wallaby
Wedge-tailed eagle

Grade sourced from Parks Tasmania. Distances and times are approximate — always consult current Parks Tasmania information before visiting.

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