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Du Cane Range

Central Highlands

Grade 4 Mixed 🔴 Advanced navigation

1,520 mElevation

210 mProminence

22 kmDistance

6–8 hrsEst. time

550 mElevation gain

About

The high point of the Du Cane Range, rising above the wild country between the Labyrinth and Pine Valley. A serious off-track route through dolerite boulder fields.

Route info

TrailheadPine Valley Hut (Lake St Clair)

Best seasonNov–Apr

Track type🟡 Mixed

Navigation🔴 Advanced

Rock typeDolerite

GradeGrade 4 (source: The Abels (Wilkinson))

Key hazards

Dolerite boulder fields
Off-track navigation
Rapid weather change

Wildlife highlights

Wombat
Wedge-tailed eagle
Echidna

Grade sourced from The Abels (Wilkinson). Distances and times are approximate — always consult current Parks Tasmania information before visiting.

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