#9 of 158

King Davids Peak

Central Plateau

Grade 5 Off-track 🔴 Advanced navigation Permission required

1,499 mElevation

280 mProminence

20 kmDistance

6–8 hrsEst. time

420 mElevation gain

About

A remote Central Plateau summit rising above the Great Lake catchment. The approach crosses open moorland and dolerite boulder fields with expansive views across the plateau.

Route info

TrailheadProjection Bluff Road, Central Plateau

Best seasonNov–Apr

Track type🔴 Off-track

Navigation🔴 Advanced

Rock typeDolerite

GradeGrade 5 (source: The Abels (Wilkinson))

Key hazards

Off-track navigation
Remote location
Rapid weather change
Limited water

Wildlife highlights

Wombat
Bennett's wallaby
Wedge-tailed eagle

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

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