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Mt Anne

Southwest NP

Grade 5 On-track 🟡 Moderate navigation

1,423 mElevation

921 mProminence

16 kmDistance

7–9 hrsEst. time

1100 mElevation gain

About

The highest peak in the Southwest NP, commanding sweeping views over the remote lakes and ranges of the southwest wilderness. The ascent involves exposed ridge walking and scrambling on quartzite rock.

Route info

TrailheadRed Tape Creek carpark (Condominium Creek Rd)

Best seasonNov–Apr

Track type🟢 On-track

Navigation🟡 Moderate

Rock typeQuartzite

GradeGrade 5 (source: Parks Tasmania)

Key hazards

Exposed ridge
Loose quartzite
Rapid weather change
Remote location

Wildlife highlights

Wedge-tailed eagle
Bennett's wallaby
Orange-bellied parrot (rare)

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

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