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Mt Read

West Coast

Grade 3 On-track 🟢 Simple navigation

1,123 mElevation

387 mProminence

10 kmDistance

3–4 hrsEst. time

400 mElevation gain

About

A West Coast summit above Queenstown notable for a remarkable stand of ancient King Billy pines. Views encompass the rugged West Coast ranges and the smelter-scarred hills around Queenstown.

Route info

TrailheadRosebery / Queenstown (Mt Read Track)

Best seasonSep–May

Track type🟢 On-track

Navigation🟢 Simple

Rock typeSchist

GradeGrade 3 (source: Parks Tasmania)

Key hazards

Sudden weather change
Logging roads — watch for trucks

Wildlife highlights

King Billy pine (ancient stand)
Wedge-tailed eagle
Bennett's wallaby

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

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