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The Needles

Southern Ranges

Grade 4 Off-track 🔴 Advanced navigation

1,108 mElevation

155 mProminence

18 kmDistance

5–7 hrsEst. time

500 mElevation gain

About

A needle-like Southern Ranges summit requiring off-track travel through the forested ridges of southern Tasmania.

TrailheadSouthern Ranges (remote access)

Best seasonOct–May

Track type🔴 Off-track

Navigation🔴 Advanced

Rock typeDolerite

GradeGrade 4 (source: The Abels (Wilkinson))

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

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