Western Arthurs
A challenging alpine traverse through Tasmania's remote Southwest wilderness. Expert navigation required, no marked trail.
10-12
Days
55
Kilometers
1225
Highest Peak (m)
Expert
Difficulty
Route Variants
Full Traverse
10-12 days • Junction Creek to Cracroft Crossing
A to K
7-9 days • Exit via Lake Cygnus
Camps (10)
JUNCTJunction Creek
620m • Day 1
HAVENHaven Lake
840m • Day 2
OBERNLake Oberon
920m • Day 3
LUCKTLake Luckmans
850m • Day 4
PROCYLake Procyon
880m • Day 5
JUNOLJuno Lake
800m • Day 6
PROMTPromontory Lake
760m • Day 7
SEVENSeven Mile
640m • Day 8
MORANMoraine A
720m • Day 9
CRACRCracroft Crossing
320m • Day 10
Key Peaks
West Portal
1181mMt Hayes
1088mMt Sirius
1149mFederation Peak
1225mPegasus South
1050mWhat Thunderbird Provides
Elevation-Adjusted Temps
Separate forecasts for camp and peak elevations
Danger Ratings
D=0 to D=4 with Ice, Blind, Wind, Precip factors
Snow & Freezing Level
Know where the snow line is each day
Important Safety Information
- • Expert navigation skills required — no marked trail
- • PLB or satellite communicator essential
- • Allow extra days for weather delays
- • Nearest evacuation: 3-5 days walk
- • Register your trip with Tasmania Parks