Corinna - Tarkine 20th - 22nd January

White Bellied Sea Eagle - Pieman

Corinna is a historic mining town, set in pristine rainforest on the banks of the majestic Pieman River in western Tasmania.  It lies at the southern end of the Tarkine, (named after the Tarkiner people) and contains the largest temperate myrtle-beech rainforest in Australia. The Tarkine covers 450,000 hectares and is bounded by the coast to the west, Arthur River to the north, the Pieman River to the south and the Murchison Highway to the east.

Fatman Ferry

We crossed the Pieman River by ferry and found the place to be much more than we expected.   the Pieman is 108 km long and provides majestic and breathtaking beauty, spilling into the Southern Ocean on the at Pieman Heads (Hells Gate).  The ancient rainforest is something very special with Huon pines reaching over 2000 years old.

The old pub

The old mining village is rich in history. A number of the original original miner's cottages and hotel as well as new wilderness retreats (built in the original style) are available for guests as well as discreet camping options. A new pub has been built and is pretty reasonably priced considering the isolation.

Tarkine Pub

Walked up through the rainforest in the rain to Savage River - the mist added to the surreal feel and the majestic scenery. The forest was heady with the perfume from the leatherwood trees.

Huon Pine

Savage River

Leatherwood Flower

Rob at the Tarkine

Rob played at the Tarkine Pub which was fun - first time he'd asked in Tassie and the staff were more than happy to have someone entertain them (not a regular event) as well as the guests.  We were pretty spoilt and appreciated the enthusiasm.

The Pieman River

Next day we woke to perfect skies and took a trip on the Arcadia II down the Pieman to Pieman Heads.  Fantastic mirror images, Wedgetails, White-bellied sea eagles and ancient forest and Phil's commentary made the trip a very special event.  Thanks to Helen and Phil for looking after us..

Pieman - Mt Donaldson 

Pieman Heads

Arcadia II

Pieman Heads

Old Logs Pieman Heads