100 metre high tree near Huonville, Tasmania

Recently measured at just over 100 metres tall, Centurion is the tallest flowering plant on earth. It is in the Huon Valley, about 1.5 hours drive south from Hobart. This is challenging both for navigation and physically. It is not a visit for unprepared tourists:
  • The road is accessible by 2WD but is rough in places. There are few road signs so good navigation skills are required.
  • It is surrounded by active logging areas. Roads might be closed without notice.
  • There is no mobile phone coverage, so your phone GPS will not get you there unless you pre-load the maps while you have signal.
  • The car park is at the end of a short section of narrow abandoned logging road. This is the beginning of a muddy route to the tree itself. Here you must disinfect your shoes, tripod feet and anything else you have with you that has contact with the ground. You will need to take your own disinfection equipment (we can provide that to qualified people at Huon Bush Retreats)
  • The route to the tree is a taped route, not a constructed track. However the tapes might not be present on the day you visit.
To protect this tree from damage by over-visiting and disease spread by boots, we do not provide a map here. To get the map:
  • Book at least 2 nights stay at Huon Bush Retreats,
  • Agree to scrub your boots with the cleaning kit that we ill supply when you arrive at HBR.
  • We will give you access to the map with the boot cleaning kit.
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Falls and track head photos: Kevin vanHecke
Centurion is the world's tallest known flowering plant. It is in a rare group of trees in the world, over 100 metres height, that probably number around 20. (The others are a few coast redwood and the yellow meranti trees in US).

The tree was measured in 2008 by climber with a tapeline at 99.6 metres. Two more recent measurements show that the tree is still growing. In January 2014 the tree was again climbed and the tape drop indicated 99.82m. A tape drop in 2016 showed a height of 99.67m. Centurion was measured by laser in December 2018 and was found to have possibly reached 100.5 meters.

More info is at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion_(tree)

Drone video of Centurion, the tallest flowering tree on earth.

Other Walks and Waterfalls south from Hobart

Where to stay and eat near Centurion, the tallest flowering tree on earth

Self contained cabins in a ​private habitat reserve

Self-contained cabins, Eco-positive, Protected forest and wildlife. Private and tranquil, Mid Price
Each cabin is in its own private forest setting. Privacy with a close connection with the peaceful surroundings. Self contained facilities include shower, toilets outdoor bath for two, kitchen,  queen bed, 2 sofas, dining table, CD player, and a cosy wood fire

Classic farm cottage above the Huon River, Tasmania

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Castle Forbes Bay
Overlooking the Huon River, just off the highway from Huonvile to Geeveston, this classic farm cottage can be your base to explore the Huon Valley. Hun Rive Country Cottage has three bedrooms to suit couples, families or small groups.

Glamping Tipees

Deluxe Tipees in a private habitat reserve

Strong timber and canvas construction, each in its own private forest setting. Privacy with a close connection with the peaceful surroundings.

Inside, the tipees are very homely, with a couch that converts to a double bed, carpet, coffee table, CD player, linen rack and a cosy wood fire.

Shared facilities include showers, toilets outdoor bath for two, camp kitchen.

Apple Museum, Cider, tastings, Whiskey distillery, Cafe/Restaurant

All about apples: Food, drink, history. Morning and afternoon tea, lunches everyday. Dinner Friday nights. Up to date times and menus on their Facebook.

Multi Award Winning Winery and Restaurant

With award-winning wines and a menu overflowing with fresh local and Tasmanian produce.
Lunch most days 12 til 3 (check days on website). The cellar door is open for tastings 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm.