Mount Misery Habitat Reserve Walking Tracks: about 50 minutes south from Hobart

Oldgrowth and Rainforest, Sub alpine heathland, a mountaintop and small waterfall. Both track sections are well constructed and zigzag through the sometimes steep terrain. Access to walking tracks is covered by your tariff if you are an overnight guest at Huon Bush Retreats. For day visitors, we ask for a donation to contribute to maintenance of the tracks and roads. Interpretive panels describe the Aboriginal, early European and current uses and environmental practices.
Make a $5 donation by Pay Pay or Credit Card

1 Hour Return:
​Rainforest and Waterfall

Rainforest and Waterfall
From the car park at Huon Bush Retreats, take the loop track, rainforest spur and waterfall spur. Most people with a moderate level of fitness will complete this walk in around 3-4 hours including breaks.

3 - 4 Hours Return:
Rainforest, Mountaintop and Waterfall

Rainforest, Mount Misery Summit and Waterfall
From the rainforest viewing platform, continuing up the escarpment cliffs takes you onto the sub-alpine heathland plateau and “Flat Rock”. From here you can enjoy spectacular 270 degree views towards Bruny Island and the Southwest World Heritage Area. From Flat Rock it is a further three quarters of and hour along the plateau to the top of Mt Misery.  Most people with a moderate level of fitness will complete this walk in around 3-4 hours including breaks.

Huon Valley:
Tourism Information for
Huonville, Ranelagh, Geeveston

Huon Valley

Just 30 minutes south from Hobart, a great base for the first night or two of your Huon Valley Escape.

Where to stay and eat near the Mount Misery Walk

Home Hill Winery, Ranelagh

With award-winning wines and a menu overflowing with fresh local and Tasmanian produce, Home Hill Winery is a premier dining destination in the Huon Valley.
The restaurant has won numerous awards for its delicious menu, with lunch served between 12pm – 3pm (please check days on website). The cellar door is open for tastings 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm.

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation on a Highland Cattle and Alpaca Farm

Cinema Suite or Spa Suite at a Farmstay BnB. Ten minutes from Mount Misery Walk. Mid Price.

Self contained Cottages, Deluxe Tipees and Camping in an extensive private habitat reserve

Self-contained cabins, Eco-positive, Protected forest and wildlife. Stay overnight onsite at the Mount Misery Walk, Huonville, Tasmania. Private and tranquil, Mid Price.