This registration is for Farmhouse Creek Track to Federation Peak - return. If you plan to walk the Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (campsites beyond Cutting Camp) please register for the Eastern Arthur Range Traverse instead.
Important Safety Information
Farmhouse Creek Track is one of Australia's most challenging back country bush walking tracks due to its remote location and terrain. There are many steep cliff sections up to 85 degrees where rock scrambling and pack hauling is required. There have been fatalities due to falls on the ascent of Federation Peak.
Only HIGHLY experienced walkers should attempt this track.
This is a serious and difficult multi-day T5 level wilderness track. Strong navigation skills using map and compass are essential as the track may be unmarked in many places. Mobile phones should not be relied upon for navigation or communication. Carrying a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is strongly encouraged.
There are no hut facilities anywhere along the Farmhouse Creek Track. PWS requests that those walking Farmhouse Creek Track camp at Cutting Camp where possible, to avoid overcrowding at Bechervaise Plateau and Hanging Lake campsites.
All walkers must carry quality hiking tents (3-4 season rating with inner and outer layer) with enough capacity to sleep all members of your group. Other than for solo walkers, single person tents are discouraged due to limited capacity at campsites.
The weather in Tasmania's remote National Parks can be notoriously unpredictable and at times, dangerous. Ensure that you understand the weather forecast for the duration of your walk and observe sunrise and sunset times. (Strathgordon and Geeveston are suggested towns to check the forecast depending on weather patterns at the time).
Individuals are responsible for their own safety and assessment of their capabilities to undertake this walk. Please read our Safety in Parks information in preparation for this walk.
The Farmhouse Creek track is accessed via West Picton Road. Check the STT and PWS pages for road closures and emergency information before you go: Road and track closures and Alerts - Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania.
3 Days, 7.1 km (one-way)
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
Registrations: You need to register for this walk.