Southport Lagoon

For yet more information about the Far South and its many attractions and activities, please visit the Far South Tasmania website.

Southport Lagoon

Southport Lagoon is accessible by a 50 minute walk from the end of the railway line at Deep Hole.  The walk is over reasonable terrain and allows the walker to enjoy the peace and serenity of Southport Lagoon.

Many walkers catch a train in to the Deep Hole and complete the walk to Southport Lagoon.  Alternatively some walkers stay at the lagoon and catch the last train for the day from Deep Hole to return to the station.

Campers can also do the walk and elect to camp at Southport Lagoon for one or two nights returning to Deep Hole and catching the train back to the station.

Return trips on the train need to be negotiated with the railway’s running timetable.

 

Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs

The Hastings Caves State Reserve offers tours through Newdegate Cave, relaxing swims in the naturally heated thermal pool, and food, drinks and memorabilia at the visitor’s centre. For more information, visit the Parks Tasmania website.

 

Lunaris Gemstones and the Lune River Gemfields

Lunaris Gemstones are retailers in crystals, fossils and gemstones, many of which are locally found at the Lune River gemfields. The owners are more than happy to provide information to any interested in going to one of the fossicking areas nearby.