Monday, Feb 17, 2014 at 22:30
Hi Chooky and Wobble
Weather dependent which is always and unknown on the wetter western side, it certainly should be open before the end of March. The distances are not great, so leaving it until last then going if open and you have time will not take much extra travel from
Devonport, and there are a number of different roads for your return to avoid a lot of double running.
As we couldn't fit on the barge to cross the Pieman River at
Corinna, we went south on the Murchison Highway, leaving the Southern Arthur Forest and the Western Explorer until the end to do if time, with the idea of returning from
Corinna via Savage River and
Waratah. There was not time to do the Western Explorer. We managed a long day trip through the Southern Arthur Forests, returning to the caravan at Black River near
Stanley, via
Couta Rocks and
Arthur River. We were aware that the
Arthur River had been closed for roadworks so were really concerned when we saw the signs at dusk. To our relief we saw a small
sign saying "Car Ferry". The people waiting ahead of us just fitted on with their camper trailer. We were the last to cross that night.
Car ferry during Arthur River Bridge repairs
While in Tasmania, phone Police on 131444 for up to date information on road closures.
Have a great trip; you will not be able to see much in your short time frame.
Mh
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