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Trowutta Arch
Trowutta Arch is an interesting geological feature in the Trowutta Caves State Reserve, along the Tarkine Drive in Tasmania's North West.
Trowutta Arch was formed when caves collapsed on either side of the large natural arch bridge.
There are now two large ground depressions (dolines) that can be seen on either side of Trowutta Arch. One depression is dry and full of trees and ferns; the other depression is a sinkhole filled with water.
The scientific name for the pool formation is a cenote – or steep-sided sinkhole; this pool of murky green water is approximately 20 metres deep.
The Trowutta Caves State Reserve encompassed sixty-six hectares around the Trowutta Arch and was protected in September 1976 due to its unique and spectacular geological formations.
Walk to Trowutta Arch - 15 minutes
A short 15-minute walk through the beautiful, cool-climate rainforest on an easy-to-access, well-formed path will bring you to Trowutta Arch.
The forest walk is enchanting. You will see blackwood trees, myrtles, sassafras, and many tall man-tree ferns. Many fallen trees are covered in a blanket of thick green moss, adding to the beauty of this walk.
When you reach Trowutta Arch, you can climb through it, sit, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this beautiful and mysterious place.
Directions to Trowutta Arch
We visited Trowutta Arch from Stanley, which was approx. 50 kilometres away.
Head towards Smithton on the Bass Highway. From Smithton, drive along Nelson Street for 1.5 kilometres until you come to a roundabout. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Scotchtown Road.
Travel 7.8 kilometres along Scotchtown Road, then turn right onto Trowutta Road and follow this road for 17 kilometres.
Then turn left onto Reynolds Road (unsealed) and drive for 3 kilometres; turn left onto Gun Road (unsealed), and in 1.4 kilometres, you will see a parking area for the Trowutta Arch. The unsealed roads are pretty suitable for 2WD vehicles.
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