Corinna is a small settlement beside the Pieman River in Tasmania’s west-coast rainforest. Its appeal comes with isolation. Roads are slow, fuel and food choices are limited, weather can alter plans and the river crossing depends on a vehicle barge.

Build the trip around the crossing

The barge carries vehicles across the Pieman River and connects the roads towards Zeehan and the Arthur-Pieman coast. Check operating times, vehicle limits and payment arrangements directly before travel. Missing the last service can require a major detour or an overnight stop.

Gravel road through the Arthur-Pieman landscape
Road and barge timing determine a Corinna itinerary.Dhx1, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Walk beside the Pieman

The Huon Pine Walk begins near the township and provides a short introduction to rainforest and river-edge vegetation. Wet roots, mud and falling limbs remain possible even on a short formed track.

Dense wet vegetation beside a remote north-west road
Short walks still pass through wet, changeable forest conditions.Dhx1, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Prepare for remote roads

Routes from Savage River, Zeehan and Arthur River include gravel, narrow sections and wildlife. Carry fuel margin, water, a spare tyre and offline directions. Do not depend on continuous mobile coverage.

Remote west-coast road crossing forested country
Fuel margin and offline navigation are sensible on remote approaches.Steven Penton from Bakers Beach, Tasmania Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Use Strahan for a larger service base, or continue north only after reading the Arthur River and Tarkine coast access guidance.