Leaving car for Western Arthur walk A-K

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Leaving car for Western Arthur walk A-K

Postby philm » Wed 02 Sep, 2020 9:44 am

Hi Everyone. Can you let me know if it is relatively safe to leave a car at Scotts Peak Dam car park area when we are completing the Western Arthur A-K walk. Just planning ahead but interested in views. Or are we better arranging transport from Hobart?
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Re: Leaving car for Western Arthur walk A-K

Postby stepbystep » Wed 02 Sep, 2020 9:48 am

Totally fine, I've done it multiple times. Mind you torching my car is a waste of a match.
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Re: Leaving car for Western Arthur walk A-K

Postby north-north-west » Wed 02 Sep, 2020 9:49 am

Never heard of a car being broken into down there. It's a bit too far out for the average *&^%$#@! vandal or thief.
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Re: Leaving car for Western Arthur walk A-K

Postby Tortoise » Wed 02 Sep, 2020 4:05 pm

Never had a problem over multiple trips, nor have many friends.
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Re: Leaving car for Western Arthur walk A-K

Postby philm » Wed 02 Sep, 2020 5:44 pm

Thanks for the replies everyone. Always a better option to have the car there.
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Re: Leaving car for Western Arthur walk A-K

Postby philm » Mon 14 Sep, 2020 12:12 pm

At Scott Peak Dam is it best to leave the car near the bushwalkers registration booth just below Red Knoll Lookout or Huon camp ground. Looks like near the bushwalkers registration booth is closer to the end of the track just wanted to check you can park there?
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Re: Leaving car for Western Arthur walk A-K

Postby ILUVSWTAS » Mon 14 Sep, 2020 1:40 pm

Depending on the time of year and weather you'll probably get a spot in the carpark at the track head. There's about 20 spots. It can be busy and overflow but you'll find a spot nearby or at the campground if so.
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