1. Port Overview

  1. Port Davey, Tasmania, Australia

  3. Port Davey is located on the south west coast of Tasmania. It is located adjacent to Bathurst Harbour and is sheltered from the Roaring Forties that buffet the south and west coasts of Tasmania. It is the penultimate location on the western part of the South Coast Walking Track - also known as South Coast and Port Davey Tracks.

    The Port Davey Marine Reserve lies within the Southwest National Park and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Encompassing Port Davey, Bathurst Channel and Bathurst Harbour, the reserve (17 753 hectares / 178 km2) extends inland for more than 20 km to the north and east, up to the high water mark of all rivers, bays and estuaries.

    Things to see and do

    * Hiking
    * Scuba diving
    * Wildlife
    * Marine life
    * Kayaking

    Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
    Currency – Australian Dollar (AUD)
    Language – English
    Population - 0
    Time – GMT plus ten hours
    Electricity - 2 angled pins and 1 flat pin centered below Australian style
    International Country Telephone Code – 61

    Port Location – Boats visiting the region can moor at Claytons Corner Jetty or Melaleuca Creek/Melaleuca Inlet junction.

    Travel Links – Port Davey is accessible only by boat, light plane or on foot with a 5-7 day walk on either the South Coast Track or the Port Davey Track.