Corinna lies on the Pieman River and is a former gold-mining settlement on the southern edge of the Takayna / Tarkine wilderness. It is also the only surviving historic mining settlement in a remote area of Tasmania. There are several ways to explore: walking trails, a trip on the Pieman River and a kayaking trip to Lovers Falls. The town’s history and river landscape provide a practical framework for choosing where to stay.
On foot: Loops, a connecting trail and riverside walks
The Whyte River Track is a 1.5-hour loop that starts and ends in Corinna. You may spot platypuses along the way, particularly at dawn or dusk; sightings are not guaranteed. So don’t plan on a sighting as a certainty.
The Link Walk is a walking connection from Corinna to Mount Donaldson. This clearly distinguishes it from the Whyte River Track: this trail leads to a named destination, while the other is a loop that starts and ends in Corinna.
The Huon Pine Walk follows the banks of the Pieman River through dense, overgrown forest. The riverbank and forest together shape the route, giving it a different focus from the walking connection to Mount Donaldson.
The Burrowing Crayfish Area starts opposite Corinna’s pub. From there, a 50 m boardwalk leads to a viewing point. When comparing the walks, consider their routes and destinations: a loop back to Corinna, a walking connection to Mount Donaldson, a trail along a forested riverbank or a short boardwalk to a viewing point.
River cruise and kayaking
The Pieman River cruise aboard the Arcadia II departs from Corinna and heads downstream towards Pieman Heads. The schedule and availability may vary by season and weather; check these details for your planned visit.
The MV Arcadia II is the world’s only operating river cruiser made from Huon pine and runs the Pieman River cruise for Corinna Wilderness Village. The vessel is therefore not only part of the river route, but a distinctive feature of the trip itself.
From Corinna, you can paddle a kayak to Lovers Falls; paddling is the only way to reach the waterfall. The activity is subject to conditions, so take them into account beforehand. The two water-based activities also have different destinations: the cruise heads downstream towards Pieman Heads, while Lovers Falls is the named stop on the kayak trip.
Getting there on the Fatman Barge
Vehicles can travel to Corinna from the north or south across the Pieman River on the “Fatman” barge. Check the barge’s operating status and conditions before setting out. The crossing is a separate planning consideration and should not be confused with the river cruise: the barge transports vehicles to Corinna, while the Arcadia II travels downstream towards Pieman Heads.
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