Styx Tall Tree Reserve

Signposted 600 metre walk
1 hr 46 min from Hobart (dirt road)
28 min from Maydena (dirt road)
Styx Road

The Styx Tall Tree Reserve is the most accessible site with big and tall trees in Tasmania. Two trees along the walk are over 85 metres tall and many others are contenders. This site features an official walk with signage and platforms for viewing trees.

In addition, a 300 metre walk also takes you to the banks of the Styx River where you can view many more trees. At times this is also a perfect area for fungi hunting and photography.

SIte information

1 hr 46 min from Hobart (dirt road)
28 min from Maydena (dirt road)

Styx Bigger Tree (Euc. regnans)
87 metres tall
4.2 metre diameter
Many other giants easily visable

The 600 metre loop trail is suitable for all skill levels and takes you to many giant trees. This walk is also partially wheelchair accessible. The trail is well built and easy to follow.

Very easy, flat build-up path with bridges and boardwalks spanning uneven terrain.

Formal signage indicates the walking track to the trees as well as a track to the banks of the Styx River. Have the points saved to your favourites on your Google Maps app before leaving Maydena.

Stop at the bridge over the Styx River for great photos. The Styx Valley offers several big tree sites that are easily accessed so plan a big day out.

Dial 000 in an emergency
New Norfolk District Hospital
Richmond St
New Norfolk 7140
(03) 6262 2888

No mobile reception on site. The nearest reception is in Maydena.

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Styx Tall tree Reserve Google Maps

Styx Tall Tree Reserve Map - Big Tree State

Styx Tall Tree Reserve, Tasmania visitors take in a view of a giant tree

Styx Tall Tree Reserve giant tree viewing platforms

Styx Tall Tree Reserve, viewing giant trees Tasmania

Lush valley floor often covered in fog.

Gandalf's Staff Styx Valley Tasmania - Big Tree State

Gandalf’s Staff

This 84 metre tall 284 cubic metre beast is possibly Tasmania’s most famous tree. It towers over the Tolkien Grove, a stand of giant trees located in the Styx Valley Tasmania. This image took 64 days of field work to capture and weeks of editing to bring to life.

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VISITATION BEST PRACTICE GUIDE

We all want to experience the trees, however, we also must appreciate that we all contribute to an accumulative impact.

  • Phytophthora is a microscopic pathogen that can kill trees. Typically it is transported into new areas on people's footwear and camping equipment. Simply cleaning your shoes can help prevent the spread. However, the most effective control measure is applying a disinfectant like PhytoClean which specifically targets phytophthora spores and destroys them in seconds. You can purchase a small amount of PhytoClean in our shop to use on your travels.

  • Tracks are there to provide access, but they are also very effective environmental control measures. Tracks limit the impact of hundreds of feet that can compact soils which limits nutrient absorption by the trees. Tracks are also very effective at controlling erosion and the spread of phytophthora.

  • We all want a great photo but standing or climbing on the tree base can damage the tree's vascular system that is very close to the surface under the bark. Once the vascular system is damaged no nutrients can be transported and the tree declines in heath.