Clarks Huts - Adamsfield Conservation Area

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment Come and discover Adamsfield – once a thriving osmiridium mining settlement in Tasmania’s remote southwest. Today the quiet valley with scattered relics is gradually being reclaimed by the bush. The Adamsfield Conservation Area is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Clarks huts

These two huts are located approximately one kilometre along the Adamsfield track east of its junction with the Clear Hill road. There is also a collection of mining relics adjacent to these huts. The huts were built in the mid 1940s by Norm Clark who was mining here at that time. They have been used and maintained by subsequent mining lessees. These huts are not open to the public; please respect them and the privacy of the occupants

There is a bush campsite approximately 200 m beyond Clark’s huts on the north side of the Adamsfield Track. There is also a pit toilet here.

Getting There

If you are travelling in a 2WD vehicle you will need to access Adamsfield via the Clear Hill Road. This leaves the Gordon River Road about 3.5 kilometres west of Frodshams Pass. After approximately 17.7 kilometres the junction with the Adamsfield (Morley) track (4WD) is reached. There is a locked barrier at the start of this track. If you walk along the Adamsfield track for approximately 4 kilometres you will reach the township site. Allow about two hours for the return walk plus time to explore the relics.

If you have a 4WD vehicle you can reach Adamsfield via the Clear Hill Road and Adamsfield (Morley) track.

An alternative 4WD route is provided by the Saw Back track. People using this route must be experienced four-wheel drivers with high clearance vehicles. There is a particularly steep and slippery section on the Saw Back track just before it joins the Adamsfield track. The Saw Back track leaves the Gordon River Road 1.5 kilometres west of Frodshams Pass. It is closed annually from 1st June to 1st October to prevent damage to the fragile mudstone soils.

Please be aware that track closures may also occur at other times of the year due to high fire danger or for other management reasons.