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This is a great drive through very scenic forestry and then up high to the scenic lookouts of Devils Gullet and Fisher River Lookout. Throw in a side trip to Mackenzie Lake and the canals of its hydro scheme and you have a great day trip. You could also combine a tour at either King Solomons Cave or Marakooper Cave.
The best route for this drive is to start at the Mole Creek Caravan Park at the intersection of Union Bridge Road and Liena Road. Follow Liena Road through to Liena. Once at Liena follow Echo Valley Road for a short while before branching right onto Gads Hill Road. Gads Hill Road is a very scenic drive. At the T intersection turn right into Olivers Road and this will take to a T intersection with Mersey Forest Road. Turn right for a small distance before turning right at the sign post to Devils Gullet. You should now be on Lake Mackenzie Road and 14 klms from the turn off to Devils Gullet Lookout (which is signposted).
Devils Gullet is a lookout over 230m sheer cliffs that have been shaped by ice and rain over millions of years. In the distance is the vista of Cradle Mtn – Lake St Clair National Park and it many mountain peaks. There is a board at the lookout pointing out the many peaks on display – namely Cradle Mountain off to the far right.
The lookout is a 530m walk from the car park on well maintained pathways. It is level other than a 100m stretch which is a little steep in parts.
Leaving Devils Gullet car park turn right to visit Lake Mackenzie. It takes a further 10 to 15 minutes to arrive at the dam wall. Fishing, swimming and boating is on offer here as a moonscape lookout over the lake. Following the road is the canal and aqueduct of the hydro scheme, which is worth a look itself.
The road finishes at the dam so turn around and head back. About 5 klm past the turn off to Devils Gullet is the Fisher River Lookout.
The Fisher River Lookout is a beautiful vista over the Cradle Mtn – Lake St Clair National Park and highlights many of the towering peaks of the park. Off in the distance is the famous Cradle Mtn and Mt Ossa (Tasmania’s highest peak). There is a board which names all the various peaks you can see. It is a great vista and well worth a look.
The lookout is best approached coming back down the road from Devils Gullet to make for easier parking and access.
The lookout is approximately 9klm up Lake Mackenzie Road turning off Mersey Forest Road.
Returning to the end of Lake Mackenzie Road turn right into Mersey Forest Road and follow the road back to Liena Road. This completes the scenic loop. Turn right into Liena Road which takes you back to Mole Creek.
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