Laughton's Lead in Southwest

Laughton's Lead in West Coast is a dirt path (also known as New Frenchmans Cap Track). It runs in a northeast-southwest direction and ends in a cul-de-sac. Laughton's Lead is also known as New Frenchmans Cap Track.

Alternative Name
New Frenchmans Cap Track
Bicycle
no
Road Type
path
Operator
Parks and Wildlife
Route
northeast-southwest

Viewpoint

  • Donaghys Lookout – approx. 8,6 km.
  • Surprise Valley – approx. 15,2 km.
  • Lake Lookout – approx. 29,0 km.
  • Mount Huxley Lookout – approx. 29,7 km.
  • Princes Peak – approx. 31,9 km.
  • Gordon Dam Lookout – approx. 51,3 km.
  • Knob Hill Lookout – approx. 51,3 km.
  • White Spur Lookout – approx. 57,6 km.
  • Split Rock – approx. 59,0 km.
  • The Needle viewpoint – approx. 67,2 km.
  • Red Knoll Lookout – approx. 90,0 km.

Campsite

  • Lakeside Campsite (tents allowed). Several campsites with capacity for around 10 tents in total. – approx. 2,9 km.
  • Loddon River West Bank (tents allowed). Good campsite with several sites along the river. Room for maybe 8 small-medium tents. – approx. 3,9 km.
  • Loddon River East Bank (tents allowed). Hard dirt campsite immediately on the path next to the bridge. Maximum capacity 3 small tents. Muddy when wet. – approx. 3,9 km.
  • Lake Burbury South Boat Ramp – approx. 25,6 km.
  • Thureau Hills Camping Area (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 26,3 km.
  • Shelf Camp (tents allowed) – approx. 86,2 km.
  • Lonely Tarns Campsite (tents allowed) – approx. 88,0 km.
  • Crossing River Campground (East side) (tents allowed) – approx. 95,1 km.
  • Crossing River Campground (West side) (tents allowed) – approx. 95,2 km.
  • Junction Creek Campsite (tents allowed) – approx. 96,3 km.

Attraction

  • Heritage Landing – approx. 31,5 km.
  • Sarah Island – approx. 40,9 km.

Parking

  • Franklin River Picnic Area – approx. 10,5 km.

Artwork

  • Bitumen Bones – approx. 69,8 km.