Victorian bushwalker who fell from Tasmania's Federation Peak was trying to head back, coroner says
A coroner's report into the 2024 death of a bushwalker at Tasmania's Federation Peak highlights the extreme dangers of the trail. The coroner warned that the peak is unsuitable for inexperienced hikers, noting it as a site of multiple recent fatalities.
Why it matters
The report underscores the risks associated with extreme adventure tourism and the importance of safety preparedness in remote wilderness areas.
A Victorian bushwalker died while climbing Federation Peak in 2024. ( Supplied: Jo Ledda )
A Victorian bushwalker who wanted to climb Federation Peak in Tasmania's south-west as part of his "bucket list" had turned back with his companions when he fell, a coroner says.
A Tasmanian wilderness veteran says the hike is "extremely dangerous" and among Australia's most challenging bushwalks.
In her report, Coroner Madeleine Wilson has warned hikers against attempting Federation Peak as their first Tasmanian bushwalk due to its extreme difficulty.
Link copied Share Share article A "keen bushwalker" appeared "really excited" as he a set out for a "bucket list" mountain climb from which he would not return, a coroner has said.
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Coroner Madeleine Wilson today released her report into the December 2024 death of a 30-year-old Victorian man who fell from Tasmania's Federation Peak.
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