2013 Tullah Challenge

The HYDRO TASMANIA TULLAH CHALLENGE is an annual triathlon event held in the lakeside village of Tullah in the rugged mountains and rainforests of Tasmania's West Coast.

Paddle

Paddle 4.5 km on the Lake at Tullah beginning with a deep water start, across openreaches turning under the Mackintosh Bridge around the buoy. Motorised boats will adequately patrol the course. Competitors may use a surf ski or kayak but must wear a buoyancy vest. Australian Safety Standards apply.

Cycle

Cycle 29 km on a well maintained road through West Coast . Wilderness to the Bastyan Power Station turn-off and return. All cyclists must wear an approved safety helmet. Australian Safety standards apply. Be careful: the course will remain open to other vehicles during the event. Cyclists are individually responsible for following traffic laws.

Run

RUN 7.5 km on a bush track circuit through Rainforest and around the lakeshore before finishing back in the town. The route is well marked. The bush track run is a circuit initially following the historic Sterling Valley tramway track. The route then passes through rainforest to the Murchison Dam Road. After crossing the Murchison Highway, it follows the lakeshore before finishing back in the town. The route will be very well marked.