40.1km
Total Distance
1,820m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A four-day walk on the Tasman Peninsula from Denmans Cove, reached by boat from Port Arthur, along the highest sea cliffs in Australia to Cape Pillar and its Blade, finishing at Fortescue Bay. Walkers stay in three huts at Surveyors, Munro and Retakunna, and the walk must be booked; the fee includes the boat and the bus back.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Surveyors Cabin · 4.8km
    Hut
  2. 2
    Where the ell are we?! (mid bench sign) · 11km
    Viewpoint
  3. 3
    Drinking water · 16km
  4. 4
    Munro Cabin · 16km
    Hut
  5. 5
    Viewpoint · 16km
  6. 6
    Viewpoint · 20km
  7. 7
    Seal spa · 22km
    Viewpoint
  8. 8
    Chasm Lookout · 22km
    Viewpoint
Path grade (SAC)
T1
Surface
gravel 66%, natural ground 34%
Marked route
Three Capes Track

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route