The tasman peninsula is famous for the three capes walk and its dramatic coastline of sea caves and towering sea stacks, the highest vertical sea cliffs in australia. Few places on earth remain that feel so remote, so raw, so removed from the ordinary. This is considered one of the hottest new travel experiences and. There are only 48 slots available to hikers each day, so please book in advance to ensure. The view looking out to tasman island on the three capes track, on the southern tip of tasmania. Located in tasmania, this track is 4 days long, and 46kms. The region is known for its natural beauty, ocean cliffs and views, with the three capes track designed to capitalise on these factors and.
I had planned to adventure to the south island of new zealand later this year with intentions. The three capes track is a cliff hugging hike in the wilds of tasmania. Conceived in 2005, the track was envisaged as a coastal version of the overland track. Your ticket to the three capes track includes a twoyear pass to port arthur historic site. The hike should take approximately 4 days to complete. You can drive yourself to port arthur or you might like to join our return bus service from hobart to port arthur, which is ideal for three capes track walkers. Theres a great variety of landscapes on the tasman peninsula and the three capes walk. Whatever the walking experience youre after, chances are you can find it in tasmania. This website contains detailed information on a growing number of tasmanias best bushwalks.
Throw in massive views every day and you have a one of a kind selfguided walking experience. Cape raoul track has been upgraded, we welcome you to walk cape raoul as a day walk either before or after your three capes track experience. Maps and hiking guides covering the three capes track in the beautiful tasman peninsula in tasmanias southeast. Three capes track tasmania, australia hike the highlands. This area boasts over one third of tasmanias recorded. Three capes track archives the tasmanian map centre. The route winds in and out of heathland, dry woodland and striking sections of rainforest.
Walking the three capes track in tasmania renee roaming. Sea cliffs, wildlife, lush forests, white sand beaches and ocean views the three capes track is definitely a hike you should add to your bucket list. Overland track three capes 3 day walk wukalina walk view all. It has 46 kilometres of worldclass coastal hiking and three public huts.
Tasman and forestier peninsulas in southeast tasmania see map 1. Can you walk the three capes track for cost of a parks pass the answer is yes, if you only want to visit cape pillar and stick to a few rules. The three capes track has already been hailed as australias premier coastal bushwalking experience image thanks to. Tasmania parks and wildlife services ambitious track is an artwork rivalled only by the landscape. Hi guys, me and my partner will be joining the trek on 7th january, we will be arriving in hobart on 6th jan, but we are thinking of hiring a driver to drive us to a hostel near eaglehawk neck from the airport on the 6th. The new three capes track just south of hobart on the tasman peninsular has been a huge success since it opened in december 2015. Though the incredible view from the top is still the same. They will conveniently deliver to our walkers base for the start of your walk. This 48 km journey in australias far southeast leads you through a myriad of natural landscapes with exhilarating cliff top outlooks on cape pillar, cape hauy and stunning views to cape raoul.
The fourday walk starts with a boat trip from port arthur to denmans cove in tasman national park and will take you via cape pillar and cape hauy to the end of the track at fortescue bay. The hotel grand chancellor in hobart is our starting point for the three capes pack free walk. In the heart of the park are three dramatic capes which form part of a trail created originally by the hobart bushwalking club in the 70s. According to the locals, there are few remaining places on earth that feel so remote, so raw, and yet alongside that, you have this track thats. The hike starts at denmans cove and finishes at fortescue bay, allowing you to immerse yourself in the majestic tasman peninsula. Three capes lodge walk guided three capes walk with private. Three capes lodge walk guided three capes walk with. Jan 19, 2017 three capes track tasmania 122016 day 1 duration. Three capes track is a 28 mile moderately trafficked pointtopoint trail located near fortescue, tasmania, australia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Three capes track versus overland track hobart walking tours. This area boasts over one third of tasmanias recorded plant species including more than 60 that are threatened. When the three capes track opened two days before christmas 2015, it immediately set a new benchmark for australian bushwalks, creating.
Tasmanias three capes trail is spectacular, but its not. Well assume youre here to enjoy yourselves not break your back so. Three capes track port arthur 2020 all you need to. Three capes track tasmania message board tripadvisor. Exclusive private lodge accommodation within the national park. Three capes track in tasmania adelaide bushwalkers. Three capes track tasmania, australia a ten day fall hiking festival along the cabot trail, cape breton one of the newest tracks in australia is the three capes track, open in december 2015. Jan 25, 2016 take in the epic view at the top of the three capes walking track in a 360 degree video. The three capes track startsfinishes at the port arthur historic site, 90 minutes south of hobart. Tastrails tasmanian bushwalking guide 110 great walks. This is a 4 day hike, in the port arthur region of southeastern tasmania.
Therell be nothing between us and antarctica but whales and gorgeous views. Three capes walk packfree hiking in tasmania lifes an. The trails can be sorted by location, walk grade, distance and time via the trails link, or found in on the map provided. Three capes gear and gourmet, has walking poles, overpants and headlamps available for hire. Walking the three capes track is a remarkable experience. I must premise this article by stating i am not against the three capes track experience. Tasman peninsula touring map tasman peninsula places to go, things to see and other walks. Just wondering if there is anyone like us, who will be arriving and staying at the. Tasman national park is located approximately 90 minutes from tasmanias capital at the southern end of the tasman peninsula. We are doing the 3 capes walk on 141117 and are a group of 60 year olds who are bushwalkers capable of doing 1620 k. Daily walk maps for the three capes track are included in the guidebook provided on checkin. The geographically isolated peninsula, has over one third of tasmanias recorded plant species including more than 60 that are threatened species. While there are many excellent walks in tasmania, the three capes track and the overland track from cradle mountain to lake st clair are the two walks getting the most attention for visitors seeking a multiday walking experience.
The three capes track takes you to two of the three. We get to wander over the 180 millionyearold dolerite columns and a lot more as we explore on foot the tasman peninsula national park. The last time i did any serious bushwalking in tasmania was a very long time ago, way back in the 1970s. Join us for a one of a kind adventure, the three capes escape walking experience and explore the natural beauty of the tasman peninsula in the far southeast corner of tasmania. Three capes track proposal project update january 2009 the three capes track is a proposed new iconic overnight walk for tasmania. The three capes track is a proposal to establish a multiday iconic bushwalking experience, including a water based journey, featuring cape raoul, cape pillar and cape hauy on the tasman peninsula in southeastern tasmania. Tasmanias three capes track is not about getting from point a to point b. Jan 14, 2017 cape hauy is one of the 60 tasmania great short walks, based on the track from fortescue bay to the cape and back 8. Three capes walk packfree hiking in tasmania lifes.
The three capes track in tasmania tasmania travel guide. Three capes track in tasmania everything you need to know. Tasmania parks and wildlife services ambitious track is. Three capes track is a 46km, grade 3 one way hike located in cape pillar state reserve tasmania. Just completed a solo trek apart from 47 others trekkers of the 3 capes to complete the tasmania trifecta overland track y 2000 and rafting the franklin y 2016. Sen scott over three days, im exploring the best bits of the tasman peninsula the small thumbnail of land that lies a little over an hours drive from hobart to the southeast and, apart from its rugged good looks, is wellknown for. Four days and three nights on a track so meticulously crafted youre free to enjoy your experience rather. The three capes track in tasmania was our first family multiday hike with our kids who are ten and twelve years old. Oct 11, 2017 walking the three capes track is a remarkable experience.
Three capes walk tasmania 3 capes walk hiking tours. This document provides a summary of the project, incorporating changes and refinements. Jan 12, 2018 tasmanias three capes trail is spectacular, but its not cheap despite its name, there are only two capes on the three capes track. When you book your three capes track experience, you have choices. The three capes track has been designed to cater for a broad range of ages and abilities. Located in tasmania, australia, the track takes 3 nights and 4 days.
The three capes track in tasmania is a multiday walk on the tasman peninsula. This is considered one of the hottest new travel experiences and can be found in the tasman national park. Building tasmanias three capes track off track abc. Share information, photos, experiences, advice, and helpful hints and tricks about the three capes track.
The three capes track takes in spectacular areas of coastline in the southeast of tasmania, within the tasman national park. The 3ct at the moment is actually a two capes track with only the cape pillar and cape hauy sections fully completed about 50km of track to. How to walk tasmanias three capes track lonely planet. Tastrails three capes track with only a parks pass. Three capes lodge walk is a fullyguided walking experience along tasmanias. The long anticipated three capes track opens in tasmania later this month, allowing walkers to make a 46kilometre journey around cape pillar and cape hauy with views to cape raoul. The total hike length is 46km, along ruggedly beautiful coastal cliffline. The three capes track is walked in one direction with a maximum of 48 walkers per day, but people can walk by themselves or in small groups. Tasman peninsula, three capes track, tasmania duration. The three capes track is an independent multiday walking experience on the tasman peninsula. Cape hauy pronounced hay, above, plunges into the tasman sea. It is thought that the 3ct will reduce the demand on the overland track, protect the environment it allows walkers to experience, and at the same time generate increased tourism revenue for tasmania. That one was a very traumatic trip to frenchmans cap in mid winter in a snow storm, but i recently completed the four day three capes track walk and really enjoyed it. This winter break we are trekking to tasmania to do the thrree capes walking track.
Leaving and finishing at fortescue bay this 3 day, 38km track includes the best of the cape pillar area without the luxuries or expense of the three capes walk. All at once, you have stunning views, aching muscles, artfully crafted accommodation to look forward to and, in the middle of nowhere, a beautifully designed resting place that tells part of the story of the area. Tasmanias three capes trail is spectacular, but its not cheap despite its name, there are only two capes on the three capes track. Daily walk maps for the three capes track are included. In the far southeast corner of tasmania lies the spectacular tasman national park with its aweinspiring views. Walk times listed for each day are estimates for moderately fit people. While its called the three capes walk, it is currently a two capes walk the third cape is cape raoul, which is stage 3 of this project and will add another 32km of track and two more huts. We camp and day hike regularly over summer, however, this was a totally new experience. While there are many excellent walks in tasmania, the three capes track and the overland track from cradle mountain to lake st clair are the two walks getting the most attention. Me and my partner will be joining the trek on 7th january, we will be arriving in hobart on 6th jan, but we are thinking of hiring a driver to drive us to a hostel near eaglehawk neck from the airport on the 6th. Visit three capes track on your trip to port arthur or.
Commencing 01 september 2018 this four day walking experience takes you to the edge of the world the three capes lodge walk is a fullyguided walking experience along tasmanias dramatic tasman peninsula with the wild southern ocean as your constant. You could spend an entire day wandering through the site if you want to. Take in the epic view at the top of the three capes walking track in a 360 degree video. It opened two days before christmas in 2015 and all of that hard work and planning is evident in every detail. The official three capes track route does not go to all 3 capes. The amazing, ancient dolerite cliffs of cape pillar. The trail is rated as difficult and is primarily used for hiking. The track emulates a pathway and is a metre in width traversing gravel, rock and timber surfaces. Trip notes pdf download walk map pdf compare walks. Cape hauy is one of the 60 tasmania great short walks, based on the track from fortescue bay to the cape and back 8. It will follow the southern coast of the tasman peninsula for a total of 68 kilometres. For many, this will mark their first multiday walk. The project provided the parks and wildlife service with two sites of huts able to accommodate 48 walkers per night on the newly built and iconic three capes walking track on the tasman peninsula.
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