Three Cape Track

Embark on an awe-inspiring adventure along Tasmania’s Three Capes Track

– a 48-kilometer journey hugging the wild cliffs of Australia’s far south-east.

This isn’t just a path from point A to point B; it’s an immersive journey into the untouched. The transition from World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site to the track’s start is seamless, aided by Pennicott Wilderness Journeys’ boat. Whales, dolphins, and fur seals may grace your voyage.

Travel light; the overnight stays provide gas cooktops, plush mattresses, and communal dining, fostering new connections.

This is a transformative experience, where nature’s transformative power comes alive. Over four days, let the meticulously designed track liberate your senses, so you can fully appreciate the drama of nature. Gaze up, explore, and introspect as you move alongside mosaic stone steps.

Feel the pulse of the Tasman Sea beside you, its rhythm guiding your journey. Through eucalypt forests and coastal heath, embrace the profound silence and overwhelming awe. This is not just a walk; it’s an authentic immersion into Tasmania’s untamed beauty.

Day 1: Leave it all behind…

4km, 1.5 – 2 hrs

Your Three Capes Track Pass includes complimentary entry to the Port Arthur Historic Site (winner of Australia’s Best Cultural Tourism and Major Tourist Attraction) for 2 years. We encourage you to arrive early (60-90 mins prior to departure) so you have plenty of time to explore the historic site and check-in before your boat departs.

Eco-cruise aboard The Blade

Your walk begins with an eco-cruise aboard a purpose-built vessel. Explore coves and the tallest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere en route to Denmans Cove for a 75-minute journey.

When you book, choose the time that suits your travel plans, with two services departing every day. Depending on the time of year you’re walking the track, we have scheduled different times keeping in mind daylight hours.

• 11:30am and 1:30pm June to September
• 11:30am and 2:00pm October to May
• 11:30am and 1:30pm June

The salty air is a taste of what’s to come.

Denmans cove is a stunning natural bay with shifting sands and water flows running from the creek. On some occasions you will need to step down into water with a short wade ashore. On day one, it’s a good idea to pack your towel at the top of your bag and/or wear shorts, zip-off walking pants or trousers that can be rolled above your knees.

During September through to December you may encounter knee-high waters, depending on where sandbanks have formed, it’s all part of the adventure!

Day 2:  11km

Your two-hour walk leads through Eucalypt woodland and coastal heath to Surveyors cabin. This is the part where you stop, unlace and breathe it all in. Upon arrival take a seat on the panoramic deck and take in the magnificent view out to Cape Raoul.

Today is a day of contrasts. Revel in the fragrant eucalypt forests, be captivated by the colourful heathlands, and stride across bronzed moorlands.

Your short climb to Arthur’s Peak gives staggering views across sparkling Crescent Bay and beyond to Cape Raoul. Feel the space around you expand as you descend from the forested slopes of Crescent Mountain to cross the broad, windswept Ellarwey Valley.

Retreat to the shelter of the forest to finally wander into your Munro cabin haven. On nature’s big screen this evening – the drama of Munro Bight and Cape Hauy.

Day 3: 19km

Day three, sea cliffs plunge beneath your feet. The same way they’ve done for eons. Front row seats to their epic vista are worthy of today’s longer kilometres.

Look across to Tasman Island as you take on the challenge of scaling The Blade at Cape Pillar. The track returns to Munro, allowing you to leave your pack at the cabin and walk out and back with a light day pack.

Continue on through fragrant forest and heathland to Retakunna cabin. Restorative views of Mount Fortescue – tomorrow’s climb – fade into your final nightfall.

Day 4: 14km