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Port Arthur · Tasmania · Australia
4-Day Self Guided Three Capes Pack-Free Walk
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This remote and magical landscape features some of the most stunning vertical sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere, secluded beaches, tall forests, and the historic World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Penal Station. Designed for those seeking a flexible and comfortable experience, this Pack Free Walk allows you to carry only a day pack, making it an ideal way to discover this remarkable region at your own pace. The walk includes Tasmania’s iconic capes and other scenic highlights, providing a well-rounded exploration of the region’s natural wonders. You’ll start with the spectacular walk to Cape Raoul, where dramatic cliffs plunge into the ocean, creating a sense of awe and wonder. The trail offers breathtaking views over the rugged coastline, with opportunities to spot local wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and various seabirds. Next, head to Cape Hauy, where the towering dolerite columns rise straight from the sea, providing an unforgettable backdrop. The walk features stunning vistas of the Tasman Peninsula’s sheer cliffs and crystal-clear waters below, showcasing the raw power and beauty of this coastal environment. The adventure continues with a walk along the Tasman Coastal Trail, taking you through lush rainforest and offering stunning views of the coastline. Discover the diverse plant life, including towering eucalypts and lush ferns, as you explore this captivating wilderness. The journey also includes Mount Brown and Crescent Bay, where sweeping views overlook Cape Pillar. The climb to Mount Brown rewards you with panoramic views of the coastline and surrounding wilderness, while Crescent Bay’s expansive sandy beach, framed by towering sand dunes, offers a secluded and serene setting. This self-guided walk gives you the freedom to choose how far you walk each day, allowing you to tailor the experience to your own preferences and fitness level. The Pack Free approach ensures a comfortable and hassle-free journey, with accommodations and transfers pre-arranged, so you can focus on enjoying the natural beauty and history of the area. Stay in carefully selected lodgings that offer comfort and convenience, providing a welcoming place to unwind after a day of exploration. Ideal for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and adventure seekers.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- PackFree Experience
- Scenic Highlights
- Freedom and Flexibility
- Historic Sites
- Stunning Natural Beauty
- Comfortable Accommodations
- Wildlife and Flora
- A Flexible Adventure
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Transportation. Welcome to Australia! Meet your driver at 7.30am for the 2-hour transfer to the start of your walk. Whilst you are walking your overnight bags will be dropped at your accommodation. Upon completion of your walk, your local driver will meet you and transfer you back to Stewarts Bay and your awaiting cosy accommodation.
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Eco Tour at Cape Raoul. Cape Raoul: Our walk begins at the southern end of the Tasman National Park (at the time of writing, Tasmania’s newest National Park). Beginning with a climb up a shallow gradient, we embark through a wet sclerophyll forest, the canopy dominated by messmate stringybark and Tasmanian blue gum. As we near the top of our ascent, these large eucalypts give way to open woodland, populated by endemic silver peppermints. From here, high atop a 450-metre cliff, we can see all the way out to the end of Cape Raoul and our destination. Next, we descend through a cool, south-facing slope populated by ferns, musk and dogwood, before we reach the plateau of Cape Raoul and the gorgeous, thick coastal heathland. Finally, we will arrive at the tip of the cape, where we are greeted with stunning views of the rugged coast and a small Australian fur seal haul at the base of the cliffs. Upon our return to the car park, where you will meet your local driver, it is but a 25-minute return journey to your accommodation.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner of delicious Tasmanian produce in the Lodge’s restaurant.
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Accommodation.
Day 2
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Hiking at Freycinet Peninsula. Tasman Coastal Trail: We begin the day with a climb through a mixed forest, punctuated with Tasmanian rainforest species, as we follow a Camp Creek up Lichen Hill. Reaching the summit, we are given wonderful views to the north of Maria Island and the Freycinet Peninsula. Descending the southern side, we trail through remnant myrtle forests, survivors of the 1967 bushfires, which wiped out most of the cloud-induced rainforest that once grew here. The habitat dries out as we once-again reach the coast and travel atop the high cliff-line path, with views out to Cape Hauy and the Hippolyte Rocks. Dropping back down to sea level, in Bivouac Bay, we then climb up and over a hill, into Canoe Bay, where the shipwreck of the William Pitt lies foundered. From here we skirt around the coast, until finding ourselves on the gleaming white sands of the objectively beautiful Fortescue Bay.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
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35-minute drive will bring you back to your accommodation and the pleasures that await.
Day 3
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Hiking at Tasman National Park (Tasmania). Cape Hauy: Beginning in Fortescue Bay, we head east along the coast of Cape Hauy. Climbing through a habitat of oyster bay pines and native cherry, we eventually reach a plateau, and trail through a heathland of flowers. Coming eventually to a stunning lookout, we are graced with views out to the end of Cape Hauy. Descending and ascending a number of times, we reach the end of the walk, where we find the famous Totem Pole, jutting out from the sea below us, with exceptional views in every direction. Heading back to the carpark you will find your driver who will take you back to the accommodation.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
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This afternoon enjoys free time, you may like to visit the nearby historic Port Arthur or simply relax at the lodge.
Day 4
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Hiking at Mount Brown (South Australia). Mount Brown and Crescent Bay: Beginning just next to Remarkable Cave, we sidle along the coast, going through beautiful heathlands, which belie the rugged cliffs and pounding swell all around us. Passing over heavily rooted sand dunes, we span a blowhole before coming to the intersection of Mt. Brown and Crescent Bay. Climbing Mt. Brown gives some of the best views the peninsula has to offer nestled, as it is, between Cape Raoul and Cape Pillar. After descending, it is an easy diversion down into Crescent Bay and the beautiful sands and large dunes which loom above it. Heading back to the car park, your driver will meet you and transfer you to the Lavender Farm for a special celebratory lunch.
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Transportation. Afterwards, your driver will take you back to Hobart at the end of your fabulous journey. (Please advise your driver if you need to be dropped off directly at Hobart airport). ARRIVAL TIME: 3:30pm Thanks for travelling with us!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Pack Free Walk – carry as little as your water, lunch and camera each day A walking APP with GPS coordinates on your walk Detailed maps and trail notes Transfers to the trail each day Your backpacks will be transferred Accommodation at Stewarts Bay Lodge with on-site restaurant, just moments’ walk from the bay and a short stroll form the Port Arthur historic site. Transfers from Hobart to Port Arthur and return, as well as transfers to and from all your walks. National Park Pass
Not Included
Tips and gratuities
What to Bring
Hiking shoes Comfortable clothes
Meeting & Pickup
Meet your driver at 7.30am for the 2-hour transfer to the start of your walk. Whilst you are walking your overnight bags will be dropped at your accommodation
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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