Three Capes Track
About this walking route
The Three Capes Track is a 48 km coastal walk across Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula, linking three dramatic headlands over four days. You'll trek past Australia's tallest sea cliffs—the sandstone ramparts of Cape Pillar and Cape Hauy rise sheer from the Southern Ocean—staying in architect-designed huts spaced along the route. This is a guided-standard walk: well-marked, moderately graded, and fully booked through the managing authority. Weather on the exposed peninsula coast can be fierce and changeable, but the payoff is unmatched sea cliffs and raw southern wilderness.
Highlights
- Cape Pillar: highest sea cliffs in Australia, 913 m
- Cape Hauy's dolerite columns and seabird colonies
- Architect-designed huts with bunks and basic facilities
- Coastal heathland and windswept buttongrass moorland
- Sunrise and sunset views over the Southern Ocean
- Four-day immersion in remote Tasmanian coast
What to expect
Coastal and moorland terrain with moderate ups and downs—no steep climbing, but sustained walking across exposed ridgelines. Surfaces range from well-formed track to tussocky grass and rocky outcrops. Weather dominates the experience: expect wind, cold, rapid changes, and occasional rain even in summer. Days average 10–13 km. The walk is remote; you're self-sufficient between huts with no resupply. Physical fitness for multi-day walking is essential.
Good to know
Book months ahead through the managing authority (Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania); spaces are tightly limited and the walk is restricted to reserved dates. December–April offers the best weather window, though conditions remain unpredictable. Bring waterproof layers, sturdy boots, and sun protection. Huts supply water and basic shelter; bring your own food. One-way transport between the trailhead and finish may require shuttle coordination—check current details with the park authority. Leave no trace: pack all rubbish out.