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Itinerary
Day 1: Hobart to Crescent Bay and Mount Brown
Stop At: Mount Brown and Crescent Bay Walking Track, Safety Cove Road, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
We depart Hobart and head off for the day’s walk to Crescent Bay and Mount Brown track which track plays host to the most spectacular beach on the Tasman Peninsula. In addition to the enormous dunes and crystal-clear waters of Crescent Bay, the hike to the summit of Mount Brown offers hikers vast panoramic views of the peninsulas rugged coastline.
The track then heads inland onto the lower knolls of Mount Brown where a series of cairns will direct your ascent. The walk up to the summit (optional) is moderately steep, with views over Cape Pillar, Tasman Island, Arthurs Peak and further south to cape Raoul and Bruny Island.
Once back on the main track we reach Crescent Bay. This beach is incredibly beautiful and often sparsely populated.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Stewarts Bay Lodge or Three Capes & Tasman Lodge
Day 2: Just south of Port Arthur to Cape Raoul
Stop At: Cape Raoul, Port Arthur, Tasmania Australia
Offering some of the most spectacular coastal lookouts in Tasmania, Cape Raoul is an excellent return day walk within the Tasman National Park. With only a few steep sections, this is a comfortable walk allowing ample time to relax and enjoy the expansive views of the surrounding Tasman Peninsula and further south to Bruny Island.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Stewarts Bay Lodge or Three Capes & Tasman Lodge
Day 3: Fortescue Bay to Cape Hauy
Stop At: Cape Hauy, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania Australia
This walk is spectacular however is graded moderate to hard due to lengthy sections of well-constructed stone steps that ascend and descend nearly the entire length of the trail. (you must navigate these heading out to the Cape and on the way back again). The walk starts at a beautiful cove and there are some steep sections with stairs. There is a steep climb at the start (and end of the walk), but once at the top of the first saddle extensive panoramic views stretch far north past the Forester coast to Maria Island and south, detailing the ridges of Cape Pillar. Towards the end the track follows the cliffs edge, providing spectacular views.
The final segment of the trail, before reaching a large plateau, is quite steep and narrow and again care needs to be taken to navigate this section. Once at the end you are able to clearly view the exceptional rock formations of the Candlestick and Totem Pole, large columns of dolerite rocking out of the ocean. We then return via the same route.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Stewarts Bay Lodge or Three Capes & Tasman Lodge
Day 4: Wilderness Cruise
Pass By: Port Arthur Historic Site, Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
After breakfast and lunch making, we head out for our final day. This morning we head out on the 3-hour award wining Wilderness Cruise which departs daily. Make sure you dress warmly for the cruise – warm jackets, scarves, beanies and gloves are recommended.
The boat passes close by the spectacular rock formations along the coastline and stops regularly for easy viewing and photography. See seals, albatross, white-bellied sea eagles and enjoy an exhilarating ride on this fantastic cruise.
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No accommodation included on this day.
