Overview
As the only guided walk to all three iconic capes – Raoul, Pillar, and Hauy – this adventure offers unparalleled opportunities for discovery. Conquer Mt. Brown, explore coastal trails by day, and unwind in utmost comfort at our private accommodations. Stay at our new eco camp with breathtaking views of Tasman Island, and our secluded lodges – the sole accommodations within the Tasman National Park.
Each night, relax and unwind with chef-inspired meals and a glass of local wine, prepared for you by our hosts amidst the serenity of Tasmania's breathtaking wilderness. Ease sore muscles with a massage or facial at our in-house spa nestled into the cliff edge at our Cape Pillar Lodge. With the reward of sweeping views, ocean vistas, ancient rainforests and private lodges, the extra challenge will be well worth the effort on this epic walking adventure.
Itinerary
Groups meet for a gear check and briefing at the walker base (located at 164 Murray Street Hobart) at 7:00 am before departing at approximately 8:00 am. At the Walker Base, you will be instructed by our guides on how to organise your packs for the trip. Please ensure you have had breakfast before arriving at our walker base.
After a 1.5-hour bus drive, the Cape Raoul adventure begins from the trailhead, taking only essential items in a lightweight day pack. This walk will take approximately 5-6 hours to complete depending on the weather conditions and the walking speed of the group. The walk begins as a gentle climb through a eucalypt forest opening to views of coastal seascapes and the blue Tasman Sea before descending to the Cape Raoul lookout. On a nice day, the group will pause to take in the Tasman views and enjoy a packed lunch, if the weather isn't being as kind, a sheltered location along the track will be just as tranquil. The trek back to the trailhead is equally as stunning as the walk out, with plenty of photo opportunities along the way.
The bus will be waiting for you at the trailhead, ready to take you to Tasman Camp for an evening of enjoyment and to celebrate the achievements of day one. Our camp has been designed with comfort in mind, enjoy a hot shower and a delicious meal shortly after in our dining room. After dinner, sip Tasmanian wine on the deck looking out to Tasman Island, before retreating to private canvas tents, that will be fitted with either a king bed or two singles.
Approximately 5-6 hours walking
Wake up to breakfast prepared by your guides, ready for a pack free trek up to the top of Mount Brown, only carrying a day pack. The effort is worth the views, from the peak, you'll be able to see Cape Raoul, Cape Pillar and Tasman Island on a clear day. The 6km return walk will take approximately 3 hours to complete.
After a morning immersed in nature on the trails, Safety Cove is the perfect spot to eat lunch. We'll fuel you with local produce, in preparation for a gentle walk through to Crescent Lodge for night two, where your lodge hosts and accommodation awaits. A private boat will be waiting to depart from Safety Cove for the short trip across to Denman's Cove. On day two, it's a good idea to wear shorts, zip-off walking trousers or pants that can be rolled above your knees. You may encounter knee-high waters, depending on where sandbanks have formed when exiting the boat.
From here, you'll start the two-hour venture to Crescent Lodge, you will be delighted by stories of history and treated to stunning views, looking back at where you have travelled. Crescent Lodge is perched high, with views stretching across Crescent Bay to Cape Raoul, and guest rooms spilling into the gully. Your smiling lodge host will greet you as you arrive and will ensure your time spent is comfortable, while also preparing a three-course feast of local fare. Settle in with a warm shower as dinner is prepared.
Post dinner, take your Tassie pinot to a quiet deck for your own private sunset.
Begin your day in the peaceful ambience of Crescent Lodge, relishing a hearty breakfast in the stunning dining room. Head south to climb Arthurs Peak for a mesmerizing ocean view, where White Bellied Sea Eagles often soar. Enjoy lunch by south-facing cliffs teeming with pelagic seabirds. Afterwards, journey to Cape Pillar Lodge for the next two nights, with the added perk of indulgent options like massages, facials, or even a rejuvenating plunge bath.
Today, on the most adventurous day of your journey, we visit the second 'Cape' of the Three Capes Walk, Cape Pillar. You'll walk through silver gum forest (Eucalyptus Tenuiramis), a species endemic to the area, out to the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere. For those brave enough, we climb the infamous 'Blade' which gives us dramatic views of Tasman Island.
We stop for lunch at Chasm Lookout with a view out to Tasman Island's lighthouse where the crisp sea breeze gives us a quick refresh before our return walk to Cape Pillar Lodge. The challenge in today's walk is the fatigue that comes from a fourth day of continuous walking. Rest your sore muscles back at the lodge by unwinding with a book, indulging in a massage at the Relaxation Pavilion, or simply sharing a cup of tea with new friends before our last three-course dinner nestled into the wilderness on the Three Capes Track.
Those with a penchant for pampering can treat themselves to a massage or facial upon returning to Cape Pillar Lodge. What better way to ease tired muscles and settle in for our final, blissful night.
On our last day, we set out to climb 490 metres above sea level and onto the views of the final third cape, Cape Hauy. We start the day by crossing Retakunna Creek (the local indigenous dialect for creaking trees) en route to a patch of rainforest. Breathe it in – lush mosses, ferns and vibrant greens. The next mission is the peninsula's highest peak, Mount Fortescue. Enjoy lunch with leafy framed ocean views overlooking The Monument.
If time permits, take the side trip and enjoy the majesty of Cape Hauy (an extra 4km) - or simply remain with the group for a final cliff-walk descent onto the cool white sands of Fortescue Bay. Fatigue quickly floats away with a chance to drop the pack and sink your toes in pristine sands and have a quick dip before we head back to Hobart via the airport.
We can drop guests at the airport between 5.15 pm - 5.30 pm and then we arrive in Hobart at approximately 5.45 pm for a glass of bubbles before hotel transfers.
Trip Inclusions
- Return transfers between Hobart and the start & finish of the walk
- Accommodation (twin share) each evening in one of our private camps or lodges.
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a limited selection of Tasmanian wines
- National Park pass
- Boat transfer from Safety Cove to Denman's Cove
- Use of a backpack and Gore-tex jacket for the duration of the walk
- Quilts, pillows and a comfortable mattress at each lodge.
- Sleeping sheet and pillowcase to carry with you
- Two qualified guides for the duration of the walk
- Tasmanian Walking Co's Track Notes list everything you need to prepare and get excited about your adventure, all in one document. From pickup times to gear lists, daily distances to accommodation details, this is your Three Capes (Adventure Walk) go-to-guide.
Walk with us and we’ll take you a step further, a step deeper to climb the iconic Blade and walk the full Three Capes Track. Read more
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Our groups have exclusive use of our private accommodation along the Three Capes Track. Read more
Trip FAQ's Frequently asked questions about the Three Capes (Adventure Walk).
Our trips depart year round. From September through until the end of May we depart every other day for June through until August we schedule read more five departures per month.
Each trip requires a minimum of seven guests and has a maximum of 14 guests. All accommodation is twin share. If you book on as a single read more walker or in an odd-numbered group and the trip fills to capacity, you will share a room with another walker of the same gender.
The minimum age for guests on our Three Capes Adventure is 12 years old. There are no upper age restrictions, however, for guests walking read more with us who are 69 or above we do require a GP to sign off on a letter we provide.
Night 1: Tasman Camp is secluded accommodation on private coastal land, our camp represents the perfect place to retreat. Although read more the camp has been built completely off the grid, we are not without our creature comforts. With most of our days spent in wild, powerful, coastal places, our camp is a sanctuary we can return to at the end of day one, gathering in the dining room and sharing food and stories from the day. Each tent contains either 1 king size bed or 2 singles.
Night 2: Guests have exclusive use of the only private Lodge accommodation along the track. Crescent Lodge is architecturally designed to sit lightly within the environment with stunning views. The Lodge is fitted out with everything you need for a very comfortable stay in the middle of the Tasmanian wilderness, including hot showers.
Three Capes Adventure presents a sustained challenge — most days the distance is greater than the Three Capes Lodge Walk, so you’ll be covering read more 45km over three days, rather than 48km over four days. The challenge lies in the distance covered particularly on day 3 which is the biggest day of walking (17km). A high level of fitness is therefore required, if you exercise regularly and are capable of walking between 14-17km for three consecutive days across varied terrain, you’ll be fine! If you feel this might be beyond your current level of fitness, you may prefer our signature walk.
On the morning of your departure, the guides will carry out a thorough gear check to ensure you have suitable gear and help you reduce pack read more weight. If you adhere to our gear list, your pack will likely weigh between 7kg and 9.5kg. With special attention to reducing pack weight, your pack and its contents can weigh as little as 6.5 kg. The pack and weather proof jacket that we provide have a combined weight of 2.5 kg, leaving 4.5- 6.5 kg for your personal items.
Each person must carry their lunch, all items on the essential gear list plus any extras such as camera.
You will need lace-up hiking shoes or boots that have sturdy, treaded soles. We cannot over-emphasise the importance of appropriate footwear. read more Running shoes, sand shoes, elasticised boots and similar are not acceptable. Boots must be worn in to minimise the risk of blisters. If you haven’t worn your boots for awhile please dust them off, take them for a walk and make sure the soles are still firmly attached to the boot. There is nothing worse than your boot failing on day one. You will be unable to commence the walk without the appropriate footwear.
Our guides are passionate outdoor enthusiasts, educated interpreters and fantastic cooks all rolled into one. Two knowledgeable guides accompany read more each trip. This allows plenty of time for interpretation at interesting points along the track, photo opportunities, rest breaks and walking at your own pace.
All meals and snacks are provided. The guides prepare scrumptious meals each night. We are quite happy to cater for special dietary requirements, read more we just need to know in advance. We use fresh Tasmanian produce and evening meals are served with a selection of Tasmanian wines. *Please note in the best interests of our guests and staff we promote the responsible service of alcohol.
Pre and post accommodation needs to be booked independently, however details on accessing exclusive accommodation deals with Tas Walks partner hotels will be provided by your advisor once you have booked your trip.
At the start of your walk: Our shuttle picks up in front of MACq01 (18 Hunter Street, Hobart) at 6.30am and from reception at The read more Old Woolstore between 6.40am and 6.45am. The shuttle bus will not collect from hotels unless we’re advised that you need collection. If you are staying anywhere else within Hobart, please make your way to our walk base (164 Murray Street) by 7am sharp. Please have breakfast before joining us. if your hotel's restaurant is not open early, check to see if you can get a boxed breakfast dropped to your room (best to book this in when you check in).
At the conclusion of your walk: The group will arrive back into Hobart at approximately 5.45pm, following a Hobart Airport drop-off at approximately 5.30pm.
Dates & Pricing
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