Overview
Each evening, our knowledgeable guides transition to lodge hosts, preparing read more chef-designed meals brimming with local ingredients. Wake to views stretching out to Tasman Island from your door and by day we’ll guide you along Tasman’s epic coastline. The flora, unexpected native animal meetings and long table dinners with new and old friends set this long weekend apart. We top it off with a wine tasting and lunch at an award-winning vineyard on the way home. A long weekend that will last long after you leave us...
Itinerary
A few minutes into the journey we'll arrive at Brooke Street Pier. Here we have two options, If weather permits, we'll board our private boat, Wild Thing. The 90-minute cruise down to Nubeena is packed with spectacular coastal sites and some cracking stories to share en route. For those who are yet to find their sea legs, or in the case of bad weather, we also have the option of travelling to Nubeena by bus. From Nubeena, we will all meet back up and head to the Remarkable Caves trailhead by bus. There's no need to carry anything other than a lightweight day pack for this 3-4 hour walk. Larger packs can stay behind.
As its name suggest, this is a truly remarkable place, with ancient sandstone tunnel carved by the sea. Walking through sand dunes covered in coastal heath, we continue onto Mt Brown where the climb is well worth every step. On a clear day, sweeping views take in Cape Raoul, Cape Pillar and Tasman Island. From here we walk down to Crescent Bay before joining up with our private track and continuing through to Tasman Camp.
Back at camp, enjoy a hot rainwater shower followed by relaxing deck time with a Tasmanian wine or cool drink while the guides get busy preparing your meal. Then settle into our dining room for delicious fare and to celebrate the shared journey of day one. On a clear night, don't forget to look up. The stars here are glorious. Then, rest your head in our comfy private tents.
Wake to the blissful silence of the Tasmanian wilderness and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. We enjoy a relaxed morning before lacing our boots for the 5-6 hour Cape Raoul return walk.
We'll be transported to the trail head with lunch in our daypacks to begin the walk. The walk begins with a gentle climb through eucalypt forest. Then gradually, with each step the grand Tasman Sea begins to reveal itself. It feels like the edge of the world! We'll then descend down to Cape Raoul lookout. Listen carefully and you might hear the seals way down below.
On a clear day, we'll settle in for lunch here but if the weather isn't so kind, we have tranquil locations along the track that are sheltered. The return walk is equally special with its varied perspective. There are plenty of chances for photo stops along the way.
A short transfer will return us to camp, where you can enjoy a couple of restful hours taking in the views or pulling out a good book to read in the fresh Tasmanian air. After time on your private deck, we'll gather for another hearty dinner in the dining room to share tall Cape Raoul stories.
Wake to another hot breakfast prepared by your guides – fuelling for your final day on the Tasman Peninsula.
We start today's walk at Tasman Arch, gently climbing around coastal tracks with sedimentary rock formations and stunning views out to the ocean. After 2.3kms, we get to the Waterfall Bay, where we see a waterfall cascading over the seacliffs into the ocean. Here the group has the option to turn around or continue to Waterfall Bluff (an additional 4kms).
By 1pm, we'll be back on the bus heading to a well-known vineyard for our all-inclusive celebratory lunch and wine tasting. After this, it's an easy drive back to the city for hotel transfers. We can drop guests at the airport between 4:15-4:30pm and then we'll arrive into Hobart at approximately 4:45pm.
Then again, you may enjoy the Three Capes Long Weekend so much you don't hop on the bus back to Hobart! There is plenty more to discover from cosy oceanside stays to whiskies, lavender, uncrowded beaches and more.
Trip Inclusions
- Return transfers between Hobart and the start & finish of the walk
- Accommodation (twin share) each evening in one of our private camps.
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a limited selection of Tasmanian wines
- National Park pass
- Boat transfer Hobart to Nubeena
- Use of a backpack and Gore-tex jacket for the duration of the walk
- Quilts, pillows and a comfortable mattress at each hut
- 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 (Long Weekend) go-to-guide.
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Trip FAQ's Frequently asked questions about the Three Capes (Long Weekend).
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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