What you get on this adventure : Two experienced, accredited, local hiking guides with extensive knowledge of the area 4-day Three Capes guided walk Accommodation for 3 nights in log cabins in Port Arthur (twin/double occupancy, ensuite) Pick-up and drop-off in Hobart All transfers during the tour in a comfortable 12-seater mini-coach with luggage trailer All meals (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 two-course dinners, plus trail mix, nibbles, fresh fruit, snacks, tea and coffee, biscuits/cake and non-alcoholic drinks throughout) Three-hour wilderness cruise All National Park entry fees Carbon offset program per sustainability principles What’s not included : Flights to Tasmania Airport transfers Alcoholic beverages Any additional cafe/food stops not provided by the guide Single supplement — available to add to your booking upon checkout Guide gratuities — optional Travel and medical insurance — optional

How fit do I need to be?

The furthest distance of this Three Capes guided walk in a day is 14 km (8.7 miles), with the terrain rated moderate to moderately difficult. Some sections of the trip may include shorter steep hill sections, very steep parts, rough surfaces, and plenty of steps. Bushwalking experience is required and directional signage may be limited, but that won’t be a problem as an expert guide will be leading the way. You will be hiking for 3 days in a row. To learn about day-by-day distances and difficulty, check out the itinerary. For more walking and hiking holidays in Australia, click here !

What do I need to bring?

Essential items Reliable and comfortable pair of walking boots or shoes that are worn in (runners and flat-soled shoes are not recommended except to wear after the day’s activities) Good quality hooded rain jacket Day pack of at least 20L capacity, with a load bearing harness and the ability to carry a water bladder and your required gear. Fleece jacket Wide-brimmed hat for sunny days Beanie or woolen hat & gloves for cold days Water bladder and water bottle (2L capacity) Electrolytes/hydrolytes High-factor sunscreen and lip balm Blister pads and/or tape for rubbing/blisters Antiseptic hand gel Sunglasses Tupperware container to carry your lunch Optional extras (recommended) Walking poles Gaiters — for safety / protection measures Camera Binoculars Spare batteries for all devices/charger Keep cup for any café stops Main bag (please bring your gear in a soft (rather than hard) bag) 2 pairs long and/or short pants — preferably loose fitting, lightweight and quick drying 2 long sleeve shirts — light, breathable sun cover 4x t-shirts Fleece jacket/woolen sweater for warmth Swimmers/bathers, lightweight towel for swims Walking socks & underwear Thermals to keep warm in blustery conditions Waterproof, reusable bag for worn clothing Comfortable shoes & clothes for the evenings Toiletries — shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, soap, toothpaste, repellents and personal items PPE masks, hand sanitiser, rapid antigen tests

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this Three Capes guided walk, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1. It takes a minimum of 7 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants. The tour is bookable up to three weeks prior to the departure date. Trip departure is confirmed at the latest 60 days prior to the departure date. Three Capes guided walks can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors older than 14 may be permitted to join the Three Capes guided walk on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your Three Capes guided walk is Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. To get there, most people fly into Hobart Airport (HBA) . From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Hobart—it will take you around 20 to 30 minutes. Make sure to reach Hobart at least a day prior to Day 1 of the tour, as you’ll have to meet your guide early in the morning for a transfer to your first stop of the tour. The exact starting point is Hotel Grand Chancellor in Launceston at 7:30am for a 7:45am departure.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection . To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner ! Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

TASMANIA | AUSTRALIA

Three Capes Guided Walk, Tasmania

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Season

October through May

Duration

4 days

Accommodation

Log cabins with a view of a bay

Difficulty

Guides

Mat, Beth, Park Trek Walking Holidays

Questions, additional dates, private groups

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From $1,880 () / 4 days

Intro
Itinerary
Brochure
Guides
Accommodation and food
Reviews
Things to know

The Three Capes Track is Tasmania at its finest—a 4-day hike that feels like stepping into a different world, a world of mythic proportions. But what makes this journey unforgettable isn’t just the landscapes, but the sense of isolation and connection to nature you’ll feel here. Trust me on this one, it’s so remote and wild, and the absence of crowds make this trail feel almost private. We will dive deep into Tasmania’s wild heart and discover monumental cliffs, epic bays, stunning rock formations emerging from the sea, and so much more. You’ll walk away with countless pics and lifelong memories!

Mat

Hiking guide

Adventure highlights

31 km (19 miles) along Tasmania’s coastline

Over four days, we’ll be exploring the Three Capes and Tasman Peninsula with just our daypacks
Charming cabins overlooking a bay

This journey is all-inclusive—all food, transfers, expert guides, and cute log cabins are arranged
Spot Tassie’s wildlife

As a cherry on top, we’ll go on an award-winning wilderness cruise and see seals, albatross, white-bellied sea eagles, and more

Itinerary

This 4-day Three Capes walk unveils Tasmania’s most spectacular scenery, offering terrific views from towering clifftops, marveling at incredible rock formations, and cruising around the spectacular Tasman Peninsula. With some parts of the trail being quite challenging, just keep in mind that the rewards are well worth the effort! This guided walk is designed to be all inclusive, so all you’ve got to do is show up—everything else is taken care of, including lodging in log cabins, all meals, transfers, and an experienced guide.

Tucked between the Remarkable Caves and Port Arthur, the Crescent Bay and Mount Brown 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 panoramic views of the rugged coastline. We begin today’s walk at the Remarkable Caves car park. The first part of the hike crosses a series of sand dunes covered in coastal heath vegetation, and you may even spot an echidna. This section offers westerly views back towards Cape Raoul. The track then opens out into a gaping cavity known as Maingon Blowhole.

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 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. After the day’s walk, we head back to our accommodation for a well-earned swim in the crystal-clear waters of Stewarts Bay if you desire, followed by pre-dinner nibbles and a fabulous two-course meal prepared by your guides.

Meals: Lunch and dinner
Hiking: 9 km / 5.6 miles, 5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate to hard
Accommodation: Log cabins
After breakfast and lunch preparation, we begin our walk today out to Cape Raoul. 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, the walk 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.

The bushland opens up with spectacular views of the incredible dolerite cliffs of the Tasman National Park. A short distance to the right is another open section of the cliff top allowing you a stunning view down to Shipstern Bluff, beyond to Bruny Island and Tasmania’s southern coast. From here, we also may have our first encounter with the intense winds the Capes are famous for (some of the strongest recorded winds in Australia). Once on the plateau, the landscape changes to stunning coastal banksia scrub and soon we see our first glimpses of the northern coastline including Mt Brown, Arthurs Peak, and Mt Fortescue, and a little further east, the 300-meter high cliffs of Cape Pillar. This evening we enjoy nibbles, followed by a two course dinner prepared by your guides.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 14 km / 8.7 miles, 6 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Accommodation: Log cabins
This is a well-constructed trail with fantastic views. This walk is spectacular, though it’s graded moderate to hard due to several hundred meters of steps that go up and down (you must navigate these heading out to the Cape and on the way back again). Extra care needs to be taken when navigating these steep steps! The Cape Hauy trail follows the rocky coastline and as the trail climbs, the She Oaks and Banksia’s of the lower coastline give way to dry sclerophyll forest.

We’ll start at a beautiful cove, with some steep sections with stairs that you need to tackle in both directions. There is a steep climb at the start (and end of the walk), but once at the top of the first saddle, panoramic views stretch far north past the Forester coast to Maria Island and Cape Pillar. The track then follows the cliff’s edge, providing thrilling views. The final segment of the trail, before reaching a large plateau, is quite steep and narrow and again, careful here. You’ll finally see rock formations of the Candlestick and Totem Pole, large columns of dolerite rocking out of the ocean. We then return via the same route. The terrain is quite rocky and there are ups and downs but it is magnificent. This afternoon you have the option to visit the Port Arthur Historic Site (at your own expense).

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 8 km / 5 miles, 5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate to hard
Accommodation: Log cabins
Let’s head out for our final day! This morning we’ll go on a 3-hour award winning Wilderness Cruise. Make sure you dress warmly for the cruise – warm jackets, scarves, beanies and gloves are recommended. The boat gets very close to the spectacular rock formations along the coastline and stops regularly for easy viewing and photography. Spot seals, albatross, white-bellied sea eagles, and enjoy an exhilarating ride on this fantastic cruise.

We are back on dry land by 1pm where we enjoy some lunch and make our way back into Hobart with some stops for more sights along the way. We arrive back at approximately 5pm where we drop you back at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Davey St, Hobart. If you’re planning on flying out the same day, don’t book a flight earlier than 7pm. If you’d like to stay longer and explore the area, just ask us for recommendations!

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

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Meet your guides

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Mat

Hiking guide

Mat first came to Tassy in 2021 and instantly fell in love with its wild beauty and the scope for adventures it presented. He has since been living and guiding full-time in Tasmania. As a keen explorer and history buff, he is passionate about sharing Tasmania’s special places and stories with his guests and friends.

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Beth

Hiking guide

Beth is part of the amazing Tasmania Park Trek Crew. Beth has a passion for the outdoors and all things associated with nature. Her current goal is walking all the Abels (158 of Tasmania’s Mountains over 1,100m tall). In her spare time, you’ll see her out walking, rock climbing or adventuring somewhere new.

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Park Trek Walking Holidays

Founded in 2000, Park Trek Walking Holidays invites you to a fusion of wellness and nature amidst Australia's iconic landscapes. With a legacy spanning over two decades, they are experts in small-group, day-pack-only guided walks, ensuring you connect with the wonders of Australia's finest trails while preserving the environment. As Advanced Eco-Certified Tourism specialists, Park Trek champions 'Leave No Trace' principles, sources local supplies and accommodations, and celebrates the local communities they encounter with their guests. Their local guides infuse cultural and historical insights into your journey, elevating your outdoor experience.

Accommodation and food

Log cabins

Our accommodation will be at a handpicked lodge and its log cabins nestled in the native bushland of Port Arthur, with serene views over Ladies Bay. The log cabins are just a short walk to the beach and offer a shared living space, deck, and bathroom. Each cabin comes equipped with an outdoor balcony setting, kitchen, lounge, TV, and peaceful views of the surrounding bush. Towels and linen are provided, and laundry facilities are available in each cabin.

The cabins are ensuite and they feature one or two bedrooms, with a variety of single, twin, and queen bed configurations. Keep in mind that you’ll be sharing the bathroom with other guests in the cabin. Single supplement is available, but limited, and you can add it upon checkout—note that a single supplement only means a room to yourself, but you still may need to share the bathroom.

Food

The food served on tour is designed to be healthy, hearty and home-style. Dishes are meant to showcase regional produce, including local cheeses, yogurt, fruit, vegetables and meats, and to support local farmers and minimize food miles. Most dietary needs can be accommodated, but please let us know if you have them upon booking.

- Breakfast is a continental spread of muesli, fruit, yogurt, toast, and spreads. Coffee and tea are always available.
- Lunch may vary from day to day, but includes sliced meat, salad, rolls, bread, and wraps. Some days might include something different like roasted chicken.
- Dinner is a casual two-course meal of main and dessert prepared by your guides. The menu changes to suit available fresh produce but could include a classic roast lamb, curry, or similar. Dessert may include things like apple crumble, mini pavlovas, or seasonal fruit salad.
- Snacks & antipasti are provided throughout and include fresh fruit for the trail, biscuits and/or fruit cake for tea breaks. Each night your guides offer cheese, dips, and crackers as pre-dinner nibbles and self-serve trail mix selection at the start of each day.

While alcoholic beverages are not provided, guests are most welcome to bring them along! If you’re bringing bottled wine, pack it well in your main bag to avoid breakages.

5.00 (5 reviews)

Shayne Hiscock (source: Google Reviews)

Three Capes & Turrakana in Tasmania – 4 days with Park Trek. Absolutely stunning scenery, walks were challenging but doable with breaks for photos etc. Our guide Morgan was fabulous & a credit to your company. Food & accommodation were plentiful and comfortable. I highly recommend Park Trek and hope to walk with you again.

Brigid Carey (source: Google Reviews)

Our 3 Capes walk in Feb was one of the best experiences I have had. The Park Trek team showed such extraordinary care for us, adapting and working so hard to ensure we had a wonderful trip. They were informative, so very caring and generous in everyway – I’ll treasure this trip with my friends and getting to know the beautiful guides. Highlights on top of the gorgeous hike included the guides knowledge of the area, flora and fauna, the beautiful home cooked meals and the lovely little cabins amongst the trees with the most beautiful secluded little bay beach for swimming just a stones throw away. Would book another trip in a heartbeat and couldn’t recommend more highly.

Merci on Tour (source: Google Reviews)

Did the three caps tour with Heidi and Steve. Great tour, incredibly beautiful lodge. Delicious and above all high quality catering. Great experience, would love to do it again anytime, highly recommended. Thank you so much

Gail Hanusiewicz (source: Google Reviews)

Such a great company to walk with. Did the 3 capes walk in Tasmania which was so well organised and catered for. Reasonably priced & there is nothing I can find to fault or say anything negative about. The actual walks to the capes are amazing and Park Trek/our guide did such a great job of organising everything. Have previously done walk (Bay of Fires, Tasmania) with Park Trek and was just as happy with that one. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a guided walk.

Jo Holt (source: Google Reviews)

I did the Three Capes & Turrakana / Tasman Peninsula – lutruwita / Tasmania – 4 Days with Park Trek and it was incredible. Walks were challenging but the views and landscape more than helped keep us going. The guides were so knowledgeable, helpful and very keen to make our experience very special. Food was great too! Our group is already talking about when we’ll be booking our next one!

Things to know

What you get on this adventure:
- - Two experienced, accredited, local hiking guides with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 4-day Three Capes guided walk
  - Accommodation for 3 nights in log cabins in Port Arthur (twin/double occupancy, ensuite)
  - Pick-up and drop-off in Hobart
  - All transfers during the tour in a comfortable 12-seater mini-coach with luggage trailer
  - All meals (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 two-course dinners, plus trail mix, nibbles, fresh fruit, snacks, tea and coffee, biscuits/cake and non-alcoholic drinks throughout)
  - Three-hour wilderness cruise
  - All National Park entry fees
  - Carbon offset program per sustainability principles
What’s not included:
- - Flights to Tasmania
  - Airport transfers
  - Alcoholic beverages
  - Any additional cafe/food stops not provided by the guide
  - Single supplement — available to add to your booking upon checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
  - Travel and medical insurance — optional
The furthest distance of this Three Capes guided walk in a day is 14 km (8.7 miles), with the terrain rated moderate to moderately difficult. Some sections of the trip may include shorter steep hill sections, very steep parts, rough surfaces, and plenty of steps. Bushwalking experience is required and directional signage may be limited, but that won’t be a problem as an expert guide will be leading the way. You will be hiking for 3 days in a row.

To learn about day-by-day distances and difficulty, check out the itinerary.

For more walking and hiking holidays in Australia, click here!
Essential items
- - Reliable and comfortable pair of walking boots or shoes that are worn in (runners and flat-soled shoes are not recommended except to wear after the day’s activities)
  - Good quality hooded rain jacket
  - Day pack of at least 20L capacity, with a load bearing harness and the ability to carry a water bladder and your required gear.
  - Fleece jacket
  - Wide-brimmed hat for sunny days
  - Beanie or woolen hat & gloves for cold days
  - Water bladder and water bottle (2L capacity)
  - Electrolytes/hydrolytes
  - High-factor sunscreen and lip balm
  - Blister pads and/or tape for rubbing/blisters
  - Antiseptic hand gel
  - Sunglasses
  - Tupperware container to carry your lunch
Optional extras (recommended)
- - Walking poles
  - Gaiters — for safety / protection measures
  - Camera
  - Binoculars
  - Spare batteries for all devices/charger
  - Keep cup for any café stops
Main bag (please bring your gear in a soft (rather than hard) bag)
- - 2 pairs long and/or short pants — preferably loose fitting, lightweight and quick drying
  - 2 long sleeve shirts — light, breathable sun cover
  - 4x t-shirts
  - Fleece jacket/woolen sweater for warmth
  - Swimmers/bathers, lightweight towel for swims
  - Walking socks & underwear
  - Thermals to keep warm in blustery conditions
  - Waterproof, reusable bag for worn clothing
  - Comfortable shoes & clothes for the evenings
  - Toiletries — shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, soap, toothpaste, repellents and personal items
  - PPE masks, hand sanitiser, rapid antigen tests
Group sizes and pricing
- - For this Three Capes guided walk, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 7 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
  - The tour is bookable up to three weeks prior to the departure date. Trip departure is confirmed at the latest 60 days prior to the departure date.
Three Capes guided walks can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors older than 14 may be permitted to join the Three Capes guided walk on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  - If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your Three Capes guided walk is Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. To get there, most people fly into Hobart Airport (HBA). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Hobart—it will take you around 20 to 30 minutes.

Make sure to reach Hobart at least a day prior to Day 1 of the tour, as you’ll have to meet your guide early in the morning for a transfer to your first stop of the tour. The exact starting point is Hotel Grand Chancellor in Launceston at 7:30am for a 7:45am departure.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits
You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

Basic
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Super Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.