Cape Hauy Walk

Take on more than 3000 steps on the Cape Hauy Walk, one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks’ it’s an incredible 10km out-and-back trail that starts at Fortescue Bay on the Tasman Peninsula within the Tasman National Park, Tasmania. With views from start to finish, this well-maintained track’s seemingly never-ending steps are worth the effort, delivering magnificent vistas of and from the famed dolerite cliffs (Australia’s highest sea cliffs), the ‘Candlestick’ and ‘Totem Pole’ sea stacks, as well as far-reaching views across to Tasman Island and Cape Raoul. Seals, dolphins, whales and seabirds are also often spotted here so keep a lookout! A challenging hike due to the thousands of steps, it’s recommended for hikers with bushwalking experience and a relative level of fitness, and many advise hikers to take walking poles on this trail to help tackle the stairs. Graded as Difficult, this hike usually takes around 4 hours to complete. For information on how we grade trails, please click here. Caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info, click here. Forming part of the Three Capes Track, this wild walking trail meanders through forest and coastal bushland before taking on the stepped track that leads hikers to Cape Hauy for a rest and awe-inspiring views before the return journey. For those not daunted by the many steps, extend this walking trail or make it a multi-day trail, camping along the way. Head back past Fortescue Bay (and campground) inland and around to Cape Pillar for more stunning views of the Tasmania’s imposing dolerite columns. ‘A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks’ so make the most of your time in Tasmania and plan other walks on your route planner or hiking app before you go. https://passes.parks.tas.gov.au/ Dogs are not allowed in Tasmania’s national parks and reserves for the protection and conservation of the park and its wildlife.