Mount Amos Walk

Mount Amos is found in the Hazards, a low-line granite mountain range found near the east coast of Tasmania. These mountain peaks form a spectacular barrier across the national park and dominate this area of it and the popular seaside town of Coles Bay. The track to the summit is both steep and arduous, but the panoramic views from the top are spectacular. The peak overlooks the beautiful Wineglass Bay with its clear, turquoise waters and white sandy beaches continuing out across the Freycinet Peninsula, a Jurassic landscape that spreads out along the point. It is no surprise that the summit of Mount Amos, at 1489 ft, is widely regarded as being one of the best summit viewpoints in Australia, but it does come at a price! To get there you need to be physically fit, climbing and scrambling over large rocks and boulders and hoisting yourself up steep rock crevices; you will not be able to get back down these crevices unaided. The track also passes through the dense bush at times, making it difficult to follow the correct route. This challenging trail is graded as Extra Difficult, for information on how we grade trails, please click here. The trail should not be attempted in wet conditions as the rocks and boulders become slippery and very dangerous when wet. Hiking boots are a must for this trail and some bushwalking experience is needed, along with some navigational skills; signage on the trail is rather limited. It is not recommended for youngsters or the elderly; being just too demanding and hazardous. The summit can also be cold and windy so take appropriate clothing. The trail is a two-mile loop and can be completed in approximately 2 hrs, although caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info, click here. There are no facilities along the trail, although there is a toilet at the carpark which is accessed by driving through Coles Bay, around 20 miles from the Tasman Highway (A3). Note that a valid parks pass is required to enter all of Tasmania’s national parks, these can be purchased either online or at a visitor centre. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the parks. Photo Credit :Mikeybear