Three Capes Adventure Walk

Approximately 5 hours walking

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.

Approximately 5 hours walking

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.

Approximately 6 hours walking

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.

Approximately 6 hours walking (Cape Hauy side trip optional - an extra 2 hours)

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.