Large rocky cliffs rise from the sea, surrounded by calm water under a cloudy sky, with sparse vegetation on the rocks—an iconic scene along the Cape Hauy walk on Tasmania’s dramatic Tasman Peninsula.
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Cape Hauy Hike Tasman Peninsula

from A$169
1 day

Embark on the Cape Hauy Track day hike from Hobart, taking in towering sea cliffs, wild Tasman National Park coastal scenery, and the awe inspiring Candlestick and Totem Pole sea stacks, with a stop at Bangor Vineyard Shed. A real Tassie adventure on the Tasman Peninsula.

  • Large rocky cliffs rise from the sea, surrounded by calm water under a cloudy sky, with sparse vegetation on the rocks—an iconic scene along the Cape Hauy walk on Tasmania’s dramatic Tasman Peninsula.
  • Person in casual clothes stands on a rocky path along the Tasman Peninsula, with cliffs, sea, and a distant island in the background, surrounded by trees and greenery—a perfect spot for a scenic Cape Hauy walk.
  • An echidna with brown spines walks across a rocky dirt path surrounded by stones and dry vegetation, as if taking its own peaceful hike along the rugged trails of Cape Hauy on the Tasman Peninsula.
  • Tall, rugged sea cliffs with vertical rock formations rise above the blue sea on the Tasman Peninsula, topped with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky. Cape Hauy is visible in the distance, making this a breathtaking destination for an unforgettable walk.
  • A person with a rucksack stands on a rocky path overlooking a large, green, coastal hill with the sea in the background, capturing the stunning beauty often seen on a walk along the Tasman Peninsula near Cape Hauy.
  • Sign for Cape Hauy, one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks, featuring a map of the area and walking route within Tasman National Park on the iconic Tasman Peninsula. This sign provides essential information for those embarking on the Cape Hauy walk.
  • Outdoor stone steps lead uphill past three tall wooden posts and a metal sign reading Three Capes Track, inviting you to hike through the rugged beauty of the Tasman Peninsula. Surrounded by trees and rocks under a cloudy sky, this path leads adventurers towards breathtaking destinations like Cape Hauy.
  • Stone steps leading uphill through dense green vegetation and trees on a sunny day, with blue sky visible above—an inviting scene along the walk to Cape Hauy on the Tasman Peninsula.
  • A person with a rucksack sets out on a walk along a stone path through dense green shrubs, heading towards a rocky hill by the sea under a cloudy sky on the Tasman Peninsula near Cape Hauy.
  • A winding dirt track cuts through dense green bushland on the Tasman Peninsula, leading towards rugged cliffs and tall forested mountains under a clear blue sky—a scene reminiscent of the breathtaking Cape Hauy Walk in Tasmania.
  • Rocky coastal cliff with dense green vegetation, overlooking the ocean on the Tasman Peninsula. An island is visible in the distance under a cloudy sky, evoking the dramatic scenery found along the Cape Hauy walk.
  • Coastal landscape with tall shrubs in the foreground, a rocky cliff on the right, and blue sea water stretching to distant land under a cloudy sky—this breathtaking scene captures the dramatic beauty of the Tasman Peninsula near Cape Hauy, renowned for its stunning walk along rugged coastal paths.
  • A stone path winds through dense green shrubs and trees, leading towards a distant rocky hill under a cloudy sky, reminiscent of a scenic walk along the Tasman Peninsula near Cape Hauy.
  • A rocky coastline with steep cliffs covered in green vegetation overlooks the sea under a partly cloudy sky, evoking the dramatic scenery of Cape Hauy on the Tasman Peninsula—a popular destination for walkers seeking unforgettable views.
  • A person wearing a red jacket and rucksack hikes along a trail through dense green shrubs on the Tasman Peninsula, with the sea and distant hills visible under a cloudy sky, possibly approaching Cape Hauy.
  • Cliffs covered in green shrubs overlook a large body of water on the Tasman Peninsula, with distant rock formations and hills visible under a partly cloudy sky—a stunning view often enjoyed during a walk to Cape Hauy.
  • A small brown and grey bird is perched on top of a leafy green shrub, surrounded by dense vegetation with yellow-tipped branches along the scenic Cape Hauy walk on the Tasman Peninsula.
  • Stone steps lead down to a coastal viewpoint overlooking the sea, with green hills and distant cliffs under a partly cloudy sky—a breathtaking scene along the Cape Hauy Walk on the Tasman Peninsula.
  • Person in red jacket stands on a rocky path surrounded by trees, overlooking cliffs and water along the Cape Hauy walk on the Tasman Peninsula’s stunning coastal trail.
  • A dirt path winds through green hills towards a rocky ridge, with the sea visible in the background under a pale sky—a classic scene from a walk on the Tasman Peninsula near Cape Hauy.
  • A man and a woman in swimming costumes stand in shallow sea water near the shore, with green hills—including the rugged terrain of the Tasman Peninsula—visible in the background under an overcast sky.
  • Two people stand on a wooden lookout deck by the sea, smiling with arms raised after completing a rewarding walk. The background shows the dramatic cliffs and sea of the Tasman Peninsula near Cape Hauy beneath an overcast sky.
  • Five people stand or swim in shallow, clear water at the beach on the Tasman Peninsula, with two tree-covered hills in the background under a cloudy sky—perhaps relaxing after a scenic walk to Cape Hauy nearby.
  • People hike along the famous Cape Hauy Walk on the Tasman Peninsula, following a coastal trail with green shrubs and cliffs overlooking calm water and distant mountains under an overcast sky.
  • A group of people stands and sits on a rocky coastal path overlooking the sea at Cape Hauy on the Tasman Peninsula, with cliffs and distant land visible under a cloudy sky—a perfect spot to pause during a scenic walk.
  • A person in a hat and rucksack gestures with open arms whilst speaking to a group of people during a nature walk on a forested path along the renowned Cape Hauy walk on the Tasman Peninsula.
  • A person with a rucksack stands on a rocky path surrounded by bushes, setting off on a walk along the Tasman Peninsula, with the dramatic cliffs of Cape Hauy and the sea visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
  • Two women stand on a wooden lookout platform by the ocean, with the rugged cliffs of Cape Hauy and the vast blue sky in the background—a breathtaking reward at the end of their Tasman Peninsula walk.
  • Aerial view of a curved, sandy beach bordered by dense green forest and calm blue water under a partly cloudy sky, with the rugged Tasman Peninsula and the renowned Cape Hauy walk visible in the distance.
  • Two hikers pose on a rocky trail with rucksacks and hats, overlooking the breathtaking coastal landscape of the Tasman Peninsula. With dramatic cliffs, lush greenery, and the vast ocean in the background, their Cape Hauy walk offers an unforgettable adventure.
  • Large rocky cliffs rise from the sea, surrounded by calm water under a cloudy sky, with sparse vegetation on the rocks—an iconic scene along the Cape Hauy walk on Tasmania’s dramatic Tasman Peninsula.
  • Person in casual clothes stands on a rocky path along the Tasman Peninsula, with cliffs, sea, and a distant island in the background, surrounded by trees and greenery—a perfect spot for a scenic Cape Hauy walk.
  • An echidna with brown spines walks across a rocky dirt path surrounded by stones and dry vegetation, as if taking its own peaceful hike along the rugged trails of Cape Hauy on the Tasman Peninsula.
  • Tall, rugged sea cliffs with vertical rock formations rise above the blue sea on the Tasman Peninsula, topped with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky. Cape Hauy is visible in the distance, making this a breathtaking destination for an unforgettable walk.
  • A person with a rucksack stands on a rocky path overlooking a large, green, coastal hill with the sea in the background, capturing the stunning beauty often seen on a walk along the Tasman Peninsula near Cape Hauy.
  • Sign for Cape Hauy, one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks, featuring a map of the area and walking route within Tasman National Park on the iconic Tasman Peninsula. This sign provides essential information for those embarking on the Cape Hauy walk.
  • Outdoor stone steps lead uphill past three tall wooden posts and a metal sign reading Three Capes Track, inviting you to hike through the rugged beauty of the Tasman Peninsula. Surrounded by trees and rocks under a cloudy sky, this path leads adventurers towards breathtaking destinations like Cape Hauy.
  • Stone steps leading uphill through dense green vegetation and trees on a sunny day, with blue sky visible above—an inviting scene along the walk to Cape Hauy on the Tasman Peninsula.
  • A person with a rucksack sets out on a walk along a stone path through dense green shrubs, heading towards a rocky hill by the sea under a cloudy sky on the Tasman Peninsula near Cape Hauy.
  • A winding dirt track cuts through dense green bushland on the Tasman Peninsula, leading towards rugged cliffs and tall forested mountains under a clear blue sky—a scene reminiscent of the breathtaking Cape Hauy Walk in Tasmania.
  • Rocky coastal cliff with dense green vegetation, overlooking the ocean on the Tasman Peninsula. An island is visible in the distance under a cloudy sky, evoking the dramatic scenery found along the Cape Hauy walk.
  • Coastal landscape with tall shrubs in the foreground, a rocky cliff on the right, and blue sea water stretching to distant land under a cloudy sky—this breathtaking scene captures the dramatic beauty of the Tasman Peninsula near Cape Hauy, renowned for its stunning walk along rugged coastal paths.
  • A stone path winds through dense green shrubs and trees, leading towards a distant rocky hill under a cloudy sky, reminiscent of a scenic walk along the Tasman Peninsula near Cape Hauy.
  • A rocky coastline with steep cliffs covered in green vegetation overlooks the sea under a partly cloudy sky, evoking the dramatic scenery of Cape Hauy on the Tasman Peninsula—a popular destination for walkers seeking unforgettable views.
  • A person wearing a red jacket and rucksack hikes along a trail through dense green shrubs on the Tasman Peninsula, with the sea and distant hills visible under a cloudy sky, possibly approaching Cape Hauy.
  • Cliffs covered in green shrubs overlook a large body of water on the Tasman Peninsula, with distant rock formations and hills visible under a partly cloudy sky—a stunning view often enjoyed during a walk to Cape Hauy.
  • A small brown and grey bird is perched on top of a leafy green shrub, surrounded by dense vegetation with yellow-tipped branches along the scenic Cape Hauy walk on the Tasman Peninsula.
  • Stone steps lead down to a coastal viewpoint overlooking the sea, with green hills and distant cliffs under a partly cloudy sky—a breathtaking scene along the Cape Hauy Walk on the Tasman Peninsula.
  • Person in red jacket stands on a rocky path surrounded by trees, overlooking cliffs and water along the Cape Hauy walk on the Tasman Peninsula’s stunning coastal trail.
  • A dirt path winds through green hills towards a rocky ridge, with the sea visible in the background under a pale sky—a classic scene from a walk on the Tasman Peninsula near Cape Hauy.
  • A man and a woman in swimming costumes stand in shallow sea water near the shore, with green hills—including the rugged terrain of the Tasman Peninsula—visible in the background under an overcast sky.
  • Two people stand on a wooden lookout deck by the sea, smiling with arms raised after completing a rewarding walk. The background shows the dramatic cliffs and sea of the Tasman Peninsula near Cape Hauy beneath an overcast sky.
  • Five people stand or swim in shallow, clear water at the beach on the Tasman Peninsula, with two tree-covered hills in the background under a cloudy sky—perhaps relaxing after a scenic walk to Cape Hauy nearby.
  • People hike along the famous Cape Hauy Walk on the Tasman Peninsula, following a coastal trail with green shrubs and cliffs overlooking calm water and distant mountains under an overcast sky.
  • A group of people stands and sits on a rocky coastal path overlooking the sea at Cape Hauy on the Tasman Peninsula, with cliffs and distant land visible under a cloudy sky—a perfect spot to pause during a scenic walk.
  • A person in a hat and rucksack gestures with open arms whilst speaking to a group of people during a nature walk on a forested path along the renowned Cape Hauy walk on the Tasman Peninsula.
  • A person with a rucksack stands on a rocky path surrounded by bushes, setting off on a walk along the Tasman Peninsula, with the dramatic cliffs of Cape Hauy and the sea visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
  • Two women stand on a wooden lookout platform by the ocean, with the rugged cliffs of Cape Hauy and the vast blue sky in the background—a breathtaking reward at the end of their Tasman Peninsula walk.
  • Aerial view of a curved, sandy beach bordered by dense green forest and calm blue water under a partly cloudy sky, with the rugged Tasman Peninsula and the renowned Cape Hauy walk visible in the distance.
  • Two hikers pose on a rocky trail with rucksacks and hats, overlooking the breathtaking coastal landscape of the Tasman Peninsula. With dramatic cliffs, lush greenery, and the vast ocean in the background, their Cape Hauy walk offers an unforgettable adventure.

Quick read before you book.

  • Hike the renowned Cape Hauy Track (9.4 km return, approx. 4 hours)
  • Marvel at the iconic Candlestick and Totem Pole sea stacks
  • Experience dramatic cliffs and wild ocean views in Tasman National Park
  • Take in a section of the iconic Three Capes Track
  • Visit Fortescue Bay with crystal clear water and white sandy beaches
  • Enjoy a scenic drive through the Tasman Peninsula
  • Stop at Bangor Vineyard Shed for a wine tasting, glass of wine, or bite to eat

What’s included

  • National Park Entry Fee
  • Small group experience
  • Expert local guide
  • Guided walks and interpretation

Commonly asked questions.

It runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus Fridays from 1 December, departing Hobart at 7:30am and returning around 5pm.

It is a moderate 9.4km return walk of around four hours, with many stairs and some uneven, undulating ground. A reasonable level of fitness is recommended, and you can walk at your own pace.

The track runs from Fortescue Bay through forest and coastal heath to clifftop lookouts over the Candlestick and Totem Pole sea stacks, part of the Three Capes landscape.

Groups are capped at 10 people per guide, so it feels like a hike with friends rather than a bus tour.

Bring at least 1.5 litres of water, plus a day pack, closed hiking shoes, warm layers, a waterproof jacket, sun protection and lunch or snacks.

Food and drinks aren't included, but you can buy lunch on the way to the park, and there is a stop at Bangor Vineyard Shed on the way home for wine or a bite to eat.

Walkers need to be at least 8 years old, and child prices apply for ages 8 to 15.

You get a full refund if you cancel more than 48 hours before departure, less any booking or bank fees. Cancellations within 48 hours and no shows are charged in full.

Tours run in all conditions and the guide may change the route for safety. Refunds aren't given for weather related itinerary changes.

For the same coastline with less climbing, the Tasman Island 3 hour nature cruise takes you under the sea cliffs by boat.

Read more? Here’s the full description.

Get ready for an epic day hiking the Cape Hauy Track in the heart of the Tasman Peninsula. Depart from Hobart early and travel to Tasman National Park, where towering sea cliffs, wild forest, and some of Tasmania's wildest coastal scenery await. Soak up the iconic Three Capes vibes as you step onto the track at Fortescue Bay. Covering 9.4 km return (about 4 hours), the Cape Hauy walk is a real adventure, with plenty of stairs and ups and downs for a good challenge. The trail takes you through lush forest, coastal heath, and out to dramatic clifftop lookouts where the Candlestick and Totem Pole sea stacks rise out of the ocean, perfect for grabbing a legendary photo. After your hike, rest your feet at beautiful Fortescue Bay. Take a stroll along the beach, dip your toes in the pristine water, or just soak up the fresh air in this hidden gem spot. On the return to Hobart, stop at Bangor Vineyard Shed overlooking Boomer Bay. Enjoy a glass of local wine, try a tasting flight, or grab a bite before heading back in the late afternoon with that unbeatable post hike glow. Want to see these cliffs from the water too? Our Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula guide rounds up the best of the region. Explore the day, then check availability.

Additional info by the operator.

What to bring
  • Day pack
  • Large refillable water bottle
  • Closed, sturdy walking shoes (runners, sneakers, hiking boots)
  • Comfortable clothing for outdoor conditions and warm layers
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Your adventurous spirit
Difficulty and suitability This moderate hike covers 9.4 km return with many stairs and uneven, undulating terrain. A reasonable level of fitness is recommended. You are welcome to walk at your own pace or relax at Fortescue Bay if you prefer a gentler day. Returns to Hobart around 5.00pm.