The essence of wandering is truly experienced in Tasmania's East Coast where its unpoiled beauty are made to be explored by foot. From diverse national parks to endless beaches here are the best tracks for every hiker's dream!
Best Walks
Photo Credit: Paul Fleming, Tourism Tasmania
Three Capes
If hiking to the edge of the world is your forte, then this one's for you! It was hailed Australia’s premier coastal walk and has since lived up to its cliff-high hype. 190 million year old sea cliffs boasting some of the highest dolerite columns in the Southern Hemisphere that make up three magnificent capes in this remote part of Tasmanina- Cape Raoul, Cape Pillar and Cape Huay. You can explore on a Three Cape Lodge To Lodge Walk, a 4 days 46km multi day hike, grading easy to moderate. Simply put it is Three Capes, two lodges and one great walk! The one way journey conquers The Blade at Cape Pillar, heading out to the tip of Cape Hauy and the stunning views to Cape Raoul.
Maria Island
A short boat trip takes you to an offshore retreat covering 43km of beaches, sweeping grassland, dramatic cliffs, enchanting rainforests that oozes with convict history. There are stunning self-guided walks here from easy stroll to the more challenging mountain ascents. Feel on top of the world climbing the island's towering peaks, Mt Bishop and Clerk. Or step back in the past walking the World-Heritage Listed convict settlement of Darlington once populated by prisoners. There are no cars on the island so it is teeming of wildlife and perfect for walking. Maria Island is best explored on the 4 Days Maria island Walk, an east coast walking holiday voted among Australia’s best by Australian Traveller Magazine. Immerse the first two nights in permanent tent accommodation with the final night in heritage-listed Bernacchi Homestead.
Freycinet & Wineglass Bay
The Freycinet Peninsula has some of the best-known east coast beaches and home to the iconic Wineglass Bay, considered one of the world’s most beautiful. Boasting a range of easily accessible walking tracks including the short walk to the renowned Wineglass Bay Lookout and half or full day walks to Wineglass Bay beach, Mt Amos and Hazards Beach. Perfect to soak up the views only to dip your toes in its crystalline waters. The iconic duo of Freycinet & Wineglass Bay Walk might tickle your fancy. A 4 day guided discovery of the Freycinet Peninsula’s beaches, coastal heathlands and the famed pink granite slopes of Mt Graham.
Bay Of Fires
A must-visit walking destination for those who dream of long empty beaches, with barely a soul for kilometres. The signature orange lichen-licked boulders, powdered white-sand and turquoise waters are something else. Visiting Binalong Bay is a non-negotiable part of any trip to Bay of Fires. Fortunate souls may even chance upon a pod of dolphins or southern right whales. A location for the luxurious 4 days Bay of Fires Lodge Luxury Walk, voted one of Australia’s Best Walking Holidays. Superb beach and coastal walking combining stays at a private standing camp with two nights at the remarkable Bay of Fires Lodge, where you will be wined and dined with Tasmania’s finest produce and vintages.
