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Cape Hauy

 (Tasmania)

The walk provides some magnificent views of the Tasman Peninsula Coast with high cliffs and spectacular rock formations. A very enjoyable walk from Fortescue Bay on a well marked track

Turn left off the Arthur Hwy (A9) 3.5km south of the B37 junction at Taranna onto a gravel forestry road marked Fortescue Bay Camping Area 12km. Follow the signs for the next 12km to Fortescue Bay and park in the Casuarina Day Use Area. Follow the shoreside track to the Mill Creek Camping Area and locate the start of the walking track near the boat ramp and a sign marked Cape Hauy Track 4 hours return. Tasmap: Tasman National Park Walk through forest and coastal heath to the spectacular off-shore sea stacks known as The Lanterns. This walk is not recommended for children due to its unfenced hazardous cliff edges.

Permits/Costs

Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Parks Pass....$12.00 for 24 hour pass available from the rangers office on site.

Other References

Peninsula Tracks: 35 Walks in and around the Tasman National Park....Peter & Shirley Storey or check out this blog www.karenmeredith.blogspot.com