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A 9.4 km out-and-back from Fortescue Bay to Cape Hauy, this 4-hour hike delivers dramatic cliffs, the Candlestick and Totem Pole sea stacks, and a chance to finish with a coastal wine tasting at Bangor Vineyard Shed.
A 9.4 km out-and-back from Fortescue Bay to Cape Hauy, this 4-hour hike delivers dramatic cliffs, the Candlestick and Totem Pole sea stacks, and a chance to finish with a coastal wine tasting at Bangor Vineyard Shed.
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A brisk sea wind hits the face as the track peels away from Fortescue Bay and climbs into Tasman National Park’s open heath. The Tasman Sea keeps time below, waves carving white foam against basalt cliffs while the path threads through eucalypt pockets and wind-hardened scrub. Hikers get to move with purpose — steps, short rests, then another view that insists you stop.
moderate.
4 hours.
Moderate fitness: capable of steady uphill walking and descending stairs for several hours with short breaks.
The return walk is about 9.4 km and typically takes around 4 hours; it’s rated moderate with stairs and some steep sections.
Fortescue Bay has basic facilities and parking; services are limited so use them before you set off.
Dogs are not generally permitted in Tasman National Park except for service animals—check current park regulations before you go.
Active kids used to walking up and down stairs can do the route, but supervision on exposed cliff sections is essential.
The Tasman Peninsula is palawa (Aboriginal) country and later part of colonial-era routes connected to the Port Arthur penal settlement; the coastline’s features were formed by volcanic activity and intense erosion.
Stick to the marked track to limit erosion and avoid disturbing nesting seabirds; practice Leave No Trace and follow park signage on restricted areas.
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