A scenic view through vegetation showing the rocky shore, shallow waters and a shipwreck at Canoe Bay. A forest of eucalypt trees grows right down to the shoreline. There is an island in the distance. It is a sunny day.

Canoe Bay

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Track closure: Canoe Bay track - bridge replacement
Applies from 10/6/2025

​​Works to replace the bridge at Walkers Creek will start on 10 June 2025. 

Access to Canoe Bay track, Bivouac Bay and Waterfall Bay will be closed during this time.​​

Last reviewed 26/5/2025 10:48 AM


Closed area: Wughalee Falls Campsite – Tasman National Park
Applies from 2/12/2022

​​​​​​​Wughalee Falls campsite within the Tasman National Park is closed until further notice. Alternative campsite Bare Knoll remains open approximately 400m beyond the Wughalee campsite turnoff. This Campsite has limited capacity and cannot be booked. 

For further enquiries please call: (03) 6250 3980​.​​​​

Last reviewed 11/10/2024 11:41 AM


2 hours return, 2km one way
Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
Walk departs from the northern end of Fortescue Bay beach.

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Begin by strolling the beautiful white sands of Fortescue Bay before rising over a rocky headland and descending into the sheltered Canoe Bay. Little Penguins burrow between boulders and amongst the tree roots of tall stringybarks. 

In Canoe Bay you’ll see the remains of a steel-hulled barge, the William Pitt. The barge was used in the 1940s to construct Hobart’s floating pontoon bridge – the predecessor to the Tasman Bridge. In 1955 she was scuttled to become a breakwater behind which small boats could shelter. It’s wonderful snorkelling around the wreck.  

From Canoe Bay, the track continues for another half hour around the coastline to the delightful Bivouac Bay​ campsite​. 

Facilities and further activities are available at Fortescue Bay.