Tasman Island beach looking ruggered surrounded by moody afternoon light and grey clouds.
View of Tasman Island from Crescent Beach (photograph: Jessica Hewenn)

Crescent Bay

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Planned burn: Tasman Arch - Tasman National Park
Applies from 13/5/2025

​​Weather permitting, we will be conducting a fuel reduction burn at Tasman Arch in the Tasman National Park on 13 May 2025. The burn will take 1 to 2 days to complete. Please comply with directions from staff or any signs if you are in the area.

Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen and the Tasman Coastal Trail from Waterfall Bay Road to Tasman Arch will be closed to visitors while burning operations take place.

The total area of the burns is approximately 34 hectares.

This burn is part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program. Visit our webpage​ for more information about planned burns.

Last reviewed 12/5/2025 09:22 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


4 hours return, 7.5 km return
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.

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With its turquoise waters and soft, rich sand, C​rescent Bay is a popular summer swimming spot. Spend some time soaking up the sun's rays, watching the waves lap on the shoreline and admiring the heights of the surrounding sand dunes.  On a clear day you can see Tasman Island and the striking cliffs of Cape Pillar.

Begin at the Remarkable Cave car park and head towards Maingon Blowhole. From here continue on for about another 1 hour 30 mins until you reach a junction. Either head south toward Mount Brown, or turn north-east and follow the signs to the beach. 

The walking track finishes above the beach where the dynamic coastal environment has led to the accumulation of large dolerite boulders, worked smooth from the relentless impact of the ocean. If you choose to scramble over these large rocks you'll reach the beautiful sands of the picturesque Crescent Beach.​ 

Please help to keep this area pristine, remember to take all rubbish home (including tissues) and leave nothing behind but fooprints. 

Return to the car park via the same route.