Skip to content
Menu
Walker Safety Alerts
Search the site
Google
Translate
Disclaimer

Search the site

Close search form
Get your parks pass
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

Find out more

Alerts for Crescent Bay

See details

see details
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

FeaturesExpand/Collapse

  • Fuel stove only

Related PagesExpand/Collapse

    ContactExpand/Collapse

    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.

    About

    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.

    ​
      Buy a map from TasMap
      ​

      ​Tasman National Park is located in the south-eastern corner of Tasmania. It's a 90-minute drive on sealed roads from Hobart via Sorell on the A3, and then the A9 (Arthur Highway) toward Port Arthur. The park straddles both the Tasman and Forestier peninsulas, however most of its accessible features are on the Tasman Peninsula.

      ​Access to the south-western part of the park is also via the Arthur Highway (A9), then following Safety Cove Rd at Port Arthur township to access Remarkable Cave and walking tracks to Maingon Blowhole, Mount Brown and Crescent Bay.

      ​

      Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road.

      ​​With the exception of designated areas in the Fortescue Bay campground, Tasman National Park is a Fuel Stove Only area and campfires are not permitted. 

      To find out what fuel stoves are permitted see the Fuel Stove Only area ​page.​​

      ​

      ​Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our know before you go section.

      ​Remember the safe walking guidelines

      • ​Plan to walk safely
      • Be prepared
      • Avoid walking alone and let someone know your plans
      • Record your trip intentions in the log books 
      • Be prepared to turn back

      Walker safety - day walks​

      ​Even for a short walk on a fine day, carry a light pack with a weatherproof jacket, warm hat, water (1 litre per person for every 3 hours of walking), some high energy food and a first aid kit that includes an emergency space blanket. At the same time, be prepared for bright sunshine—carry a sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Insect repellent can also make your walk more comfortable and be sure to take a rubbish bag and carry your rubbish out with you.

      If your mobile phone has a signal t​​ake it with you. Limit use of your phone to conserve the battery. If your short walk takes you into very remote areas it would be wise to pack extra food and an emergency shelter or tent.

      For full safety information please refer to Safety in parks.