Waterfall Bay from Tasman Coastal Trail
Waterfall Bay from Tasman Coastal Trail (photograph: Craig Vertigan)

Tasman Coastal Trail

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Alerts for Tasman Coastal Trail

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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


8 hours one way, 19kms one way
Grade 4: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.
Unfenced sheer sea cliffs.
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
Tasman Coastal Trail may be walked in either direction, commencing at either Devils Kitchen or Fortescue Bay. A car shuffle is required as there is no public transport. The walk can be shortened by commencing/concluding at Waterfall Bay, accessible by an unsealed road off Blowhole Road (C338).

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​​​An amazing coastal journey through heathland and forest, walkers can take in the dramatic cliff top views of Waterfall Bay and Cape Hauy. The track rises to near the highest point on the Tasman Peninsula, Tatnells Hill at 571m.    

Refreshing ocean swims can be enjoyed at Bivouac Bay, Canoe Bay​ and Fortescue Bay. Pack your mask and snorkel too.

Facilities and further activities are available at Fortescue Bay.