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walker, on track overlooking Cape Pillar, Tasman National Park
Cape Pillar, Three Capes Track (photograph: Stuart Gibson)

Three Capes Track

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Fire ban: Seasonal campfire bans are in place
Applies from 20/12/2025

As of 2:00am on Saturday the 20th of December, PWS will bring in a seasonal campfire ban for all parks and reserves in the following areas:

  • ​ ​Maria Island and Flinders Island

  • All parks and reserves in the municipalties of Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Dorset and Break O'Day

  • Narrawntapu National Park, Tooms Lake and Snakey Creek Conservation Area

This is a seasonal ban to reduce the risk of fire over summer.

​The map​ below shows all affected areas.  You can still use gas stoves and gas barbecues. ​
State Campfire Ban Map 2025-2026

Look out for these signs.

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Stylised campfire with a red cross through it

Round pot on three legs with a flue. Red cross through it showing that these are not allowed to be used

Please note: Parts of the reserved estate including The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area and the Three Capes Track are fuel stove only areas at all times of the year.​

Last reviewed 15/12/2025 12:08 PM

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

  • Drinking water
  • Fuel stove only
  • Huts
  • Overnight walk
  • Park ranger
  • Picnic facilities
  • Showers (hot)
  • Snorkelling
  • Swimming
  • Toilets
4 day, 3 night hut based experience, 48km
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.
Fees:

​Adult $625

Concession​ $495

Child $495

​These fees are reviewed annually in line with CPI. All fees go directly towards the provision of services and maintenance of the Three Capes Track.​​

The booking fee includes:​

  • Three nights self-catered accommodation in cabins

  • Pennicott Wilderness Journey cruise departing Port Arthur

  • Entry to the Port Arthur Historic Site (valid for 2 years), car parking and secure lockers

  • Bus transfer from Fortescue Bay back to the Port Arthur Historic Site

  • “Encounters on the Edge” guidebook with maps (collected when you check-in to start the track)

  • Park entry fees for the duration of your walk plus an additional day either side​

Bookings:

​Bookings are essential. 

If travelling with infants, please contact PWS prior to making a booking​.

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About

​​​About the track

The 48-kilometre track has been designed as an achievable experience for a wide range of ages and abilities. It has been built to a dry-boot standard from a range of materials, including timbers, stone and gravel and is wide enough for two people to walk side-by-side.

The journey begins with walkers checking in at the Port Arthur Historic Site. You will then board a Pennicott Wilderness Journeys purpose built vessel for a cruise of up to 75 minutes exploring coves and the tallest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere before delivering walkers to the start of the track at Denmans Cove. Over four days and three nights, walkers will cover the 48 kilometres amongst tall eucalypt forests, coastal heath and Australia’s highest sea cliffs.

Evenings are spent in warm and comfortable environmentally-sensitive cabins; Surveyors, Munro and Retakunna.  


Three Capes Track map Buy a map from TasMap

​​​Port Arthur is located 90 minutes south-east of Hobart on the (A9) Arthur Highway.

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.

A maximum of 48 walkers depart per day and use the multi-share, dorm-style rooms. Host Rangers will continue to arrange room lists that are mindful of walker groups, though occasionally some walkers will be required to share with others.

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

​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