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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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Track closure: Three Capes Track - planned burning in May
Applies from 17/5/2021

​​​​​​​The Three Capes Track within the Tasman National Park will close from 17 May to 3 June 2021 to allow parks to undertake fuel reduction burns. 

This shutdown period is scheduled to minimise the impact on walkers and avoid school holiday periods. The shutdown of the Three Capes Track is undertaken each year and is part of the PWS risk mitigation strategy for walkers and infrastructure.  Undertaking maintenance and fuel reduction burns limits the risk of a long-term closure due degrading infrastructure or fire.  

During this period Cape Hauy Track (day walk only) and Fortescue Bay campgrounds will remain open. The Old Cape Pillar Track (inland route to Cape Pillar), Bare Knoll and Wughalee Falls campgrounds will be closed.

Last reviewed 10/2/2021 05:01 PM

Fire ban: Campfire restrictions are in place
Applies from 4/12/2020

​​​​​​​Campfire restrictions are in place for this location. This means you will not be able to use campfires, fire pots and other solid fuels stoves. Heavy penalties will apply to illegal campfires.​ Gas stoves and gas barbecues are permitted. 

The summer conditions have increased the risk of unattended or poorly constructed campfires escaping and becoming bushfires. We have a duty of care to our community and want to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable camping experience.

Further locations may be added if the fire risk in escalates.

For more information please check the Campfire and safety - Fire restrictions pages.

Last reviewed 26/2/2021 03:00 PM

COVID-19 safety information

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  • Drinking water
  • Fuel stove only
  • Huts
  • Overnight walk
  • Park ranger
  • Picnic facilities
  • Showers (hot)
  • Snorkelling
  • Swimming
  • Toilets

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    Area closure. Full information in alert notice.
    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.
    COVID-19: Check the safety page for important COVID-19 Safety Information on personal measures to take, registration, bookings and walker numbers that affect this park location.
    A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
    Fees:
    • Adult $495
    • Concession $396
    • Child $396
    Please note that park entry to Tasman National Park is included in the fee.
    Bookings:

    ​Bookings are essential. See the Three Capes Track website for full information.​

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    About

    ​​Bookings for the multi-day Three Capes Track experience in Tasmania’s far south-east can be made on the Three Capes Track website, Three Capes Track website.  

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

    The journey begins with walkers checking in at the Port Arthur Historic Site. A Pennicott Wilderness Journeys cruise then delivers walkers to the start of the track at Denmans Cove. Over four days and three nights, walkers will cover the 48 kilometres, taking in tall eucalypt forests, coastal heath and Australia’s highest sea cliffs.

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

    ​For more information and to book your adventure, visit The Three Capes Track website.​

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      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 sites in the Fortescue Bay camping area, 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