60 Great Short Walks

2-3 hr return / 4-5 hr circuit, 5.6km if returning along same track (grade 2 walk). Approx. 7km if returning via the river in dry conditions (grade 3 walk), Grade 2

Gently stroll through open woodland before reaching Apsley River at the waterhole, stop here and take a dip. Or cross the river on a walk through dry, open forest before descending back to the river at the Apsley Gorge.

4-5 hours return, 11km, Grade 4

A challenging walk offering exhilarating cliff-top and ocean views from the towering dolerite summit.

20 minute circuit, 600m circuit, Grade 1

If you don't have much time on your hands while visitng Freycinet National Park, this easy walk offers remarkable coastal views in a short amount of time.

10 minute return or 20 minute circuit, 400m return or 1km circuit., Grade 2

A short stroll amongst the magnificent white gums of Evercreech, the tallest of their type in Australia.

1.5-2.5 hour circuit, 4.5 km, Grade 3

This stunning set of cliffs on Maria Island hold stories both ancient and modern.

5 minutes to 5 hours, 100m to 5km, Grade 2

Located in Freycinet National Park, this spectacular white sandy beach with turquoise waters begs for long, slow exploration.

40-60 minutes return by same route or a circuit via footpaths, 2.3km circuit, Grade 2

Right in the heart of Swansea is a walk that offers stunning coastal scenery. Named after the local Aboriginal people, this track takes you from Waterloo Beach to Shouten Beach.

1.5-2.5 hours return, 4.3km return, Grade 3

One of Maria Island's most beautiful features, these cliffs lack height but they more than make up for it with their amazing colours and swirling patterns.

20 minute return or 50 minute circuit via Cashs Gorge, 2.4 km return or 4km circuit, Grade 3

Visit Tasmania's highest single drop waterfalls, a short and easy walk through time from mystical rainforest to broadleafed scrub, teatree forest to buttongrass moorlands.

20-30 minute return, 1.2km return, Grade 2

This walk leads to the base of St Columba Falls, one of Tasmania's highest falls. The walk is on a high-quality track through cool and shady rainforest.

4-5 hours circuit, 11km circuit, Grade 4

Embrace the crystal-clear waters of Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach.

1-1.5 hours return, 2.6 km return, Grade 3

The Wineglass Bay Lookout gives you the chance to enjoy one of Tasmania’s most celebrated views in the picturesque Freycinet National Park.