Best trails in Rocky Cape National Park
Rocky Cape National Park is located on Bass Strait, on the North West Coast of Tasmania. Its landscape consists of rocky coast lines, caves and secluded beaches that were used by the Aboriginal Tasmanians in the past.
Top trails
- (181)•Moderate•4.2 mi•Est. 2.5–3 hrThis is one of the shorter and easier day walks in the south section of Rocky Cape National Park in north west Tasmania. Access the car park via Sisters Beach and Irby Boulevard. The beach walk along Anniversary Bay provides amazing views over beautiful blue waters. In Spring you'll likely be treated to an array of colourful wildflowers through the coastal shrub.
- (130)•Moderate•1.6 mi•Est. 1–1.5 hrThis trail takes you via Banksia Grove, true to its name it is a large collection of banksias Then you’ll take the track towards the coast arriving at Lee Archer Cave, an Aboriginal shelter. A platform allows viewing of the cave while protecting midden material. Please keep to this platform. After returning to the trail junction, it climbs down to Wet Cave, from the track drops down to the coast before returning to the Sisters Beach See more info here:...
- (122)•Moderate•5.8 mi•Est. 3.5–4 hrThis is an easy-to-follow and picturesque coastal walk around Rocky Cape National Park in north west Tasmania. The path flows through low coastal shrubs, rolling hills, and valleys with great views of the ocean and Bass Strait. It is recommended to wear long pants or trousers as large sections of the path are overgrown. Cathedral Rocks and Tinkers Lookout both provide spectacular views from varying perspectives.
- (66)•Moderate•3.9 mi•Est. 2–2.5 hrThe breathtaking Cathedral Rock Track is the perfect way to explore Rocky Cape National Park. The trail has a great mix of expansive ocean views and lovely rolling hills. The vegetation in the area is spectacular with lots of bushes and other flowering plants. Christmas bells are put on beautiful displays from spring to summer. frequently with tea trees, boronia, and heath.
- (58)•Moderate•4.4 mi•Est. 2.5–3 hrThis is a stellar coastal track that connects Sisters Beach and Boat Harbour in Northwest Tasmania. Great views extend over the Bass Straight and the nearby Sisters Island. Pass by some secluded sandy beaches and coves as well as some rocky tidal zones on this traverse. Be aware of the tides as there are alternate inland tracks available during high tides.
- (67)•Hard•10.3 mi•Est. 6–6.5 hrThis challenging circuit pieces together some rocky and difficult coastal walking with an inland track through native shrub to make for an outstanding day walk in Rocky Cape National Park in north west Tasmania. The recommended direction is clockwise so you can tackle the more difficult coastal section first, and then take the inland track as your return leg. Gaiters or long pants/trousers are recommended as there are some large swaths of track that are overgrown. The hard work is definitely...
- (34)•Easy•0.7 mi•Est. 0.5–1 hrThe North Cave Track is a short and well-formed trail that takes you to a viewing platform where you can take in the views over Cave Bay and North Cave. No access is allowed to North Cave as it holds distinct Aboriginal Cultural significance. Parking is available in small pull outs on Rocky Cape Road in the north end of the park.
- (18)•Hard•11.4 miAlong this inland coastal circuit of the Rocky Cape National Park starting at Sisters Beach, you'll catch great views, especially from Tinkers Lookout. The trail can get a little muddy in sections and returning section along the Rocky Cape Coastal Route track can be an occasional scramble and rock climb depending on the tides. There is a short out and back detour toward the end of the circuit that goes out to the Lee-Archer Cave, which can be dramatic when lit by the sun from various angles....
- (27)•Moderate•0.3 mi•Est. 0.5–1 hrThis short and well-formed track takes you to the South Cave Aboriginal Shelter on the coast of Rocky Cape National Park in north west Tasmania. Access the track via the Burgess Cove car park and follow the short path up some rock steps to a viewing platform. The platform also allows for stellar views out over the cape and rocky coastlines below. Take care on the walk down on the rock steps.
- (8)•Moderate•2.4 mi•Est. 1.5–2 hrGet ready for a walk with some seriously stunning Tassie coastline. This bushwalk in Rocky Cape National Park takes you up Broadview Hill for amazing views over Bass Strait, then down to the beautiful and secluded Anniversary Bay. In spring and summer, the hills come alive with colourful wildflowers, making it an extra special trip. It's a bit of a climb in parts, but the views are well and truly worth it.
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