Walk
Cape Hauy track
Fortescue Bay, Tasmania
Half-day cliff walk to the Totem Pole sea stack, starting at Fortescue Bay.
- Price
- National parks pass required
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 4 hours
A well-made 9.4 km return track with plenty of steps, ending at the headland above the Candlestick and Totem Pole dolerite pillars. Parks Tasmania rates it about four hours return. It is one of the best coastal walks in the state, with serious sea views the whole way.
Good to know
- Take plenty of water and snacks
- Start early, the car park fills
- Wear proper shoes, it is steep in places
- Best time
- Early morning, clear day
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- 12 km unsealed road to Fortescue Bay, fine for 2WD.
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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