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Cape Hauy Track

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Cape Hauy Track

Moderate

4.7

(48)

725

hikers

Cape Hauy Track

03:34

10.2km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Tasman National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

523 m

Fortescue Bay

Highlight • Beach

Fortescue Bay is a popular attraction of Tasman National Park, with trails surrounding its shoreline. Hikers can enjoy views over the water from woodland tracks, beaches, and dramatic cliffs.

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2

4.07 km

Cape Hauy Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just a short spur from the main trail brings you to the cliff edge for dramatic views across the water and other cliffs.

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3

4.41 km

Cape Hauy Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This isn't the longest track in Tasman National Park but it might have the most steps of any you're likely to walk. Due to the steep cliffs and undulating terrain …

Tip by

4

5.11 km

Cape Hauy

Highlight • Viewpoint

This was the last highlight of the Three Capes Track. But it can also be done as a day walk starting from Fortescue Bay.
Offers spectacular cliff views.

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B

10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

3.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.95 km

3.29 km

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Comments

February 2, 2024,Hike to Cape Hauy

The new trail is a wonder of engineering. Over two thousand stone steps. Fast walking.

March 16, 2024,Cape Hauy Viewpoint loop from Doo Town

It was a hike for 10k, forgot to resume tracking at some point. A lot of stairs and scenic views 😊

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