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OSM map layer · LineString
-43.18, 147.96 · rel 5693084
-43.18, 147.96 · rel 5693084
Three Capes Track
46,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Tasmania · -43.18°N ·
147.96°E
46,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
20
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
5× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
5× viewpoint
Arthurs Peak
summit ·
on the route
28,2 km
61%
Where the ell are we?! (mid bench sign)
viewpoint ·
on the route
37,9 km
82%
Purgatory Hill
summit ·
401 m off route
43,5 km
94%
Chasm Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
46,2 km
100%
Pillars of the south
viewpoint ·
on the route
46,2 km
100%
Mount Fortescue
summit ·
on the route
46,2 km
100%
Monument Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
46,2 km
100%
Seal spa
viewpoint ·
on the route
46,2 km
100%
The Blade
summit ·
117 m off route
46,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Three Capes Track is 46.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Three Capes Track takes approximately 11h 31min to complete.
No, Three Capes Track is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Three Capes Track starts near coordinates -43.1387, 147.8935.
Three Capes Track is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Three Capes Track is maintained and managed by Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service.