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- Cape Pillar’s sheer sea cliffs — Giant dolerite walls plunging straight into the Southern Ocean. The drop-offs and sweeping views to Tasman Island feel properly cinematic; standing on those headlands gives you the “edge of the earth” vibe that separates this track from most forest walks.
- Cape Hauy and the Totem Pole sea stack — A classic photo: the needle-thin Totem Pole rising offshore and the broad headland viewpoints you walk along. The dramatic sea stacks and exposed headland make for some of the most jaw-dropping coastal scenery in Tasmania — and climbers’ legends to boot.
- Cape Raoul’s columned headland — Long finger-like cape, towering cliffs and striking columnar rock formations carved by the sea. The scale and sculpted geology here are different from the average coastal lookout;
- Cape Pillar’s sheer sea cliffs — Giant dolerite walls plunging straight into the Southern Ocean. The drop-offs and sweeping views to Tasman Island feel properly cinematic; standing on those headlands gives you the “edge of the earth” vibe that separates this track from most forest walks.
- Cape Hauy and the Totem Pole sea stack — A classic photo: the needle-thin Totem Pole rising offshore and the broad headland viewpoints you walk along. The dramatic sea stacks and exposed headland make for some of the most jaw-dropping coastal scenery in Tasmania — and climbers’ legends to boot.
- Cape Raoul’s columned headland — Long finger-like cape, towering cliffs and striking columnar rock formations carved by the sea. The scale and sculpted geology here are different from the average coastal lookout; it’s a great place to feel how raw the coastline can be.
- Elevated boardwalks, coastal heath and wildflowers — The track uses raised boardwalks to thread across fragile cushion plants and heath, so you get uninterrupted panoramas while stepping through strange, windswept vegetation. In spring the colour and scent of the coastal heath make the views even better — and the boardwalks keep the experience low-impact.
- Wildlife and sea-watching — whales, seals and dusk critters — From the cliffs you can spot seals, seabirds and (in season) migrating whales breaching offshore. Near dusk you’ll often see wallabies and wombats near the camps. The combo of big ocean life and approachable land mammals is a nice contrast to many inland treks.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.