Fluted Cape parking area
| Nearest Road: | Adventure Bay Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Adventure Bay |
| Locality: | Bruny Island |
| Latitude: | S 43° 21′ 51″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 21′ 14″ |
| Elevation: | 2 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
3 walks from Fluted Cape parking area
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Fluted Cape Walk
| Goal: | Fluted Cape summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 5,400 m |
| Comment: | Grass Point Track to the point, then Fluted Cape track to summit. Continue circuit track back to car park. |
References
Nick Dotson, Welcome to Bruny Island, Bruny Island Accommodation Services, Adventure Bay: Fluted Cape
3 hours circuit
“Please note that this walk should not be attempted by young children unless closely supervised.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 38, Number 8, Fluted Cape
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“The sea cliffs here are up to 250m high.â€
Bruny Island - Attractions and Accommodation, Number 6, Fluted Cape
3 hours retrace route
“… challenging, steep climb…â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Number 7, Fluted Cape
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“Walk clockwise only on the more challenging Fluted Cape walk.â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Fluted Cape
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“The track climbs steeply, staying close to the coastal cliffs…â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 64, Number 20, Fluted Cape
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“The walk is not recommended for small childrenâ€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 3, Number 5, Fluted Cape - February 4 2015
3 hours circuit
“… steep in sections with some substantial climbin required to reach the Fluted Cape summit at 272m.â€
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 39, 39 - Fluted Cape Track
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“Narrow bush track, steep sectons.â€
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 10, Number 2013, Fluted Cape, Bruny Island, October 2013
3 hours circuit
“Look out at the end of the beach for where the track steps up into the bush.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 72, Number 30, 30 - Grass Point
1 hour 30 minutes circuit
“… keen walkers can pick up a foot track climbing southeast along the clifftops to Fluted Cape.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 76, Number 32, 32 - Grass Point and Fluted Cape
3 hours circuit
“The climb is steep in part and continues for over 1 km before the highest point is reached.â€
Hillary Cane, Bill Erickson, Bec & John Davis, Mike & Anne Briggs, Bruny Island - A Guide for Walkers, 2nd ed., Grundys Point Press, Page 28
Tags
Grass Point Walk
| Goal: | Ruins of whaling station |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Return distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Take Grass Point Track along coast to Grass Point, the site of old whaling station. Return the same way unless you want the steep walk up Fluted Cape. |
References
Nick Dotson, Welcome to Bruny Island, Bruny Island Accommodation Services, Adventure Bay: Grassy Point
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“During migration season Southern Right Whales return to Adventure Bay.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 64, Number 20, Fluted Cape
“Start by heading onto the beach and following it east.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 3, Number 5, Fluted Cape - February 4 2015
1 hour retrace route
“… trail to Grass Point is recommended for families with young children.â€
Tracks and Trails in Kingborough, Kingborough Council, Number 39, 39 - Fluted Cape Track
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“A shorter return along the coastline from Grass Point is rated easy and suited for families.â€
Bruny Island - Attractions and Accommodation, Number 7, Grass Point
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“Coastal walk, suitable for families.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 72, Number 30, 30 - Grass Point
“Strike out along the beach. At the far end a footpath cuts up thte slope to a track…â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Number 7, Grass Point
“A shorter, easier walk to Grass Point is also an option.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 76, Number 32, 32 - Grass Point and Fluted Cape
“An easy coastal walk through light bush…â€
Hillary Cane, Bill Erickson, Bec & John Davis, Mike & Anne Briggs, Bruny Island - A Guide for Walkers, 2nd ed., Grundys Point Press, Page 26
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Penguin Island walk
| Goal: | Penguin Island |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk out to Grass Point, timing arrival towards low tide. If sea is calm, it is possible to cross to Penguin Island. Walk to left and then north side. |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 64, Number 20, Fluted Cape
“During high tides, do not try to access Penguin Islandâ€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 72, Number 30, 30 - Grass Point
“… the scrub is thick and difficult, but progress over the rocks on the northern side is quite easy..â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 76, Number 32, 32 - Grass Point and Fluted Cape
“… the swell often surges through the passage so great care should be taken.â€