Cape Raoul parking area
| Nearest Road: | Stormlea Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Nubeena |
| Locality: | Tasman Peninsula |
| Latitude: | S 43° 11′ 43″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 46′ 38″ |
| Elevation: | 220 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | Type uncertain |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Unknown |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | On the Tasman Peninsula take the B37 to Stormlea Rd and drive about 9km to the end where there is a signposted car park. |
6 walks from Cape Raoul parking area
Cape Raoul Walk
| Goal: | Cape Raoul |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 7,000 m |
| Return distance: | 14,000 m |
| Comment: | Cape Raoul Track , keeping left at junction. Follow cliff top track to the Cape. Return. |
References
Parks and Wildlife Services Website, 2020, Parks and Wildlife Services Website - Exlore our Parks, P&WS, Number 6, Cape Raoul
5 hours retrace route
“… starts as a pleasant bushwalk… a stunning, often breathtaking journey.”
Peter and Shirley Storey, 1996, Peninsula Tracks - 35 walks in and around the proposed Tasman National Park, 1st ed., Tasmanian Conservation Trust, Page 47, Number 27, Cape Raoul
5 hours retrace route
“Grade - medium”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 47, Number 11, Cape Raoul
6 hours retrace route
“Coastal cliffs and heathland”
2015, Tastrails, TasTrails, Page 11, Number 3, Cape Raoul - June 4, 2013
5 hours retrace route
“Offering some of the most spectacular coastal lookouts in Tasmania…”
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, The Gloucester Walk, 88 Cumberland St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Page 95, Number 49, 49 - Cape Raoul
6 hours retrace route
“… the track follows the cliff edge to finally overlook the dramatic rock columns …”
Denis, Hiking South East Tasmania, Cape Raoul - Sunday 8th May 2011
4 hours 35 minutes retrace route
“This is a stunning walk with fantastic coastal scenery…”
Karen Meredith, Walking the Tasman Peninsula 2011, Number 11, Walk 11 - Cape Raoul 20-5-2011
5 hours retrace route
“… features stupendous cliffs, and none of them have the slightests fall protection.”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 36, Number 5, 5 - Cape Raoul
5 hours retrace route
“A seal colony near the end of the cape can normally be seen…”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2007, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 86, Number 37, 37 - Cape Raoul
5 hours retrace route
“Near the end it traverses very open ground…”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 86, Number 37, 37 - Cape Raoul
6 hours retrace route
“A very scenic walk with spectacular cliffs and coastal scenery”
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 10, Number 2017, Oct 2017 - Cape Raoul
“Compacted gravelpaths with attractive stone retaining borders and better graded inclines…”
Tags
Raoul Bay Lookout Walk
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| Goal: | Raoul Bay Lookouts |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,300 m |
| Return distance: | 4,600 m |
| Comment: | Cape Raoul Track. Take left turn at track junction and continue along to lookout over cliffs. A short distance to the right is another lookout. Return |
References
Peter and Shirley Storey, 1996, Peninsula Tracks - 35 walks in and around the proposed Tasman National Park, 1st ed., Tasmanian Conservation Trust, Page 26, Number 14, Raul Bay Lookout
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“Grade - easy”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 47, Number 11, Cape Raoul
“spectacular outlook on a cliff rim some 420m above sea level”
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, 2012, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman PO Box 5042, Laburnum, Vic 3130, Page 36, Number 5, 5 - Cape Raoul
2 hours retrace route
“The track climbs gentrly through very open forest to Raoul Bay Lookout”
Karen Meredith, Walking the Tasman Peninsula 2011, Number 11, Walk 11 - Cape Raoul 20-5-2011
“… there are some very spectacular views to be had from this vantage point…”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2007, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 86, Number 37, 37 - Cape Raoul
“New lookouts under construction.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 86, Number 37, 37 - Cape Raoul
“… the drop is considerable and there are no fences or railings”
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 10, Number 2017, Oct 2017 - Cape Raoul
Tags
Shipstern Bluff Circuit
| Goal: | Shipstern Bluff |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 10,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk back north on road to farm gate with sign to Tunnel Bay and Shipstern Bluff. Follow directions on signs to sea. Return via Tunnel Bay Track . |
References
Bushwalking in Tasmania, Photodiary of a Nomad, Bonus:Shipstern Bluff Circuit
“… following a wide and well-formed track…”
Tags
Shipstern Bluff Lookout
| Goal: | Shipstern Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Return distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Cape Raoul Track, then right to Tunnel BayTrack to Lookout on edge of cliff. Return. (If steep descent, you have gone too far.) |
References
2015, Tastrails, TasTrails, Page 13, Number 3, Shipstern Bluff - July 6, 2012
“… a fantastic view of Shipstern and the nearby capes, including Cape Raoul.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2007, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 88, Number 38, 38 - Shipstern Bluff
“The track gently winds around the hillside and emerges from the forest at a cliff-top lookout.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 88, Number 38, 38 - Shipstern Bluff
“From here there is a clear view of Shipstern Bluff…”
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 3, Number 2013, 30 March 2013 - Shipstern Bluff
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… a set of fantastic clifftop lookouts looking down towards Shipstern Bluff.”
Tags
Shipstern Bluff Walk
| Goal: | Shipstern Bluff |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 4,500 m |
| Return distance: | 9,000 m |
| Comment: | Cape Raoul Track then Tunnel Bay Track to right, Shipstern Bluff 4Wheel drive track. Can be combined with the walk to Tunnel Bay. 10km total walk. |
References
Peter and Shirley Storey, 1996, Peninsula Tracks - 35 walks in and around the proposed Tasman National Park, 1st ed., Tasmanian Conservation Trust, Page 49, Number 28, Shipstern Bluff (Flat Rock) and Tunnel Bay
“Grade - medium”
2015, Tastrails, TasTrails, Page 13, Number 3, Shipstern Bluff - July 6, 2012
4 hours retrace route
“Things can get rather hectic at the base of Shipstern Bluff…”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2007, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 88, Number 38, 38 - Shipstern Bluff
“… after crossing some large boulders, gives acces to an extensive shore platform.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1994, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 88, Number 38, 38 - Shipstern Bluff
“… great care must be taken if the tide is high or if there is a rough sea running.”
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 3, Number 2013, 30 March 2013 - Shipstern Bluff
4 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“When the tide is high, it is dangerous to try to get around the Bluff at the waterline.”
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Tunnel Bay Walk
| Goal: | Tunnel Bay |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 5,100 m |
| Return distance: | 10,200 m |
| Comment: | Cape Raoul Track, then right to Tunnel Bay Track to Bay and return. Can be combined with the walk to Shipstern Bluff |
References
Peter and Shirley Storey, 1996, Peninsula Tracks - 35 walks in and around the proposed Tasman National Park, 1st ed., Tasmanian Conservation Trust, Page 49, Number 28, Shipstern Bluff (Flat Rock) and Tunnel Bay
“Grade - medium”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 51, Number 12, Raoul Vie - Tunnel Bay
5 hours retrace route
“The bay is quite wild and unsafe for swimming.”
2015, Tastrails, TasTrails, Page 13, Number 3, Shipstern Bluff - July 6, 2012
“… a rocky cove with some explorable tunnel formations in the cliffs.”