Top Things to do in Eaglehawk Neck
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Discover the best top things to do in Eaglehawk Neck, Australia including Cape Hauy, Fortescue Bay, Tasman National Park, Waterfall Bay, Tessellated Pavement.
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1. Cape Hauy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By jayyyyn - Singapore, Singapore
was my first walk and prolly one of hardest trails i did/the difficulty is thT there are mAny stairs ups and downs - the road is well paved tho I really love the part that extends into the tasman sea and u get to breathe in the sea breeze We started late (2pm and by the time we reached the open area - sun has set and it starting hailing?!) but it was such a fun experience walking back in the dark with just torchlights! Be sure to do that only in a Group tho! Estimated time to complete the whole trail to and fro is 4-5h!! So be prepared with your gear when it turns cold!!
2. Fortescue Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By Peter_Clare_50
Great 8km return walk which took about 4 hours, starting at the Fortescue Bay campgrounds. Toilet facilities only at the campgrounds. The path is great and easy to follow, with a mix of up and down, no problems for a person of average fitness. Spectacular scenery of the rugged cliffs and surrounding bays. Not to be missed when visiting the Tasman Peninsula.
3. Tasman National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By thebaldcritic - Shellharbour, Australia
Photos do not justify Tasman National Park (situated on the Tasman Peninsula), it is far more spectacular and breathtaking in person, no wonder it’s a popular tourist destination. Finding the park is very easy, we left Hobart and headed to Port Arthur by the Arthur Highway – an advisable, welcoming stop while traveling to Port Arthur. There are plenty of large road signs clearly displayed (you can’t miss them) along the highway for tourists to easily locate the monumental rock formations - Tessellated Pavement, Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen. Free parking is available – I have found that if you do take part in this activity, then it is best to start in the morning (we started our travels at 9am), you will definitely find parking, as time goes by, this place becomes very busy. Safe, easy walking trails or bushwalks are provided for scenic walks - perfect photo opportunities and lots of flora to be seen and if you’re lucky enough fauna too. You could easily take a few hours just to absorb the beauty, reading and learning the history of the place and how the rock formations formed (you will find information at scenic points-of-interest, giving the history of the place) while enjoying the walk at the same time. It is advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes as the gravel could be slippery and sunscreen and a hat to avoid getting sunburnt as the sun reflects off the water and a bottle of water. What to wear? We visited the park in December, the Summer weather in Tasmania is like Autumn weather, fresh in the mornings and evenings but can get rather hot during the day, especially if you are planning to walk along the trails. To make your visit more enjoyable, comfortable and practical, layered dressing is the way to go, so you can take layers of clothing off when needed. There was also a ‘Doo-Lishus’ van, where you can buy a range of ice-creams (in cups or ice-cream cones) mixed berries with ice-cream and cream in a cup is very refreshing and delicious, drinks of hot snacks (‘National Meat Pies’, as well as fish and chips, etc) – I’m not too sure if this service is available throughout the year? What is more spectacular about this place? It is all for FREE!
4. Waterfall Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Skirting the cliff line from the Tasman Arch car park, the trail to Waterfall Bay is a brilliant 1 hour return walk to via a hardened walking track. The trail follows the heathland for 300m before ducking on and off the cliff's edge. Multiple viewing platforms along the trail provide fantastic views of the tremendous coastline the peninsula is renowned for.
Reviewed By Rosario_it - Belgium, null
Around this easy walk there are several viewing platforms with spectacolar views on the sea cliffs. I think the experience is different depending if the sea is calm or not.
5. Tessellated Pavement
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By RowanH336 - Cairns, Australia
Surrounding Port Arthur there are numerous geographical oddities which ought to be explored following ones completion of the Port Arthur Historical site. These include the Remarkable cave (7km south of port Arthur) and the blowhole, devils kitchen, Tasman arch and tessellated pavement (Located on eagehawk neck). These are all free to visit, with adjacent car parks. I personally found the Tesselated pavements to be the most interesting. They were formed thousands of years ago when splits in the ground lead to crack lines in the stones. Over thousands of year uneven salt erosion has further changed the landscape leading to a tiled pavement type effect. I haven't seen this geographical oddity before and found it quite interesting. I think visiting it following Port Arthur is a real no brainer.
