Explore four days of spectacular Tasman Peninsula day walks from a comfortable Port Arthur base, carrying only a light daypack.
Explore the rugged southeast coast of Tasmania on a fully supported, professionally guided 4-day adventure through the Three Capes and Tasman Peninsula. Rather than carrying a full trekking pack or moving accommodation each night, you’ll stay at Stewarts Bay Lodge in Port Arthur and head out each day with only a light daypack.
The itinerary brings together some of the strongest coastal walks in the region, including Cape Hauy, Cape Raoul, Waterfall Bluff, Crescent Bay and Mt Brown. Each day offers a different perspective on the peninsula’s towering dolerite cliffs, beaches, forest and Southern Ocean scenery.
At the end of each walking day, return to comfortable 4-star accommodation, enjoy restaurant meals made with local produce and recover properly before the next day’s walk. On the final day, you can also choose an optional three-hour wilderness cruise around Tasman Island and Cape Pillar before returning to Hobart.
This adventure is separate from the self-guided Three Capes Track operated by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service. Our itinerary is a supported series of day walks designed to showcase the broader Three Capes and Tasman Peninsula region.
A curated visual story of the route, landscape, people and moments that make this adventure distinctive.
Follow the adventure day by day, with route details, walking times, meals, accommodation and key information for each stage.
Meet at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart at 7:15 am for the private transfer to the Tasman Peninsula. After travelling to Port Arthur and organising our gear, we head to the Cape Hauy trailhead for the first walk of the adventure.
Cape Hauy is approximately 9.4km return and usually takes around 4–5 hours. The track is well formed but includes sustained hills and numerous steps, with spectacular views across the Tasman Peninsula’s dolerite cliffs and coastal formations. After the walk, we transfer to Stewarts Bay Lodge and settle into our accommodation before dinner at On The Bay.
Walking: Approximately 9.4km / 4–5 hours
Meals: Packed lunch, morning tea and trail snacks; dinner at On The Bay
Accommodation: Stewarts Bay Lodge — twin share
After breakfast at On The Bay, we head out for the Cape Raoul walk. The return walk is approximately 15km and takes around five hours, following the spectacular southern edge of the Tasman Peninsula to dramatic sea cliffs and coastal viewpoints.
An optional Shipstern Bluff side trip may be included depending on the group, conditions and available time. After the walk, we return to Stewarts Bay Lodge and have dinner at On The Bay.
Walking: Approximately 15km / around 5 hours, plus any optional side trip
Meals: Breakfast at On The Bay; packed lunch, morning tea and trail snacks; dinner at On The Bay
Accommodation: Stewarts Bay Lodge — twin share
Day 3 combines two separate walks to explore another part of the Tasman Peninsula. We visit Waterfall Bluff before continuing to Crescent Bay and Mt Brown, giving the day a mix of coastal scenery, beaches, headlands and elevated viewpoints.
The combined walking distance is approximately 12km and around six hours in total, depending on the group and conditions. We then return to Stewarts Bay Lodge for our final scheduled dinner at On The Bay.
Walking: Approximately 12km / around 6 hours total
Meals: Breakfast at On The Bay; packed lunch, morning tea and trail snacks; dinner at On The Bay
Accommodation: Stewarts Bay Lodge — twin share
After breakfast, you can choose the optional three-hour Pennicott Wilderness Journeys cruise around Tasman Island and Cape Pillar. Allow approximately A$190 per adult for the cruise (indicative only; subject to change); it is not included in the adventure price.
Guests who do not take the cruise can spend the morning around Port Arthur before the group reunites. We then return to Hobart, aiming to reach Hobart Airport at approximately 4:00 pm and the Hotel Grand Chancellor at approximately 4:30 pm.
Meals: Breakfast at On The Bay; final-day lunch at your own cost
Accommodation: Adventure concludes in Hobart
Clear guidance on fitness, gear, insurance and logistics before you leave home.
Understand our trek difficulty ratings →Terrain difficulty: Moderate
Fitness grade: Medium
The walks are non-technical and follow established tracks, but you should be comfortable walking on undulating terrain, climbing steps and hills and spending several hours on your feet with a light daypack.
The current itinerary’s longest walking day is approximately 15km, while Day 3 combines two separate walks for approximately 12km and around six hours in total. Because you return to the same accommodation each night, you have a comfortable base for recovery and only need to carry what you require during the day.
Regular walking, hill work, stairs and longer weekend walks are the best preparation. Building leg strength and endurance will make the experience considerably more comfortable and enjoyable.
Peak Potential Adventures can provide training guidance before departure and help you assess whether your current fitness is appropriate for the itinerary.
A 25–35 litre daypack is appropriate for the walking days. You’ll also need suitable walking footwear, warm layers, waterproof clothing, sun protection and personal first-aid items. We’ll work through the detailed equipment requirements with you before departure.
You’ll spend three nights at Stewarts Bay Lodge in Port Arthur in two-bedroom, two-bathroom bush chalets. Accommodation is based on twin share, with two walkers per bedroom, or a king bed for couples where available. Each bedroom has its own bathroom.
The chalet kitchen, dining and other common areas are shared. A single supplement can be arranged at additional cost if you would like your own bedroom, although the shared common areas remain. A fully private chalet may be possible subject to availability and additional cost.
The adventure includes three breakfasts and three scheduled dinners at On The Bay, together with three packed lunches, morning tea and trail snacks for the walking days. Lunch on the final day is at your own cost.
The group meets at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart at 7:15 am on Day 1 for the private transfer to the Tasman Peninsula. At the end of Day 4, we aim to reach Hobart Airport at approximately 4:00 pm and the Hotel Grand Chancellor at approximately 4:30 pm.
The three-hour Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Tasman Island and Cape Pillar cruise is an optional extra. Allow approximately A$190 per adult (indicative only; subject to change and availability). Guests who do not take the cruise can spend the morning around Port Arthur before the group reunites.
Our guides hold current first aid qualifications. Appropriate communications may include UHF radios, emergency beacons and Garmin inReach or other satellite communications.
Peak Potential Adventures operates under current Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service licensing for relevant commercial guided walking activities.
Dates, fitness, accommodation, equipment, payments, insurance and life on the trail — answers to help you plan your adventure with confidence.
Our next Three Capes adventure is proposed for 4–7 May 2027. We are accepting expressions of interest (EOI); the departure is not yet confirmed. Select Register Interest to let us know you would like to join.
Private or custom dates may be possible for suitable groups, subject to guide and accommodation availability. Contact us to discuss your preferred dates and group size.
Yes. You can easily extend your stay to spend more time in Hobart or explore other parts of Tasmania.
The itinerary is graded Moderate. The tracks are non-technical and you carry only a light daypack, but the walks include hills, steps and uneven coastal terrain. A reasonable level of walking fitness will make the four days much more enjoyable.
No. This is a separate Peak Potential Adventures itinerary using Port Arthur as a comfortable base and combining day walks across the broader Three Capes and Tasman Peninsula region.
Day 3 combines Waterfall Bluff with Crescent Bay and Mt Brown. It is approximately 12km across two separate walks and around six hours of walking in total, depending on the group and conditions.
Accommodation is at Stewarts Bay Lodge in Port Arthur. We use two-bedroom, two-bathroom bush chalets on a twin-share basis. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, while the kitchen, dining and other common areas are shared.
Yes. A single supplement can be arranged at additional cost so you have your own bedroom within a shared chalet. A completely private chalet may also be possible subject to availability and additional accommodation costs.
The adventure includes three breakfasts and three scheduled dinners at On The Bay, together with three packed lunches, morning tea and trail snacks for the walking days. The final-day lunch is at your own cost.
Our Three Capes adventures are guided by experienced Australian leaders with local knowledge of the region. We focus on small-group support, careful planning, good communication and a relaxed but professional walking experience.
The adventure is limited to a maximum of 14 participants.
The minimum age is generally 18. Younger participants may be considered following discussion with Peak Potential Adventures, depending on fitness, experience, maturity and insurance requirements.
You should be comfortable completing several hours of walking on consecutive days over undulating coastal terrain while carrying a light daypack. Regular hill walking, stairs and longer weekend walks are good preparation.
The walking days vary in length. Cape Raoul is approximately 15km plus any optional side trip, while Day 3 combines Waterfall Bluff, Crescent Bay and Mt Brown for approximately 12km in total.
You’ll need suitable walking footwear, comfortable trekking clothing, warm layers, waterproofs, sun protection and a 25–35 litre daypack. We’ll provide more detailed equipment guidance before departure.
That depends on the condition and its severity. We recommend discussing the adventure with your doctor before booking where appropriate and providing full details of relevant medical conditions, allergies and medications to Peak Potential Adventures.
Dietary requirements can usually be accommodated by the restaurants preparing the group meals, but please provide them in advance so we can coordinate with the suppliers.
The current adventure price is from A$2,800 per person, excluding flights and the other items listed under Adventure Exclusions.
The optional three-hour wilderness cruise costs extra; allow approximately A$190 per adult (indicative only; subject to change). A single supplement is also available at additional cost.
Registering an expression of interest does not secure a booking or reserve a place. If the departure is confirmed, we will explain the next steps to book. For confirmed bookings made more than 60 days before departure, a 30% deposit applies; the balance is due 60 days before departure. Bookings made within 60 days require full payment.
No. Peak Potential Adventures does not charge a surcharge for credit or debit card payments.
If you need to cancel, notify Peak Potential Adventures in writing. Full details are set out in our Booking Terms and Conditions.
We strongly recommend appropriate travel insurance for domestic adventures so you have cover suitable for your circumstances, including cancellation, travel disruption, medical issues and other relevant risks.
Yes. Photos and other media captured by the Peak Potential Adventures team during the Three Capes adventure will be shared with participants after the trip via our Google Drive.
CLIENT EXPERIENCES
First-hand feedback from people who have joined this adventure with Peak Potential Adventures.
From start to finish we couldn’t have asked for more. Three Capes was our first trip with PPA and it won’t be the last.
Karla Pandelus
From the pre-trip communication to the hike itself, everything was smooth and professional. The team made the experience even more special.
Lisa Cambell
Perfectly organised from beginning to end. We were so well looked after and felt we were in very safe hands.
Louise Vriens
Talk to us about the trip, your preparation and whether this adventure is right for you.
A place is secured only when your booking is confirmed and any required payment has been received. Availability, deposits and payment terms apply. See our Booking Terms and Conditions.