The Blessington Track & Cape Deliverance hike offers a stunning coastal walk with sweeping views of the Derwent estuary, concluding at Pot Beach with excellent views of the Iron Pot Lighthouse. The narrow and undulating Blessington Track follows the coast reserve to Fort Beach, 1.7 km away, making it less suitable for unsteady walkers.
Continue along Fort Beach to the track that leads to Cape Deliverance and the Lone Pine Memorial. On the other side of the cape, Pot Beach provides views of Iron Pot and North Bruny Island. This 6.8 km, grade 3 hike in South Arm, Tasmania, takes about 2.5 hours to complete.
Begin your hike from the car park adjacent to the war memorial in South Arm, and walk along the shared driveway above Jetty Road to reach the start of the track.
Safety
The Blessington Track has steep sections and drop-offs so is unsuited to unsteady walkers.
The Blessington Track has steep sections and drop-offs so is unsuited to unsteady walkers.
Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the
AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.
Total distance: 6746 m
Max elevation: 17 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 44 m
Total descent: -44 m
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: South Arm.
Start from carpark adjacent to the war memorial in South Arm and walk along the shared driveway above Jetty Road to the start of the track.
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