Cape Tourville is a 720m, grade 1 hike located in the Freycinet National Park, Tasmania. The hike should take around 35 mins to complete.

Length: 720m

Duration: 35 mins

Grade: 1

Style: Circuit

Start: Cape Tourville Lighthouse

End: Cape Tourville Lighthouse

Location: Freycinet National Park

Closest town: Coles Bay

Tasmania

From state capital: 200km

Longitude: 148.3415919542313

Latitude: -42.122040511647015

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Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, stay within barriers.

With remarkable coastal views of Freycinet National Park and a well-constructed walkway, this very easy walk is a great way for everyone to experience Freycinet. The elevated track loops around the automated lighthouse at Cape Tourville.

The track is wide, with even surfaces and gently graded slopes. Much of the walk is on a raised boardwalk which, at times, takes you right to the cliff edge, offering amazing views. Sights include the Hazards, Wineglass Bay and nearby offshore rocks known as The Nuggets.

Keep an eye out for wildlife. Sea birds, sea-eagles, whales, seals and dolphins have all been seen from here. Binoculars and a camera are recommended.

Highlights

The lighthouse at Cape Tourville was constructed in 1971 to replace the inaccessable Cape Forestier Lighthouse which was decommissioned the same year. The lighthouse was constructed as an automatic light and was never manned.

For more information about this hiking trail please visit Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 722 m
Max elevation: 98 m
Min elevation: 82 m
Total climbing: 36 m
Total descent: -36 m

Download file: Cape%20Tourville.gpx

Tips

Park entry fees apply.

Toilet, picnic and electric barbecue facilities 7.5km away at Ranger Creek and Honeymoon Bay.

The track is wide, with even surfaces and gently graded slopes. It may suit wheelchair users, who have someone to assist them, and walkers with strollers.

Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, stay within barriers.

No pets, firearms or bicycles.

Trail location

Getting there

The park is about 2.5 to 3 hours from either Launceston or Hobart. Turn off the Tasman Highway (A3) onto the Coles Bay Road (C302), 12km south of Bicheno.

The turn-off to the Friendly Beaches section of the park is via a gravel road about 9km after leaving the Tasman Highway (A3).

The main park entrance and Freycinet Visitor Centre are accessed by driving straight through the Coles Bay township, 28km from the highway on a sealed road.

You can also access the park by public transport or tours.

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About the region

Jutting out into the sea on Tasmania’s mild east coast is the rugged and beautiful Freycinet Peninsula. Freycinet National Park, which consists of knuckles of granite mountains all but surrounded by azure bays and white sand beaches, protects a superb array of plants and animals. The scenic beauty of the area attracts many visitors each year. It also offers a wonderful range of activities and is a popular place to camp, particularly in the summer months.

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