Mount Amos is a 4km, grade 4 hike located in the Freycinet National Park, Tasmania. The hike should take around 2 hrs to complete.

Length: 4km

Duration: 2 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: Return

Start: Wineglass Bay car park

End: Wineglass Bay car park

Location: Freycinet National Park

Closest town: Coles Bay

Tasmania

From state capital: 200km

Longitude: 148.28944981098178

Latitude: -42.14567863407726

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Warning

This is a challenging track only suitable for physically fit and well-equipped walkers. The track crosses very steep and slippery rock slabs, which are extremely dangerous when wet. This walk shouldn’t be undertaken when it is wet or likely to become wet. The summit is exposed and subject to changeable weather conditions. Bushwalking experience required. Walking boots recommended.

Hike overview

The Mount Amos hike is mostly a scramble up rocks, and is not to be undertaken lightly. Great care should be taken and only attempted if you are fit, have a head for heights and are experienced with rock scrambling. But the views heading up and at the top are truly superb, and easily surpass the much more popular Wineglass Bay Lookout (and that is a fantastic viewpoint). Plus the sense of achievement at the end is great.

The trail diverts off to the left shortly after leaving the Wineglass Bay carpark (is signposted at the time of writing). Initially it is very straightforward and well graded and maintained. But after looping back it heads uphill and is a rock scramble all the way to the top. Take your time heading up and be careful. But also do look back every now and then to admire the view. Plus keep a very close eye out for markers, they can be sporadic and it is essential you keep to the marked trail.

Mount Amos is part of the range of granite mountains, known as the Hazards, which dominate Coles Bay and Freycinet National Park. The track to the summit is steep and strenuous, but walkers are rewarded with panoramic views.

This walk is not recommended for the elderly or young children. Walkers must be equipped with robust walking shoes or boots as the track climbs steeply over sheets of bare rock and can be slippery, especially after rain. Caution should be exercised on this track.

There are no facilities along the track, although a toilet is available at the carpark.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 4188 m
Max elevation: 434 m
Min elevation: 44 m
Total climbing: 410 m
Total descent: -411 m

Download file: Mount Amos.gpx

Tips

Do not attempt this in poor weather either after rain or if rain is forecast. The rocks will be very slippery.
Ensure you have suitable footwear with very good grip.
Even though the distance is short it can take anyhting from an hour or two to reach the top depending on how proficient you are with rock scrambling.
Trail markers can be more difficult to spot on the way up and especially down so do keep a close look out and keep checking.

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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Zoe Cant

Tegan Cant ??

24/03/2022, 05:12

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1. Samantha Youl
  
  YEAH BOIIIIIIII
  
  01/09/2019, 17:20
  
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2. Melinda Clarkson
  
  This was surreal back in 2004! Had fun sliding down!
  
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Ola Kasperska

It is a great trail. Indeed, can be extremely difficult in wet conditions as there are long stretches of smooth rock face to cover.

24/03/2022, 05:12

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1. Peter Dowse
  
  Lol…tried to do this last week…only had one day in that part of Tassie and all walking tracks were closed….oh well, it’s a good excuse to go back again.
  
  01/09/2019, 15:55
  
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2. Helen Carter
  
  Jim Carlton looks beautiful
  
  01/10/2019, 07:38
  
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3. Dougal Sanderson
  
  It sure is!
  
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  3. Mich Elle Cox
    
    Mount Amos is a Grade 4 hike not a Grade 3
    https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/freycinet-national-park/mount-amos
    
    01/01/2021, 14:10
    
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  6. Julia Vaughan
    
    Maybe the bus should go here!!! Simone Amos?
    
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  10. Ja Na
    
    One of the most memorable walks for me.
    
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    1. Jayden Jalvi
      
      SamanthaYoul its a sign.
      
      01/09/2019, 14:21
      
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    Save this one Laura Kirby
    
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  13. Gareth McIntyre
    
    Tara Rachael Mitchell. Wine glass bay…
    
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4. Jozica Kutin
  
  John Dickie – great memories
  
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5. Chris Kaszubski
  
  Just don’t do it in the wet.
  Super slippery and dangerous.
  
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