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.
Check out Tracks Less Travelled for a step by step summit guide.
Total distance: 4188 m
Max elevation: 434 m
Min elevation: 44 m
Total climbing: 410 m
Total descent: -411 m
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- 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.
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- 2WD Access
- 4WD Access
- Public Transport
Head to Coles Bay then follow C302 to Wineglass Bay Carpark (Freycinet National Park). Road signage is frequent and easy to follow.
It’s a good idea to let someone know where you’re going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact. If you are lost or require help and have phone reception, call 000 and ask for police. The international standard emergency number is 112, if you dial this number in Australia you will be treated exactly the same as a 000 call. If you believe your life is at risk, activate your personal locator beacon (PLB), then make your position visible to rescue teams and keep warm and dry.
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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It is a great trail. Indeed, can be extremely difficult in wet conditions as there are long stretches of smooth rock face to cover.
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.
Jim Carlton looks beautiful
It sure is!
Mitchell Tara Rachael
Jason Urech
Mount Amos is a Grade 4 hike not a Grade 3
https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/freycinet-national-park/mount-amos
Jack Roddis
James Thomas
Maybe the bus should go here!!! Simone Amos?
Melissa Braund
Nicole Louise
Olivia Corkran
One of the most memorable walks for me.
SamanthaYoul its a sign.
Save this one Laura Kirby
Sian
Tara Rachael Mitchell. Wine glass bay…
John Dickie – great memories
Just don’t do it in the wet.
Super slippery and dangerous.
Tegan Cant ??
YEAH BOIIIIIIII
This was surreal back in 2004! Had fun sliding down!