Cape Hauy
Cape Hauy - dolerite sea stacks including the Totem Pole and the Candlestick
The route
The line through Tasman NP, Tasmania, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round
Coastal wind and sun
Open year-round; windy on the exposed cape. Confirm.
On the trail
A superbly built, stair-heavy coastal track to a dolerite headland
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Popular
Part of the Three Capes Track; day-walk from Fortescue Bay
Getting there & staying
Fortescue Bay
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Fortescue Bay; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Tasman NP; part of Three Capes country
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Cliff edges, wind, the many steps
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.