Mount Amos
The aerial view of Wineglass Bay’s perfect curve from atop Mt Amos
The route
The line through Freycinet NP, Tasmania, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Dry, settled weather only
Slick granite when wet; heat in summer
Attempt only when dry - the granite slabs are dangerous when wet. Confirm.
On the trail
Bare pink-granite domes with slabby scrambling
Steep, smooth granite slabs requiring hands-on scrambling; treacherous when wet
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Moderate
The safer Wineglass Bay Lookout (see HK-AU-0008) instead
Getting there & staying
Wineglass Bay car park, Coles 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 Coles Bay; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Freycinet NP pass
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Slippery slabs (fatal falls have occurred when wet), heat
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.