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Waterfall Bay Walk is a 4.5km, grade 2 hike in Tasman National Park, Tasmania. This hike typically takes 1.5 hours to complete.

Length: 4.5km

Duration: 1.5 hrs

Grade 2 (Easy)

Style: Return

Start: Tasman Arch Carpark

End: Tasman Arch Carpark

Location: Tasman National Park

State: Tasmania

Nearby town: Eaglehawk Neck

From state capital: 80km

Latitude: -43.042038

Longitude: 147.95036

Overview

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Hike Overview

Vantage points that show cliffs plummeting into the sea and swirling ocean waters make this an exciting coastal walk within the Tasman National Park.

Highlights

The stunning coastline of this region includes some of the highest sea cliffs in Australia. Waterfall Bay offers a spectacular view across the cliff-lined bay to a waterfall which, after rain, plummets straight into the sea.

Track Grade

Grade 2 (Easy) - A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.

Tips

Toilets are located 2km away at the Blowhole. Supervise children, stay within barriers, hazardous cliffs. No pets, firearms or bicycles.

Trail features

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Waterfall Bay Walk (4.5km)

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

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Getting there

Waterfall Bay Walk (4.5km)

From Eaglehawk Neck, on the Tasman Peninsula, take road C338 to its end at the Devils Kitchen.

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About the region

Tasman National Park is a wild, yet accessible park of tall forests and a truly spectacular coastline. Waters from the Southern Ocean collide with the towering sea cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula, creating spectacular rock formations, including caves and arches. The coastal vegetation grows precariously close to the edges of the cliffs, creating a blanket of green that contrasts with the surging surf below. Australia's highest sea cliffs have walkers on the award-winning, multi-day Three Capes Track in awe. Day walkers can also discover a slice of this beauty high atop the cliffs on shorter coastal walks at Cape Hauy, Cape Raoul and the world-famous big wave mecca, Shipsterns Bluff.

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Reviews

Waterfall Bay Walk (4.5km)

3 Reviews on “Waterfall Bay Walk (4.5km)”

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Helena Montauban

Really enjoyable walk with some fantastic ocean and cliff views.

09/09/2019, 20:22

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Gear to consider

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While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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