Cape Raoul, Tasmania: Walk, lookouts and location
Cape Raoul on Tasmania’s Tasman Peninsula offers high cliffs – and often high winds. The 14km walking track from Stormlea Road brings lookouts with spectacular views over the cliffs and local seals.
Cape Raoul in Tasmania is at the southern end of Tasman National Park, and it is renowned for its high cliffs.
The only way to reach the Cape itself is to walk, and there is a challenging 14km return track from the end of Stormlea Road. You need to park your car up at the end of the road, which is the last place on your journey where you’ll encounter toilet facilities.
How long does the Cape Raoul walk take?
You should budget five hours to complete the walk to Cape Raoul and get back. You should also be prepared for cold winds on the exposed clifftops.
It is these notorious winds that give the Cape Raoul walk its Grade 4 rating. That said, there are also some steep sections along the track.
The trail weaves between open heath and light forest, but repeatedly emerges at a series of lookouts to take in the staggering, high dolerite cliffs. The first of these lookouts come just after the fork in the trail, where the right hand path leads to Shipstern Bluff and the left hand path continues to Cape Raoul.
Seals at Cape Raoul
As you approach the Cape, it’s worth keeping an eye out for movement on the rocks and small islets below. Plenty of seals hang out here.
For further information on the Cape Raoul walk, visit the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website.
Other walks worth considering in Tasman National Park include the Cape Hauy Track.
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