South Coast Track
One of Australia's wildest, remotest walking trails, Tasmania's 85km South Coast Track is as challenging as it is rewarding.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 85 km
- Ascent
- 3.1 km
- Descent
- 3.1 km
Hiking in Tasmania
Go hiking in Tasmania with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 18 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Tasmania.
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Hiking Routes in Tasmania
Bay of Fires
Complete as a whole, or enjoy the sum of its parts, the hike along the Bay of Fires is a stunning walk along some of Australia's finest - and least crowded - beaches.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 63 km
- Ascent
- 473 m
- Descent
- 469 m
Cradle Mountain Summit
From lake to summit, it's easy to understand why the hike to the top of Tasmania's Cradle Mountain draws visitors from around the world.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 808 m
- Descent
- 808 m
Three Capes Track
Remote, challenging but utterly rewarding, the Three Capes Track is a chance to experience the rugged beauty of the Tasmanian coast.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 46 km
- Ascent
- 2.9 km
- Descent
- 2.9 km
Postmans Track: Boat Harbour to Sisters Beach
Journey between two of Tasmania's best beaches on a scenic coastal path.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 346 m
- Descent
- 346 m
Cataract Gorge Reserve and First Basin Loop
A leisurely riverside walk surrounded by native flora with a panoramic lookout.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 134 m
- Descent
- 133 m
Watersmeet Track Figure-8
An enchanting lakeside and inland loop hike that winds through lush forest.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 108 m
- Descent
- 108 m
Overland Track
An incredible and varied journey through Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, part of Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 78 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
Hiking Guidebooks in Tasmania
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6 Iconic Week-Long Backpacking Routes
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