The Best Walks in Tasmania for Stunning Scenery

If you like your walks served with a side of soul-stirring scenery, Tasmania is your playground. Think ancient rainforests, jagged peaks, and coastlines so wild they’d make Ernest Hemingway blush. Summit Cradle Mountain for a lung-burning, life-affirming moment, or wander the Bay of Fires, where orange-hued boulders meet impossibly blue waters.

With nearly 60% of the state protected as national parkland—20% of it World Heritage-listed—there’s no escaping the fact that Tassie’s most spectacular destinations are best explored on foot. Whether you’re drawn to rugged coastlines or dramatic mountain terrain, there’s a trail to satisfy every wanderlust. Lace up and get ready to explore the best walks in Tasmania.

Walls of Jerusalem Circuit

Fancy something remote? The Walls of Jerusalem trek is straight out of a fantasy novel—minus the hobbits, dragons, wizards, and orcs—but with all the wild, untamed beauty. This 40km trek through Tasmania’s alpine wilderness is raw, remote, and rewarding, with jagged peaks, ancient pines, and camp spots that’ll make you question city life. Climb Solomon’s Throne, wander through Dixon’s Kingdom, and soak up landscapes that feel like they’ve barely been touched by time. It’s tough, unpredictable, and completely worth it—just bring your grit, gear, and a love for the wild unknown.

Walls of Jerusalem National Park

Mount Amos Summit

If you’re not afraid to get a little scraped up for a world-class view, the Mount Amos Summit Walk is calling. This isn’t your average stroll—think steep granite slabs, hands-and-knees scrambling, and a full-body workout with gravity as your opponent. But at the top? Wineglass Bay sprawled out like a dream, every drop of sweat instantly worth it. It’s raw, rugged, and demands respect. Don’t even think about attempting it in the rain unless you fancy an unplanned slip-and-slide back to reality. Lace up, embrace the burn, and get climbing.

Freycinet National Park, Mount Amos Track inside, Freycinet

Eastern Arthurs & Federation Peak Track

This is not just a hike—it’s an odyssey through one of Tasmania’s most unforgiving landscapes. The Eastern Arthur Range Traverse, deep in Southwest National Park, is a test of endurance, skill, and nerve. Federation Peak (1,225m) looms like a fortress, its sheer quartzite cliffs daring only the bold to summit. The final ascent? A near-vertical scramble with nothing but air beneath you. But at the top, the world is wild, raw, and infinite. Mist swirls, the wind howls, and for a moment, you understand: this is adventure at its purest. Campsites offer a rare moment of respite among alpine moorlands, but the solitude is as vast as the views. If you’re not ready to suffer for the summit, best stick to the postcards.

Sitchu Tip: But seriously, the Federation Peak portion of this trek is no joke. Expect unmarked trails, sheer drops, brutal conditions, and zero room for error. Only expert bushwalkers with top-tier navigation and emergency skills should attempt it. The rest of this 6-9 day trail is more of a choose-your-own-adventure—just make sure you choose the safest path for you.

Flinders Island Walk

For the first time since 2017, Great Walks of Australia has added a new walk to its repertoire: the Flinders Island Walking Adventure In Comfort by Tasmanian Expeditions—a six-day, 42-kilometre journey that immerses you in the untamed beauty of one of Tasmania’s most pristine landscapes.

This moderate-grade adventure will guide you along the windswept shores of Bass Strait, across towering ridgelines, and through dense woodlands teeming with wildlife. Along the way, you might encounter the island’s curious red-necked wallabies or, if luck is on your side, spot a wombat.

Each night, retreat to luxurious tents with transparent roofs, offering the perfect opportunity to drift off beneath a canopy of stars, the night sky stretching out above you in all its glittering glory. Nature’s majesty, felt in every step, and one of the finest walks in Tasmania. 

Flinders Island, Tasmania

Cape Raoul

Cape Raoul, one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks, offers a breathtaking 14km return journey that will captivate any adventurer. This Grade 4 walk starts with a pleasant bushwalk before ascending through open forest to the cliff’s edge, where stunning views unfold.

As you traverse the track, the dramatic dolerite cliffs and expansive coastal scenery are ever-present, with the possibility of spotting seals basking on the rocks below. The track is newly refurbished, ensuring a comfortable trek amidst Tasmania’s raw beauty.

South Cape Bay (and South Coast Track) 

The South Coast Track is one of Tasmania’s most well-known tracks for good reason, taking you along the wild southern coastline through the windswept beaches, rocky headlands and mountain ranges of the Southwest National Park. The eight-day walk is among the most challenging the state offers, and best for experienced bushwalkers.  

The South Cape Bay walk is a short taster, offering a four-hour walk at the end of the world. Departing from the southernmost road end in Australia at Cockle Creek, the track will take you atop coastal cliffs, from where you can spot South East Cape, Australia’s most southerly point.  

Mount Tyndall

Discover the hidden gem of Mount Tyndall, a 7.6-km out-and-back trail near Queenstown, perfect for avid hikers seeking a challenge. This less-traveled path through Tyndall Regional Reserve offers solitude and stunning scenery, with the best hiking conditions from January to March. Leave your pups at home, as dogs aren’t allowed on this trail.

Start from Anthony Road, park your car, and cross a small bridge into the park along a fire trail. Follow the first left, then the first right, to reach the Lake Tyndall Track. Prepare for a steep climb through some overgrown sections, with rock cairns guiding you near the summit.

The reward? Breathtaking panoramic views over rolling alpine geology, dotted with beautiful wildflowers. This hike is a true under-the-radar adventure in Tasmania, offering an unforgettable experience for those willing to take on the challenge.

Overland Track  

One of Australia’s most well-known and well-loved walks, the Overland Track, will take you through alpine wilderness from World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair. Over six days, you’ll traverse through glacial-carved valleys, ancient rainforests and button grass moorlands. A bit of fitness prep is necessary for this trip, rated moderate – it’s as physically challenging as it is spectacular.

While there are basic huts along the walk for sleeping in, you’ll need to carry all your own gear and food for the week, including tents in case the huts are full. Not confident doing it all yourself? There are some great companies running guided trips that you can join, such as Tasmanian Walking Company, who have the use of the track’s only private huts along the journey and serve up amazing meals along the way. 

Three Capes 

The Three Capes Track is a moderate four-day, three-night walk that starts with a boat ride complete with dolphins and whales. After winding along some of the world’s highest sea cliffs and through silver gum forest, each day ends in beautiful cabins complete with mattresses and cooking facilities. Built in 2015, the track has been meticulously created to be achievable for all ages and abilities. Want to take the level of comfort up a notch? It’s easy on this walk with several operators running guided walks that include three-course meals, private lodges and massages at the end of the day. 

Bay of Fires

The Bay of Fires is world-famous for its pristine white beaches, aquamarine waters and orange-lichen covered rocks. There are several tracks to explore in the area with some of the best selected as part of Tasmanian Walking Company’s Bay of Fires Long Weekend itinerary. The three-day adventure consists of multiple pack-free hikes through eucalypt forests, coastal heathland and sandy beaches as well as accommodation at the Bay of Fires Lodge and a kayak down Ansons River. It’s easily the best way to see Tassie in three days! 

Frenchmans Cap 

Get your fitness and bushwalking prep in before you tackle this one. Frenchmans Cap in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park is a 4-5 day walk on the challenging side, with some steep sections (including ladders), rocky patches along with formed gravel and boardwalk. But… the reward is great with some of the very best scenery. Across the 54km track you’ll experience the awe-inspiring white quartzite peak of Frenchmans Cap, as you journey to the peak and back through delicate alpine flora of button grass moorlands, mossy ancient rainforests and alongside stretches of mountain lakes. There are two huts along the trail and many tent platforms but you’ll need to carry all you need for the duration. 

Maria Island Walk 

All we really need to say here is… wombats, wombats, wombats! If cute, confident wildlife is your jam, then Maria Island – just a 30-minute ferry from Triabunna – is the place to head, with some of the most plentiful wildlife in Australia. On an island where no cars are permitted, putting one foot in front of the other is par for the course here.

There are numerous fantastic walks to be done from the two-hour Fossil Cliffs and Painted Cliffs walks to the 5-to-8-hour Bishop and Clerk and Mount Maria walks. Options are plentiful and will take you via 300-million-year-old fossils and up some of the island’s greatest peaks. However, if you’re looking to really delve into the island you can opt for something like the four-day guided Maria Island Walk which will take you through these shorter walks and more as you traverse the island, with food, wine and accommodation sorted along the way.  

Freycinet Circuit 

The much-loved Wineglass Bay on Tassie’s East Coast is the starting point and a little taster of the beauty to come on the three-day Freycinet Peninsula Circuit which also takes in the Hazards and Cooks Beach. Start or end your days with an ocean swim on this walk as you stroll the beaches, along with Freycinet’s granite mountain ranges and diverse forests and heathlands. If self-led isn’t your thing, opt for the Freycinet Experience Walk which over four days will cover the circuit, while heading back to comfortable lodge accommodation and local produce by candlelight each night.  

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