Frequently asked questions

Our Three Capes trips depart year round.  For Signature walks, the season runs from September until the end of May. In June through until August we schedule five departures per month. The Three Capes Long Weekend and Three Capes Adventure Walk season is between October and April  For dates please refer to our booking calendar.

Three Capes Signature Walk

Our groups have exclusive use of the only private Lodge accommodation along the track.  Our lodges are architecturally designed to sit lightly within the environment with stunning views.  The Lodges do not forego creature comforts with plenty of lounge areas and a dedicated relaxation area at Cape Pillar Lodge.

Three Capes Adventure Walk 

Night 1: Tasman Camp is secluded accommodation on private coastal land, our camp represents the perfect place to retreat. Although the camp has been built completely off the grid, we are not without our creature comforts. With most of our days spent in wild, powerful, coastal places, our camp is a sanctuary we can return to at the end of day one, gathering in the dining room and sharing food and stories from the day. Each tent contains either 1 king size bed or 2 singles.
Nights 2, 3 & 4: Guests have exclusive use of the only private lodge accommodation along the track. Crescent Lodge and Cape Pillar Lodge are fitted out with everything you need for a very comfortable stay in the middle of the Tasmanian wilderness, including hot showers.

Three Capes Long Weekend

For both nights, guests stay in the cosy surrounds of Tasman Camp. See the description above.

Each trip requires a minimum of seven guests and has a maximum of 14 guests. All accommodation is twin share.

If you book on as a single walker or in an odd-numbered group and the trip fills to capacity, you will share a room with another walker of the same gender. 

Three Capes Signature Walk

As long as you exercise regularly, are capable of walking an average of 12km for four consecutive days (with the longest day being 18kms), and are comfortable with varied terrain, you’ll be fine!  This track is considered a "dry foot track" so mud will not be an issue!

Three Capes Adventure Walk 

Three Capes Adventure presents a sustained challenge — most days the distance is greater than the Signature Walk, so you’ll be covering 75km over five days, rather than 48km over four days. The challenge lies in the distance covered and the fatigue this may cause. A high level of fitness is therefore required, if you exercise regularly and are capable of walking between 14-17km for five consecutive days across varied terrain, you’ll be fine! If you feel this might be beyond your current level of fitness, you may prefer our signature walk.

If you have any concerns about fitness, check out which walk is right for me please call 03 6392 2211 and speak with one of our friendly Reservations staff members. We are more than happy to discuss additional information about what you can expect.

Three Capes Long Weekend

We recommend that you be in good health and be moderately fit to undertake the trip. The longest day is day 2 where we cover 14kms. The other two days are more leisurely, with plenty of time to stop and take in the view.

Three Capes Signature Walk 

On the morning of your departure, the guides will carry out a thorough gear check to ensure you have suitable gear and help you reduce pack weight.

If you adhere to our gear list, your pack will likely weigh between 7kg and 9.5kg. With special attention to reducing pack weight, your pack and its contents can weigh as little as 6.5 kg. 

Please note: This weight is based on the recommended water capacity for this walk. If you choose to carry more water, your pack weight will most likely weigh upwards of 9.5 kgs.

The pack and weatherproof jacket that we provide have a combined weight of 2.5 kg, leaving 4.5- 6.5 kg for your personal items.

Three Capes Adventure Walk


On this walk itinerary, you carry a lighter day pack on Day 1 and your larger pack (7-9kg) on the remaining days. On Day 1, you just carry your lunch, drink bottle and rain jacket. The guides carry the rest! Your guides will carry out a gear check on the morning of your departure and will be able to help you reduce pack weight if necessary. 

Three Capes Long Weekend 

One of the great aspects of the Three Capes Long Weekend is that we return to camp both nights so there’s no need to carry a heavy pack. 

We strongly recommend travel insurance. Consideration needs to be given to our cancellation policy, injury, evacuation, delayed flights, illness, etc. Please see our Booking Terms & Conditions for details and contact us if you have any questions.

Our guides are passionate outdoor enthusiasts, educated interpreters and fantastic cooks all rolled into one. Two knowledgeable guides accompany each trip. This allows plenty of time for interpretation at interesting points along the track, photo opportunities, rest breaks and walking at your own pace.

All meals and snacks are provided. The guides prepare scrumptious meals each night. We are quite happy to cater for special dietary requirements, we just need to know in advance.  We use fresh Tasmanian produce and evening meals are served with a selection of Tasmanian wines.

*Please note in the best interests of our guests and staff we promote the responsible service of alcohol.

The Relaxation Pavilion is only available on walks that visit Cape Pillar Lodge. The Three Capes Signature Walk with and the five-day Three Capes Adventure itinerary are the only walks that visit the Cape Pillar Lodge.

The relaxation pavilion will not be available on the Three Capes Adventure Walk (3-day), or Three Capes Long Weekend as we do not visit Cape Pillar Lodge.

Three Capes Signature Walk

At the start of your walk:  We pick up from MACq01 between 9am and 9.10am and then The Old Woolstore between 9.05am and 9.15am (please not depending on traffic conditions our bus may be up to 10 minutes late). The shuttle bus will not collect from hotels unless we’re advised that you need collection. Alternatively you can make your own way to our walker’s base  located at 164 Murray Street, Hobart at 9.30am. If you are staying at The Henry Jones Art Hotel you are across the street from MACq01 so please cross the road for collection. If you are staying anywhere else within Hobart, please make your way to our walkers base by 9.30am sharp (located at 164 Murray Street). 
At the conclusion of your walk: The group will arrive back into Hobart at approximately 5.45pm for some celebratory bubbles with a Hobart airport drop off between 5.15pm and 5.30pm. We will begin hotel transfers at 7:00pm.

 

Three Capes Adventure Walk 

At the start of your walk: Our shuttle picks up in front of MACq01 (18 Hunter Street, Hobart) at 6.30am and from reception at The Old Woolstore between 6.40am and 6.45am. The shuttle bus will not collect from hotels unless we’re advised that you need collection. If you are staying anywhere else within Hobart, please make your way to our walk base (164 Murray Street) by 7am sharp.

Please have breakfast before joining us. if your hotel's restaurant is not open early, check to see if you can get a boxed breakfast dropped to your room (best to book this in when you check in)

At the conclusion of your walk: The group will arrive back into Hobart at approximately 5.45pm, following a Hobart Airport drop-off at approximately 5.30pm. After nibbles and a celebratory glass of bubbles, we will begin hotel transfers at about 7:00pm.

Please do not make dinner reservations before 7:30pm on the night of your return.

Three Capes Long Weekend

At the start of your walk: Upon request, our shuttle picks up guests in front of MACq 01 Hotel (18 Hunter Street, Hobart) between 8.05am-8.10am, and from reception at The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, (1 Macquarie Street) between 8.10am-8.15am. You must advise us if you need collection otherwise the bus will not stop. If you would like to make your way directly to our walker’s base located at 164 Murray Street, Hobart, please ensure to arrive no later than 8.30am. 

At the conclusion of your walk: The group will arrive back into Hobart at approximately 4.45pm with a Hobart airport drop off approximately 4.15pm - 4.30pm. 

Visit our Walk Benefits page for exclusive deals and discounts on accommodation:  https://www.taswalkingco.com.au/walker-benefits/

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

This multi-award winning hotel has a reputation for being one of Australia’s most welcoming and relaxing inner-city hotels. The rooms are spacious and the hospitality friendly.

The Henry Jones Art Hotel

A hotel history and art collide. Located in the Hunter Street precinct, Hobart’s oldest waterfront warehouses have been thoughtfully reimagined as Australia’s first dedicated art hotel. Through the rise and fall of industries, including Sir Henry Jones’ IXL jam empire, the harbourside location has been central to Hobart and its people. Today, the precinct hums with galleries, award-winning restaurants, bars and cafes.

MACq01

MACq01 lives on Hunter Street on the old Hunter Island, one of the earliest sites of European settlement in Tasmania. Surrounded by yachts, docks, convict-built sandstone warehouses and a huge expanse of open water, the hotel boasts gorgeous views alongside supreme convenience.

The Tasman - A Luxury Collection Hotel

Anchored to the waterfront precinct and in the embrace of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, Australia’s first Luxury Collection hotel sits comfortably between Hobart’s city centre, the picturesque Derwent harbour and MONA ferry terminal, and the iconic Salamanca and Battery Point neighbourhoods. The Tasman is an architectural symphony; an overture of 1840s Georgian heritage, building to 1940s Art Deco and a 2020s modern extension fi nale. Original sandstone contrasts spectacularly with a glassencased prism of modern architecture.

Three Capes Signature Walk 

The minimum age for guests on our Three Capes Signature Walk is 10 years old.

Three Capes Adventure Walk 

The minimum age for guests on our Three Capes Adventure Walk is 12 years old.

Three Capes Long Weekend 

The minimum age for guests on our Three Capes Long Weekend is 12 years old.

There are no upper age restrictions on our walks, however, for guests walking with us who are 69 or above we do require a GP to sign off on a letter we provide.

We are committed to inspiring positive change and preserving the wild places we walk through for generations to come. That's why we launched the Tasmanian Walking Company Foundation in 2020, so we can focus on supporting environmental and community projects close to our hearts. 

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