Winter At The Edge: Three Capes Sunrise Walk
Departures between 8 - 21 June, 2026 | $3,695
For all enquiries and bookings please contact Tasmanian Walking Company on (03) 6392 2211 or email enquiries@taswalkingco.com.au
The Winter Experience
Exclusive to select winter departures, this itinerary builds on our Three Capes Signature Walk with the following winter wonders:
- Sunrise Walk to The Blade
- See the sunrise atop the pinnacle of the Three Capes Track. Bask in the sun's morning glow 262m above sea level atop the Blade, with all three capes in view. If you'd prefer to stay in bed, you'll still have the chance to see the Blade later on day three.
- Warm Winter Seasonal Meals
- Contrasting the cool are warm winter feasts made fresh daily. Every meal is a celebration of local flavour and Tasmanian hospitality, and they are designed to keep you toasty from the inside.
- Complimentary Spa Experience
- Part one of your two-part hot-cold therapy is a complimentary spa treatment in the Relaxation Pavilion. Allow our spa therapists to soothe the stiffness after an active day with a massage, complemented by a range of iKOU products.
- Cold Plunge
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The second part of our hot-cold ritual is for walkers who know pain is pleasure. Brave the cold pool with a refreshing plunge that aids in muscle recovery, then ride the natural high with a warm drink in hand.
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About the Off Season
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Three Capes Signature Walk (4-days)
Day 1: Hobart to Crescent Lodge
Approximately 2 hours of walking
After meeting in Hobart, we make our way down to Nubeena where our private boat will be waiting to depart for our short trip across to Denman’s Cove and the start of the Three Capes Track.
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Cruising with captivating views back to Port Arthur, keep an eye out for seals and dolphins, and marvel at some of the tallest dolerite cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, hinting at the grandeur ahead.
In Denman’s Cove, we stop for lunch, fueling you for a leisurely stroll through coastal woodland to the rocky haven of Surveyors Cove.
Perched atop a lofty vantage point, Crescent Lodge boasts panoramic views stretching across Crescent Bay to Cape Raoul. After settling in with a rejuvenating shower, our guides and host will serve a three-course dinner for you to enjoy in the company of new friends. Following dinner, savour your Tassie pinot on the viewing deck, soaking in your own private sunset experience.
Day 2: Crescent Lodge to Cape Pillar Lodge
Approximately 5 hours walking
Wake to the silence of Crescent Lodge and wander down to the stunning dining room for a hearty breakfast to start the day. From here, head due south with views across Safety Cove and Maingon Bay to Bruny Island.
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Climbing Arthurs Peak, 300 metres above sea level, is worth the oceanic vista. In these parts, White Bellied Sea Eagles soar in the thermal currents, so be sure to look skyward. Lunch isn’t far away, an easy downhill descent to south-facing cliffs where pelagic seabirds are plenty - albatross, petrels and gannets. Here, there’s nothing between you and Antarctica.
Following lunch, skirt the edge of Tornado Ridge before heading south toward Cape Pillar Lodge, your home for the next two nights.
Day 3: Cape Pillar return
Approximately 6 hours of walking (optional)
This is the most adventurous day of your journey. Before dawn, you’ll walk through silver gum forest (Eucalyptus Tenuiramis), a species endemic to the area, out to the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere. There’s little wonder Cape Pillar has been afforded other names - Hurricane Heath and Desolation Gully. You'll reach The Blade just in time to watch the sky put on a sunrise show and illuminate all three capes, along with Tasman Island.
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Lunch is served at Chasm Lookout - with Tasman Island’s weathered lighthouse in sight. It’s then a direct return journey home to Cape Pillar Lodge, where your massage at the relaxation pavilion and a cold plunge await. After your hot-cold therapy, you'll warm up with a toasty drink and a three-course dinner complemented by epic ocean views. By now, walking strangers might just have become firm friends. Unlace the boots, read a book with sea breeze in your toes.
Day 4: Cape Pillar Lodge to Fortescue Bay
Approximately 6 hours walking
Time to farewell Cape Pillar's safe forest haven. From here you’ll cross Retakunna Creek (local indigenous dialect for creaking trees) en route to a patch of rainforest. Breathe it in - lush mosses, ferns and vibrant greens. Next mission is the peninsula’s highest peak, Mount Fortescue, climbing some 490 metres above sea level. Enjoy lunch with leafy-framed ocean views overlooking The Monument.
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Take the side trip and enjoy the majesty of Cape Hauy - or simply remain with the group for a final cliff-walk descent onto the cool white sands of Fortescue Bay. This is your chance to drop the pack and sink your toes in pristine sands or perhaps take a celebratory dive into the crystal clear waves. We will then travel back to Hobart via the airport. We will finish in Hobart with a glass of celebratory bubbles.
Our Private Lodges
Each evening, settle into the only private accommodation within the Tasman National Park. Our lodges offer true shelter - a place of protection and refuge. They are simple yet sustainable. Comfortable and inviting. Walkers have exclusive use of our two lodges along the Three Capes Track. Both are discreetly positioned along the trail, their design responding to contours of the land. Hot showers, generous lounge areas and plush pillows await.
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YOUR EXPERIENCE
The final steps of each day’s walk lead to your lodge accommodation where afternoon tea is served. Free time allows you to explore the lodge, settling on a suitable perch for a glass of Tasmanian wine while your guides prepare the evening meal. As night falls, outdoor decking entices for star gazing on clear southern nights.
Large sliding doors in the living and communal spaces invite the outdoors in, encouraging connection with your surrounds. Each lodge features a dining and kitchen area, expansive views and sleeping quarters with crisp linen. On your final two nights, a generous plunge tank brims with restorative goodness.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
We consider it a great privilege to provide the only private lodging along this trail, and have taken every environmental consideration during the design and build process. Our lodges rest lightly within the natural environment. Sustainability features include water minimisation features and the latest solar power technology. Bird-friendly Archimedes wind turbines bolster our renewable energy resources.
We’ve also worked closely with the topography of the land - each lodge aligning to the contours of the existing landscape. This not only has minimised impact on the surrounding vegetation but allows our accommodation to blend into nature’s setting.
We trust you’ll enjoy your days and restful nights with us.
Itinerary Details
Three Capes Sunrise Walk
Date range bookable: 8 - 21 June, 2026
Minimum Cost: $3,695pp
- Price: Walk fee + Facilitator Fee
- 4-Day Guided Walk (Twin Share)
- Each trip requires a minimum of 10 guests to be confirmed four months prior to departure and a maximum of 12 guests (Twin Share).
Bookings
- Phone: (03) 6392 2211
- Email: enquiries@taswalkingco.com.au
- or complete the below enquiry form
Terms and Conditions
This winter departure follows the same itinerary and core inclusions as the Three Capes Signature Walk, with two seasonal enhancements: a complimentary 30-minute spa treatment and an optional sunrise walk to The Blade on Day Three. Standard Three Capes Signature Walk booking terms and conditions apply. Please note all departures are subject to minimum guest numbers.
Our standard booking terms and conditions apply to all bookings. In addition:
- Cancellations
- more than 90 days from the scheduled departure date, a fee of $350 per person will be charged with the balance payment refunded;
- within 90 days of departure, no refund is available. Bookings are transferable to another name.
- Minimum numbers are required three months before departure.
Inclusions
- Return transfers from Hobart.
- Lodge accommodation.
- All meals, non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of Tasmanian wines.
- National Park Pass.
- Boat transfer from Nubeena to Denman's Cove.
- Use of a backpack and weather-proof jacket for the duration of the walk.
- All bedding and comfortable beds.
- Two qualified guides for the duration of the walk.
- A 30-minute complimentary spa treatment at the Relaxation Pavilion
- Optional sunrise walk to The Blade on day three
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