Landmark
Denmans Cove
KM 0 · ≈6 m (20 ft)
A 48 km, four-day, one-way walk with three nights in cabins, from Denmans Cove (by boat from Port Arthur) to Fortescue Bay. Up to 48 people start each day.
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How booking the Three Capes Track works
Three Capes Track: Tasman National Park, Tasmania, Australia. Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service takes the bookings. Departures are booked through Service Tasmania for the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, with cabins included in the fare. The agency sets a limit of 48 people a day.
Three Capes Track elevation profile
Landmark
Denmans Cove
Distance 0 km (0 mi) of 48 km (29.8 mi)
0 km Denmans Cove48 km Fortescue Bay
- Distance
- 0 km (0 mi)
- Elevation
- ≈6 m (20 ft)
Three Capes Track landmarks
Map of the Three Capes Track, Denmans Cove to Fortescue Bay
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How to get a Three Capes Track permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Tasman National Park, Tasmania, Australia
- Daily limit
- 48 people a day
- Distance
- 48 km (29.8 mi)
Step 1: How it is booked
Departures are booked through Service Tasmania for the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, with cabins included in the fare.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Three Capes Track on parks.tas.gov.au. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Get an alert when a spot opens
If your dates are full, set an alert at the top of this page. We check parks.tas.gov.au and tell you when a spot opens for your whole group.
Step 4: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
Learn more:
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Three Capes Track FAQ
How do I book the Three Capes Track?
Book a departure date with the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service. The fare includes the three cabin nights, the cruise from Port Arthur and the bus back from Fortescue Bay.
How many people can start the Three Capes Track each day?
Up to 48, and the cabins sleep 48.
How long is the Three Capes Track?
48 km (29.8 mi) one way, over 4 days and 3 nights. Some other sites say 46 km; the PWS walk notes say 48.
What happens if I cancel the Three Capes Track?
More than 14 days before the start, the fee is 25 percent of the booking fee, even for medical reasons. A date change is free with more than 3 days' notice.
Can I get a Three Capes Track booking if the dates are full?
PWS keeps no waitlist, and a cancellation puts the date back on sale. Set an alert on this page and we'll tell you when a spot opens.