Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Segment	This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own.
Full Journey	Three Capes
Start	(-43.1803968,147.9499649)
Finish	(-43.1419566,147.9673)
Mode (end)	Bus   Car   (-43.093305,147.870998)

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Three Capes Track. After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Three Capes Track.
	After another 1.4 km turn left, to head along Three Capes Track. After another 700 m pass the "Mount Fortescue" (10 m on your right). After another 2.3 km come to the viewpoint (on your right).
	After another 1.6 km continue straight, to head along Three Capes Track. After another 8 m come to the "Monument Lookout" (25 m on your right). After another 580 m pass the "Three Cape Walk pack drop location" (10 m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Cape Hauy for amazing views over Totem Pole, The Candle Stick, Mitre Rock and The Lanterns. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. At the intersection of Cape Hauy Track & Three Capes Track turn left, to head along Cape Hauy Track. After another 1.8 km pass a seat (6 m on your left)., has a backrest. After another 1.2 km come to "Fortescue Bay Campground". About 65 m past the end is "Boat ramp carpark". About 105 m past the end is a toilet. About 120 m past the end is "Mill Creek Campsite".
	The end.

Side trip to Cape Hauy for amazing views over Totem Pole, The Candle Stick, Mitre Rock and The Lanterns.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Cape Hauy Track & Three Capes Track Start heading along Cape Hauy Track (a walking track). Find the Three Cape Walk pack drop location at the start. After 240 m come to the viewpoint (on your right). After another 1.4 km come to a viewpoint.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1.6 km to the main route.

Three Capes Track: Retakunna to Fortescue Bay


Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	9.8 km
Time	3 h 30 min to 5 h 30 min
Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route




Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	8.6 km	[seat]
Camp site	9.9 km	Fortescue Bay Campground
Toilet	9.9 km	[toilet]
Camp site	9.9 km	Mill Creek Campsite

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