Cape Raoul

Starting near the carpark at the end of Stormlea Road in Stormlea, Tasman National Park, this walk leads to Cape Raoul and back via the Cape Raoul Track. This walk takes you on a newly refurbished track through heath, woodland, and rainforest vegetation to stunning coastal seascapes that feature rock platforms, towering cliffs, offshore islands and swirling seas. Once out on Cape Raoul, enjoy the views of Cape Pillar, Hobart and Bruny Island. Keep a lookout for seals on the rocks and small islands below. The track is narrow and the hiking is tough at times, but the stunning cliff-top views along the way reward the effort. With a few steep sections, this hike is suitable for people of average fitness levels. Be aware that some parts of the trail are located along cliff edges, and the weather can be extremely hostile near the cliff edges and on the plateau, with very high winds and cold temperatures. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Cape Raoul Track & Stormlea Road (-43.19521,147.7771287)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Arthur Highway, A9 Turn on to Stormlea Road then drive for 4.3 km Keep left onto Stormlea Road and drive for another 2.6 km Keep right onto Stormlea Road and drive for another 2.6 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Cape Raoul Track & Stormlea Road Start heading along Cape Raoul Track (a walking track). After 35 m to find the shelter. Then pass the sign. After another 1.5 km pass a seat (15 m on your right)., has a backrest. Continue straight, to head along Cape Raoul Track.
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Tunnel Bay Track & Cape Raoul Track) turn left, to head along Cape Raoul Track.
	After another 520 m turn left, to head along Cape Raoul Track. Then come to the "Cape Raoul Lookout" (20 m on your right). After another 1.3 km pass a seat (6 m on your right)., has no backrest. Then come to the viewpoint (6 m on your right).
	Turn left, to head along Cape Raoul Track. After another 2.8 km come to the viewpoint (10 m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the Seal Lookout, for a different point of view over the ocean. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.1 km veer right. After another 175 m come to "Cape Lookout".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 7.4 km to get back to the start.

This little side trip takes you to the Seal Lookout, for a different point of view over the ocean.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 150 m come to "Seal Lookout".
	Continue another 0 m to find Seal Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 150 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Cape Raoul

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	14.8 km
Time	5 h 30 min to 8 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 35 m from the start.

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 4.9 km apart with the largest gap of 11.4 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	35 m	[shelter]
Seat	1.6 km	[seat]
Seat	3.4 km	[seat]

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Weather Forecast
- Port Arthur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the south, near zero chance elsewhere. Snow possible above 800 metres. Possible small hail in the south. Winds westerly 35 to 50 km/h.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  8°C → 17°C
  Possible early shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the far south in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Snow possible above 800 metres. Possible small hail in the south in the early morning. Winds west to southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h tending east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the evening then tending north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 17.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:00am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Late shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of frost in the far south in the early morning. High chance of showers in the late afternoon and evening. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning west to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning and early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 22.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  8°C → 16°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h shifting east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 15.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  7°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost in the south. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northeasterly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 19.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  10°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  10°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tasmania Parks & Wildlife service
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Tas closure website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

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