Three Capes Track: Munro to Cape Pillar

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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

Segment	This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own.
Full Journey	Three Capes
Start	From the Cape Pillar Track (near the Munro Cabin wilderness_hut) (-43.19931,147.9651778)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Cape Pillar Track Start (a walking track). Find the helipad at the start.
	After another 35 m (from the Cape Pillar Track) continue straight, to head along Cape Pillar Track.
	After another 430 m (from the Cape Pillar Track) continue straight, to head along Cape Pillar Track. After another 3.4 km come to the viewpoint (30 m on your right).
	From the Cape Pillar Track veer left, to head along Cape Pillar Track.
	After another 2.5 km (from the Cape Pillar Track) turn left, to head along Cape Pillar Track. After another 150 m come to the viewpoint (35 m on your right).
	From the Cape Pillar Track veer left, to head along Cape Pillar Track. After another 520 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your right).
	From the Cape Pillar Track veer left, to head along Cape Pillar Track. After another 155 m come to "Chasm Lookout".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 7.1 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Three Capes Track: Munro to Cape Pillar

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	14.2 km
Time	5 h to 7 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
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)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Port Arthur Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 25 January
  
  21°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers in the far south, medium chance elsewhere. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the late morning and early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 17 and 23.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 5:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Sunday 26 January
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds northwest to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h tending northeast to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  Monday 27 January
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h turning west to northwesterly 30 to 45 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 33.
  
  Tuesday 28 January
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Becoming windy. Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the far south, slight chance elsewhere. Winds westerly 30 to 45 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 22.
  
  Wednesday 29 January
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Thursday 30 January
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 31 January
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  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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