Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks

Walking our way right around Tasmania

We are on a mission to walk all 60 of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks

and are we nearly there!

308.5km walked

115.5km to go!

What are Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks?

Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks were created to change the way visitors visit the state, with the aim to spread visitors out, ease pressure on overcrowded hotspots, and shine a little on some of the lesser known, but equally beautiful locations across Tasmania.

 Hannah bundled in winter gear on a snow-covered boardwalk during one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Support our 60 Walks Let's Collaborate

Why we’re doing this 

Walks to do

  • Castle Rock (Flinders Island)
  • Trousers Point (Flinders Island)
  • Strzelecki Peaks (Flinders Island)
  • Calcified Forest (King Island)
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    Walks we've done

  • Enchanted Walk
  • Cradle Summit
  • Crater Lake
  • Dove Lake
  • Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge
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  • Ralphs Falls
  • Evercreech
  • Nelson Falls
  • Franklin Nature Trail
  • Donaghys Hill
  • Friendly Beaches
  • Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach
  • Wineglass Bay Lookout
  • Cape Tourville
  • Lake Esperance
  • Hartz Peak
  • Tahune Airwalk
  • Coal Mines Historic Site
  • Organ Pipes
  • Echo Point
  • Shadow Lake
  • Mount Rufus
  • Lake St Clair walks
  • Meander Falls
  • Hollybank
  • Goblin Forest Walk
  • Duck Reach
  • Pine Lake
  • Liffey Falls Walk
  • Bishop and Clerk
  • Painted Cliffs
  • Fossil Cliffs
  • Russell Falls
  • Pandani Grove
  • Tall Trees
  • Three Falls Circuit
  • Archers Knob
  • Leven Canyon Lookout
  • Alum Cliffs
  • Fern Glade
  • Labillardiere Peninsula
  • Fluted Cape
  • South Cape Bay
  • Duckhole Lake
  • St Columba Falls
  • Tamar Island
  • Bivouac Bay
  • Cape Raoul
  • Waterfall Bay
  • Cape Hauy
  • The Nut Walk
  • Kelly Basin
  • Montezuma Falls
  • Hogarth Falls
  • Huon Pine Walk
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    Really getting to know every place that I go means finding things to see and do in places that aren’t flashed from every tourism brochure in the visitors centre. 

    Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks is one of the best examples of dispersed tourism I’ve seen. Following this collection of genuinely excellent walks became the simplest, most thoughtful way to be guided to parts of the state I might never have planned to visit otherwise.

    We’ve created a (soon-to-be) 60-part series on Instagram documenting these walks, paired with in-depth track posts that share practical information and deeper context to help you understand these parts of Tasmania a little better.

    Watch the walks on Instagram

    Liffey Falls A spiny echidna foraging in the dirt beside a large rock on one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Hannah looking across the calm lake toward the forested mountains on one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks.

    We need your help 

    We’ve completed 56 of the 60 walks!

    The final four are on Tasmania’s off-shore island. Three are on Flinders Island, and the final walk is on King Island— which means flights, ferries, and transporting all our hiking and filming gear to places that are (beautifully) not simple to reach.

    If you’ve enjoyed following along, you can buy us a coffee to help fund the final research trips — or, if you’re a business or organisation who values thoughtful, sustainable travel storytelling, we’d love to hear from you.

    Your support directly helps with the logistics of getting to these islands and creating resources that inspire others to complete these walks too.

    (And no — we promise your dollars won’t actually be spent on fancy café coffees!

    Buy Me a Coffee Let's Collaborate

    Liffey Falls Liffey Falls Pine Lake walk in the snow! Pine Lake walk in the snow! Chris hiking across orange lichen-covered rocks with a snow-capped mountain peak in the distance. Labillardiere Peninsula Hannah photographing the towering orange dolerite cliffs and blue ocean during one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Fluted Cape on Bruny Island Hannah wearing a red backpack while walking along a rocky cliff overlooking a beach on Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. The edge of Tasmania on the South Cape Walk Hannah leaning over a bridge railing while exploring the lush forest on one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Pondering the creek on Cradle Mountain's Enchanted Walk Hannah sitting against a timber wall while reviewing a map for Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. There are four 60 walks in Cradle Mt alone! The Totem Pole and Cape Hauy dolerite cliffs rising from the sea on Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Views from Cape Huay A spiny echidna foraging in the dirt beside a large rock on one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Blonde echindas are all over the Cape Raoul walk! Hannah sitting on orange lichen-covered rocks while exploring Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Bivouac Bay Hannah photographing the rugged coastal mountains and blue water during one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Freycinet views from Cape Tourville walk Hannah crouching barefoot on a river rock during one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Blending into the gorge at Apsley River Waterhole Sun-drenched lichen-covered rocks meeting the blue ocean waves along the Tasmanian coastline. Friendly Beaches Hannah looking up at the sunlit trees while exploring one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Organ Pipes walk near Hobart Chris standing on a rocky peak with arms outstretched during one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. On top of (the world) Hartz Mountain Hannah crouching on a wooden boardwalk by the clear waters of a lake on Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Lake Esperance Hannah looking across the calm lake toward the forested mountains on one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Shadow Lake Hannah sitting on a metal jetty looking out over the blue waters of Lake St Clair. Too many beautiful alpine lake it count! Hannah holding a camera while looking out a bird hide window at Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Tamar Wetlands Hannah taking a photograph on a leaf-covered path during one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Hollybank feels like a scene from Gilmore Girls! Hannah sitting on a rocky outcrop under a clear blue sky during one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Incredible views from Bishop and Clerk Hannah sitting on a cliff edge overlooking the towering dolerite columns and crashing waves of the Tasman Peninsula. Maria Island's dramatic coastal cliffs Hannah looking out over the lush, forested mountainside from a lookout on one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Leven Canyon Lookout A cascading waterfall flowing over snow-dusted cliffs and dark evergreens on one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Magnificent Meander Falls Hannah standing on a rugged rock peak against a clear blue sky on one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. Cradle Summit Hannah leaning over a narrow suspension bridge surrounded by lush green ferns on one of Tassie's 60 Great Short Walks. My favourite 60 walk in Tasmania!

    Read about the 60 Walks

    Bivouac Bay

    60 Great Short Walks Grade 3 10km

    I love a walk with plenty of variety, and this one made the kilometres feel like mere metres!

    Duckhole Lake

    60 Great Short Walks Grade 2 4.2km

    An accessible adventure into Tasmania’s wild south, and a perfect introduction to its karst landscapes.

    Lake Esperance

    60 Great Short Walks Grade 3 3.4km

    A walk through waratahs and a lush Tasmanian alpine landscape

    South Cape Bay

    60 Great Short Walks Grade 3 15.4km

    A beautifully varied walk to the very end of the road, and the edge of the continent.

    Hartz Peak

    60 Great Short Walks Grade 4 8km

    A short but impactful hike to the summit of Hartz Peak, showcasing a dazzling array of plant diversity!

    Tahune Airwalk

    60 Great Short Walks Grade 1 3.4km

    A spectacular elevated walkway through the forest canopy, high above the rivers of Tasmania's wild southwest.

    Fluted Cape

    60 Great Short Walks Grade 4 6.4km

    If you only have time for one short walk on Bruny Island, make it this one.

    Labillardiere Peninsula

    60 Great Short Walks Grade 4 18km

    Pack plenty of snacks and your swimmers, and turn this hike into a full-day adventure

    Waterfall Bay

    60 Great Short Walks Grade 3 3.4km

    Spectacular coastal views, dramatic rock formations, and some of the best wildlife spotting on the Tasman Peninsula, all within a casual clifftop stroll.

    Cape Raoul

    60 Great Short Walks Grade 4 14km

    A challenging and exhilarating walk to one of Tasmania's most dramatic coastlines, and some of the best dolerite column formations on the planet.

    Coal Mines Historic Site

    60 Great Short Walks Grade 2 0.3km

    Crumbling convict-era ruins, underground cells, and sweeping views of Norfolk Bay, all within a short and easy walk.

    Cape Hauy

    60 Great Short Walks Grade 3 9.4km

    A stunning loop walk along one of Tasmania's most dramatic coastlines, with towering dolerite cliffs, endless ocean views, and some of the best whale spotting on the peninsula.
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