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.
Why we’re doing this
Walks to do
Walks we've done
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.
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!
Read about the 60 Walks
Bivouac Bay
I love a walk with plenty of variety, and this one made the kilometres feel like mere metres!
Duckhole Lake
An accessible adventure into Tasmania’s wild south, and a perfect introduction to its karst landscapes.
Lake Esperance
A walk through waratahs and a lush Tasmanian alpine landscape
South Cape Bay
A beautifully varied walk to the very end of the road, and the edge of the continent.
Hartz Peak
A short but impactful hike to the summit of Hartz Peak, showcasing a dazzling array of plant diversity!
Tahune Airwalk
A spectacular elevated walkway through the forest canopy, high above the rivers of Tasmania's wild southwest.
Fluted Cape
If you only have time for one short walk on Bruny Island, make it this one.
Labillardiere Peninsula
Pack plenty of snacks and your swimmers, and turn this hike into a full-day adventure
Waterfall Bay
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
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
Crumbling convict-era ruins, underground cells, and sweeping views of Norfolk Bay, all within a short and easy walk.
Cape Hauy
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.