Hazards Beach Circuit
- August 3, 2026
Freycinet"s premier full-day walk is an 11 - 12.5km loop taking in the iconic Wineglass Bay Lookout and beach, then…
Freycinet National Park, Tasmania
Big views for minimal effort. Often overshadowed by the famous Wineglass Bay Walk, the Cape Tourville circuit is one of Freycinet National Park’s most rewarding short walks, combining spectacular coastal scenery, lighthouse history and wildlife viewing in less than half an hour.
A flat, wheelchair-accessible boardwalk loops around the automated Cape Tourville Lighthouse, offering panoramic views over the Tasman Sea, glimpses of Wineglass Bay and excellent opportunities to spot whales, dolphins, seals and sea eagles.
As one of Tasmania’s official 60 Great Short Walks, it is an easy addition to any visit to Freycinet National Park.
From the car park, a short dirt path leads through coastal scrub before joining a raised timber boardwalk that circles Cape Tourville. The entire walk is flat, well maintained and includes interpretive information panels along the route.
Rated Grade 1, Easy, this is one of the most accessible walks in Freycinet National Park. The level boardwalk is suitable for wheelchairs, mobility aids and prams, making it ideal for visitors of all ages and abilities.
The automated lighthouse, commissioned in 1971, marks the easternmost point of the Freycinet Peninsula and provides magnificent panoramic coastal views.
These offshore granite rock formations are frequently home to resting Australian fur seals and provide an excellent subject for photographers.
Cape Tourville is one of Tasmania’s premier whale-watching locations. Between April and November you may spot migrating humpback and southern right whales, along with dolphins, sea eagles and seabirds.
Yes. The flat boardwalk and short distance make this one of the best walks in Freycinet National Park for young families. Children may also enjoy spotting whales, seals and seabirds and seeing the lighthouse.
From the Freycinet Visitor Centre, follow Freycinet Drive before turning onto Cape Tourville Road. Continue approximately 5–7 kilometres along the sealed road to the Cape Tourville car park.
There are no toilets or picnic facilities at the Cape Tourville car park. The nearest amenities are located at Ranger Creek and Honeymoon Bay, approximately 7.5 kilometres away.
For visitors short on time or looking for an easy, high-reward walk, Cape Tourville delivers spectacular coastal views, wildlife spotting and lighthouse history in well under half an hour. Its accessible boardwalk and dramatic clifftop setting make it one of the best-value short walks in Freycinet National Park.
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