Fortescue Mount
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Activities
Canoe Bay |
(about 2 hours return)
A short walk along the Tasman Trail from the beach at
Fortescue Bay
, suitable for families, leads to Canoe Bay . Canoe Bay contains an old steel boat wreck and was, until the early 1970's, the site of a fish processing works.
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Cape Hauy Track
(4-5 hours return)
The Cape Hauy Track leads from
Fortescue Bay
, just near the boat ramp. The walk passes through a variety of heath and woodland to the magnificent views of steep cliffs and spectacular rock formations.
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Mt Fortescue Track
(6-7 hours return)
This track takes walkers to the 490 metre
Mt Fortescue
and provides excellent views of the rugged coastline. The track commences at Fortescue Bay. Follow the Cape Hauy Track (see above) for about one hour to a low spur where a sign marks the
Mt Fortescue
Track, which leads off to the right.
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Tasman Trail (about 6 - 8 hours one way)
The Tasman Trail
(not to be confused with the Tasmanian Trail) follows along the clifflines from the north of
Fortescue Bay
to Waterfall Bay. This walk will require a car shuffle. Walkers will need to be prepared by taking water, food and wet weather gear.
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Cape Raoul
(about 5 hours return)
The Cape Raoul Track begins from Stormlea Road, off Highcroft Road. The initial section of the track crosses private land before entering the park. Excellent views are obtained along the track.
