Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch & Devils Kitchen Track Tasmania

Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch & Devils Kitchen Track Tasmania

A short hiking guide to Waterfall Bay Tasmania, a picturesque coastal path on the Tasmanian Peninsula. Visit Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen on a short but rewarding hike near Port Arthur.

Looking for a short hike on the Tasmanian Peninsula? Consider looking at the Waterfall Bay Track. This scenic path is a great, simple way back and forth, which leads past several famous geological formations, including the Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen.

In this blog post, I would like to outline everything you need to know about visiting Waterfall Bay. I will also add some of my photographs that I hope to inspire your visit.

About Waterfall Bay Tasmania

Waterfall Bay is a picturesque coastal bay on the Tasmanian peninsula on the east coast of Tasmania. The bay is famous for its weather -dependent waterfall, which pours the steep cliffs down into the sea.

While most of the year is rather a wet spot, the Waterfall Bay Walk is still an excellent walk, regardless of the water current. The route offers great views of the unique geological formations and arches, the remains of ancient sea caves.

Wing to the Waterfall Bay Track (Tasman Peninsula Track)

The Waterfall Bay hiking trail begins at the large hiking car park for Tasman’s Arch, about 25 minutes from Port Arthur or 1 hour 15 minutes from Hobart.

To get here, you need your own vehicle because there are no public transport or tours that lead to the Waterfall Bay Walk.

If you don't have a car, however, you still have the opportunity to see all the highlights of the route on a 3-hour wilderness cruise. This is one of the top -rated activities on the Tasmanian Peninsula and one that you shouldn't miss!

The Bay Walk

Hiking route: 3.4 km back and forth
Duration: 1 hour back and forth
Höhenlage: mostly flat
difficulty: Simple

Waterfall Bay forms a section of the Tasman Trail, which follows the coast from Tasman Arch to Fortuncue Bay. In order to reach the Waterfall Bay viewpoint, hikers only have to run 1.7 kilometers from the parking lot before turning back.

The route is wide, easy to follow and mostly flat for the duration. There are many places to discover on the route to admire the incredible view of the coast and the unique geological phenomena that make the Tasmanian coast so famous.

Below you will find a summary of the Waterfall Bay hike with some of the highlights that you could expect on the go.

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Tasmanischer Arch

After you have parked your car in the large, designated parking lot, you will immediately notice the fenced -in viewpoint for the Tasman Arch.

This curved natural bridge is the result of a collapsed sea cave, which was placed in rubble and ash for years. We visited this beautiful place early in the morning, which meant that we got a beautiful sunbeam through the bow.
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Teufel's kitchen

The way to Waterfall Bay begins when you go right (south) from the Tasman Arch. Another geological highlight is just a few dozen meters from the Tasman Arch. This time it is the Devils Kitchen that are also the remains of a collapsed sea cave.

From the Devils Kitchen, follow the signposted path that leads to the Waterfall Bay.
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Patersons Arch

After only one Kilometer hike through a dry eucalyptus forest, you can reach another viewpoint for a collapsed sea cave. This is called Paterson's Arch and is not as famous as the others, but still a nice viewpoint.

If you look down, you will also find that the rocky base is very similar to the nearby tessellated pavement.

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Viewpoint in the waterfall bay

hikers who continue from Paterson's vantage point reach the main event of this short, landscape, charming coastal hike. The Waterfall Bay viewpoint is a beautiful coastal bay. The gently curved green hills suddenly give way steep rock cliffs that dive into the deep blue ocean.

If you look directly at the cliff opposite, you will see the waterfall Waterfall Bay. This is a unique waterfall because it falls directly into the ocean. Unfortunately, the current is very rain -dependent. So if you come to visit in good conditions, you will probably only see a wet spot on the cliff.

There are also some information boards at the viewpoint that describe the history, geology and unique underwater biology of the region.
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Back to the parking lot

After enjoying the view, it is time to turn around and return to the parking lot. If you are adventurous, you can alternatively transform the Waterfall Bay Walk into a full -day hike by following the Tasman Trail to Fortescue Bay.
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Further activities in Tasmania

I hope that you liked this short blog post about visiting Waterfall Bay in Tasmania. If you liked the highlights like Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen, then be sure to take a look at some of my other similar guides below.

If you have current information or want to share your experiences, don't forget to leave a comment below.

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