Viewpoints in Tasmania

Scenic Viewpoints

Tasmania’s diverse topography is showcased through these vantage points, ranging from the jagged dolerite peaks of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park to the coastal cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula. The collection includes the Iron Blow’s industrial mining history near Queenstown, the volcanic formations of Table Cape, and the glacial landscapes of Dove Lake. These sites provide clear perspectives on the state's unique geological features, including sea caves, tiered waterfalls, and the white quartz sands of Freycinet National Park.

Scenic Viewpoints — Map

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A

Wineglass Bay Lookout

Overlooks the curved white sand beach and turquoise waters of Freycinet National Park. The vantage point is reached via a steep uphill track composed of granite steps.

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B

Cradle Mountain

A 1,545-metre peak composed of Jurassic dolerite columns. It forms the northern end of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and overlooks glacial lakes.

C

Pirates Bay Lookout

Provides a panoramic view of the narrow Eaglehawk Neck isthmus and the rugged coastline of the Tasman Peninsula.

D

Dunalley Bay Lookout

Overlooks the coastal waters near the Denison Canal, a man-made waterway constructed in 1905 to connect Dunalley Bay and Blackman Bay.

E

Chasm Lookout

Offers views of vertical dolerite sea cliffs and the Tasman Sea from the hiking trails of the Tasman Peninsula.

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F

Liffey Falls

The Liffey Falls, a series of four distinct tiered–cascade waterfalls on the Liffey River, is located in the Midlands region of Tasmania,…

G

Gorge Lookout

Situated within Cataract Gorge, this point overlooks the South Esk River and the natural basin formed by ancient geological faults.

H

Tamahorn Lookout

A vantage point providing views over the Tamar River valley and the agricultural landscapes of Northern Tasmania.

I

Pencil Pine Lookout

Located near the Cradle Mountain visitor center, overlooking the Pencil Pine Creek and its surrounding ancient rainforest vegetation.

J

Remarkable cave

A sea cave carved into sandstone cliffs, featuring a unique entrance that mirrors the shape of Tasmania.

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K

Glacier Rock

An outcrop showing scouring marks from ancient glacial movements, offering a direct view across Dove Lake toward Cradle Mountain.

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L

Suspension Alexandra Bridge Lookout

A pedestrian bridge over the South Esk River in Cataract Gorge, originally constructed in 1904 and later rebuilt.

M

Maingon Bay Lookout

Overlooks the Southern Ocean and the sheer dolerite cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula, often used for whale watching during migration seasons.

N

Horsetail falls Lookout

A 450-metre elevated boardwalk on the side of Mount Owen, providing views of the seasonal waterfall and the Queenstown landscape.

O

Iron Blow Lookout

A cantilevered lookout over a former open-cut copper mine, showcasing the mineral-stained rock walls and a vibrant turquoise pool.

P

Marion's Lookout

A high-altitude vantage point 1,200 metres above sea level, offering views of Dove Lake, Crater Lake, and the surrounding peaks of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

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Q

Table Cape Lookout

A 180-metre high volcanic plug that overlooks Bass Strait. The area is known for its lighthouse and extensive tulip fields that bloom in spring.

R

Cape Raoul Lookout

Features views of the southern tip of the Tasman Peninsula, characterized by massive hexagonal dolerite columns and the distant Tasman Island.

S

Cape Tourville Lookout

An accessible walkway surrounding an automated lighthouse, offering views of the Hazards mountain range and the Tasman Sea.

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