Three Capes Track: Munro to Cape Pillar

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Segment	This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own.
Full Journey	Three Capes
Start	From the Cape Pillar Track (near the Munro Cabin wilderness_hut) (-43.19931,147.9651778)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Cape Pillar Track Start (a walking track). Find the helipad at the start.
	After another 35 m (from the Cape Pillar Track) continue straight, to head along Cape Pillar Track.
	After another 430 m (from the Cape Pillar Track) continue straight, to head along Cape Pillar Track. After another 3.4 km come to the viewpoint (30 m on your right).
	From the Cape Pillar Track veer left, to head along Cape Pillar Track.
	After another 2.5 km (from the Cape Pillar Track) turn left, to head along Cape Pillar Track. After another 150 m come to the viewpoint (35 m on your right).
	From the Cape Pillar Track veer left, to head along Cape Pillar Track. After another 520 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your right).
	From the Cape Pillar Track veer left, to head along Cape Pillar Track. After another 155 m come to "Chasm Lookout".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 7.1 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Three Capes Track: Munro to Cape Pillar

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	14.2 km
Time	5 h to 7 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Port Arthur Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  15°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, becoming less likely this morning. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 10 and 14.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  9°C → 15°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 14.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  10°C → 15°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost. Slight chance of a shower in the far south, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to southwesterly during the afternoon then tending west to northwesterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 15.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  9°C → 16°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the afternoon then becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 16.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  9°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  11°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Sunny day. Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Sunny day. Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tasmania Parks & Wildlife service
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Tas closure website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

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