Three Capes Track

[annimay]

I am wondering if anyone has done the new Three Capes Track?

Did you think it was worth the $495 to do it?

[gayet]

You could try reading all of this thread

http://bushwalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=21224&start=210

That link starts at about page 8. there is a trip report on that page, towards the bottom

[annimay]

Thanks Gaye,

I have read with interest, I would like to walk it but I really can't afford the $495 so the post at the end of page 8 was helpful.

Cheers
Anni

[whynotwalk]

Hi Anni - a good question, and as to whether you want to part with the $$, that has to be your decision. I think you'll find a somewhat negative vibe about the 3CT on the forum, with not a lot of it based on first-hand experience of doing the walk. I found a blog post that might give you some of the flavour of the walk.

See http://trainsplanesandbikes.blogspot.com.au/2016/02/we-get-by-with-little-help-from-our_9.html The 3CT bit starts about half way down the page (just search for "Cape"). It's an interesting take on the experience, very much from a family point of view. It sounds to me like this family had a more memorable experience, and spent a lot less, than if they'd gone to the the likes of "Wet & Wild"

cheers

Peter

[annimay]

It sounds to me like this family had a more memorable experience, and spent a lot less, than if they'd gone to the the likes of "Wet & Wild"

cheers

Peter[/quote]

I agree Peter, I think a walk like this would be a better experience than "Wet & Wild".

[jenandjen]

I did the 3 Capes Track recently and thought it was brilliant. I personally felt it was worth every cent. I was keen to walk it before passing judgement and I'm pleased I did because I am now a fan. The huts, the track, the interpretation and the art work was all first class. All the people on my walk gave it 9/10 to 10/10 as an experience and these were people that have travelled extensively. I was also pleased to see a track like this giving an opportunity for those not able to carry full packs for 4 days the opportunity to experience some of Tassies beautiful landscapes - women, older people and families. Personally I would much prefer the Government to invest in the tourism industry than continuing to waste money on propping up a destructive forestry industry.

[annimay]

Hi jenandjen,

It is good to hear a first hand experience of the Three Capes Track. I am so glad it was good experience for you and you enjoyed the walk.

Thanks for your feedback.
Cheers
Anni

[creeping_moses]

I reckon if you're interested in it you should do it!

I haven't done the Experience but last week we completed an overnight walk that took in all the track bar the first day from the boat to the junction with the old Cape Pillar track. The new track is super easy walking with sections of boardwalk that seem to go on forever. Of course, I know is not everyones cup of tea, especially upon this forum, but I think this caters to a different, likely larger portion of the community. We checked out the Munro and Retakunna huts in detail after meeting walkers doing the experience and getting a tour. The huts are amazing. They have everything you could want and need and are clearly designed for newbies in this sort of area, not hardened Tassie walkers. I think the huts sit nicely in the environment and until you actually arrive at them you wouldn't know they are there. Munro in particular has spectacular views. We didn't stay at the huts obviously, we camped at the only approved campsite Wughalee Falls. This site is a 15minute walk down a very steep dirt track from the new Cape Pillar track. It is a nice campsite with 8 large tent platforms, water and drop toilet and the option to make a circuit that connects up with the 3 Capes track a third of the way up Mt. Fortescue. This track is still included on the latest maps of the 3Capes track but it is a bit overgrown and a total goat track compared to the new track - so it's basically like any other track in Tassie other than the OLT, South Coast and 3 Capes.

We saw a tonne of elderly couples, families with young children and even people with disabilities doing the experience. It seemed fun with them all sharing the experience together and I know they wouldn't be out there if it wasn't for the new set up.

[annimay]

Thank you for your reply creeping_moses

I think it is great that walks like this are open and usable for people who usually do not have the opportunity to do other walks in TAS. If you have the money why not do it I say.

I will be paying $200 for the Overland Track this year, so for me the Three Capes Track will have to go on my bucket list.