Cape Queen Elizabeth Track Trail Head

Please note - this review is for the entire Cape Queen Elizabeth walk, not just the walk to The Arch. One of my favourite short bushwalks. A lot of people only go out to the beach to see The Arch but there is so much more to this walk if you venture further. Take the track from the carpark to the beach. At low tide you can walk and clamber around the rocks to The Arch - at other times take the track over Mars Bluff (worth it for the views). From area near The Arch, walk ENE to the end of the beach and then find the track up the cape (there is a vertical white pvc pipe sticking up out of the bushes marking the right spot). The walk up the cape is relatively easy, with a couple of steep-ish sections. Try to avoid stepping near mutton bird hollows where possible. The views from the end of the track (marked by a cairn) are absolutely well worth it but please take note - the cliffs are extremely high and there are no protections. Be aware at all times of where the edge is. Simply head back the way you came to get back to the carpark. All up about 3-4 hours depending on fitness and speed of the group, and how long you spend at various stops. HIGHLIGHTS: - spectacular views - plenty of wildlife (especially if you take binoculars) - seabirds, eagles, wallabies, reptiles and seals can all be seen at various points if you're lucky - varying terrain, walking through coastal scrub, beach, dunes and bush - awesome sea cliffs NOTES: - as mentioned, the cliffs are extremely high - walk is suitable for older children, but I would not recommend for under 7 (some steep sections, some rock clambering, very high cliffs!) - track can be a little overgrown, keep an eye out for snakes in warmer months - recommend trousers if you don't like your legs getting scratched by the scrub - no dogs allowed as this is a sensitive wildlife area - no toilet facilities or rubbish bins - take out what you take in!

WOW After the first couple of kilometres this walk really turned it on with the most amazing rocks and cliffs. It was over 13 kilometres in total but it was sensational. Because we went 2 hours before low tide we were able to go both directions along the beach to and from the cape. From the Arch and the rock cliffs we followed the beach to the walking track for Cape Queen Elizabeth. The views along the way were rather pretty but from the top of the cape WOW. This was where our lunch room was today and I have to say it was divine - even if I had to sit well away from the edge. Other less fearful than I sat perfectly happy on rocks balancing on the edge of the seacliff. I am in awe of their courage, it’s not something I would even contemplate. YouTube @jabindajoey LIKE  SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL TO GET NOTIFIED INSTAGRAM @jabindajoey  LIKE COMMENT  SHARE  SAVE Follow us on our wonderful journey around Australia, our homeland

5km point to point walk was an easy track through coastal shrub with lovely birdlife and lagoons, before hitting the north end of The Neck Beach ⛱️ define ocean and rugged cliff scenes. On very low tide you can pass headland via beach. The Cape Queen Elizabeth loop longer circuit walk was over the headlands to the Arch when high tide ~ 14km

We took this track to get to Blighs Rocks and the Arch. It was about 2hours return to the car park as the tide was in and we had to take the inland trail. The track is quite wide in places and very easy to follow. Somewhat steep in places but generally an easy track.

The walk out to Cape Elizabeth is sometimes easy to follow and other times a track shrouded in undergrowth. If you go it as far as the arch at low tide it will be a wonderful short morning walk. If it's high tide and you have to go over the top it just adds a little bit more walking. If you turn around at the arch you'll had a good time, but if you keep going you get to see the more expansive view of the Neck and the beaches are Bruny Island.

Easy flat terrain with the normal tree roots along the way Dozens of small blue dragonflies in the bushes at the waterfront about a kilometre from the start of the trail.

Enjoyable walk! Not difficult with beautiful scenery

Boring route at the beginning until you see the sign and reach the beach. Even it’s high tide but we didn’t take other route, but do need some effort to climb the rock and more interesting.

Please note - this review is for the entire Cape Queen Elizabeth walk, not just the walk to The Arch. One of my favourite short bushwalks. A lot of people only go out to the beach to see The Arch but there is so much more to this walk if you venture further. Take the track from the carpark to the beach. At low tide you can walk and clamber around the rocks to The Arch - at other times take the track over Mars Bluff (worth it for the views). From area near The Arch, walk ENE to the end of the beach and then find the track up the cape (there is a vertical white pvc pipe sticking up out of the bushes marking the right spot). The walk up the cape is relatively easy, with a couple of steep-ish sections. Try to avoid stepping near mutton bird hollows where possible. The views from the end of the track (marked by a cairn) are absolutely well worth it but please take note - the cliffs are extremely high and there are no protections. Be aware at all times of where the edge is. Simply head back the way you came to get back to the carpark. All up about 3-4 hours depending on fitness and speed of the group, and how long you spend at various stops. HIGHLIGHTS: - spectacular views - plenty of wildlife (especially if you take binoculars) - seabirds, eagles, wallabies, reptiles and seals can all be seen at various points if you're lucky - varying terrain, walking through coastal scrub, beach, dunes and bush - awesome sea cliffs NOTES: - as mentioned, the cliffs are extremely high - walk is suitable for older children, but I would not recommend for under 7 (some steep sections, some rock clambering, very high cliffs!) - track can be a little overgrown, keep an eye out for snakes in warmer months - recommend trousers if you don't like your legs getting scratched by the scrub - no dogs allowed as this is a sensitive wildlife area - no toilet facilities or rubbish bins - take out what you take in!

WOW After the first couple of kilometres this walk really turned it on with the most amazing rocks and cliffs. It was over 13 kilometres in total but it was sensational. Because we went 2 hours before low tide we were able to go both directions along the beach to and from the cape. From the Arch and the rock cliffs we followed the beach to the walking track for Cape Queen Elizabeth. The views along the way were rather pretty but from the top of the cape WOW. This was where our lunch room was today and I have to say it was divine - even if I had to sit well away from the edge. Other less fearful than I sat perfectly happy on rocks balancing on the edge of the seacliff. I am in awe of their courage, it’s not something I would even contemplate. YouTube @jabindajoey LIKE  SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL TO GET NOTIFIED INSTAGRAM @jabindajoey  LIKE COMMENT  SHARE  SAVE Follow us on our wonderful journey around Australia, our homeland

5km point to point walk was an easy track through coastal shrub with lovely birdlife and lagoons, before hitting the north end of The Neck Beach ⛱️ define ocean and rugged cliff scenes. On very low tide you can pass headland via beach. The Cape Queen Elizabeth loop longer circuit walk was over the headlands to the Arch when high tide ~ 14km

We took this track to get to Blighs Rocks and the Arch. It was about 2hours return to the car park as the tide was in and we had to take the inland trail. The track is quite wide in places and very easy to follow. Somewhat steep in places but generally an easy track.

The walk out to Cape Elizabeth is sometimes easy to follow and other times a track shrouded in undergrowth. If you go it as far as the arch at low tide it will be a wonderful short morning walk. If it's high tide and you have to go over the top it just adds a little bit more walking. If you turn around at the arch you'll had a good time, but if you keep going you get to see the more expansive view of the Neck and the beaches are Bruny Island.

Easy flat terrain with the normal tree roots along the way Dozens of small blue dragonflies in the bushes at the waterfront about a kilometre from the start of the trail.

Enjoyable walk! Not difficult with beautiful scenery

Boring route at the beginning until you see the sign and reach the beach. Even it’s high tide but we didn’t take other route, but do need some effort to climb the rock and more interesting.