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Cape Raoul Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 8/25/2013
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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A great 5-hour return walk to this cape with superb sea cliffs and marvellous views. Stunning coastal seascapes that include rock platforms, towering cliffs and columns, off-shore islands and swirling seas. Take your lunch and water, spend some time and gaze in awe at majestic views.

HOW TO GET THERE: Take the Stormlea Road (marked Highcroft 3 Stormlea 9) Follow the Cape Raoul signs along Stormlea Road for 10km until the road stops, Park at S 43° 11.699 E 147° 46.639 the start of the walk is sign posted here. This area is part of the Tasman National Park so unfortunately dogs aren't allowed and a National Park Pass is required THE TRAIL: The trail head for Cape Raoul starts at the end of Stormlea Road, next to the Raoul Bay Retreat offering free use of toilet facilities for walkers. Please register your walk in the Registration log book before your walk. From here the trail leads inland towards the heathland, the track during this first section can be quite muddy. After a short, gradual climb you will cross a fallen log bridge above a small creek (this is the only available water source along the trail,but I wouldn't suggest you drink it). Soon after, you will reach the trail junction, left heading to Cape Raoul and right towards Shipstern Bluff. Following the left hand trail, the bush opens up, surprising you with the first spectacular view of the incredible dolomite cliffs of the Tasman National Park. Cape Raoul is just beyond the lower plateau to the east. Slightly to your right is another open section of the cliff top allowing you a stunning view down to Shipstern Bluff, beyond to Bruny Island and the southern coastal mainland. From these lookouts you may also have your first encounter with the intense winds the capes are famous for (some of the strongest recorded winds in Australia). The trail heads east from here along the cliff tops, dropping down the steepest part of the tail onto the Cape Raoul plateau. Once on the plateau the landscape changes to stunning coastal Banksia scrub. After a few 100m the first glimpses of the northern coastline can be seen including Mt Brown with Arthurs Peak and Mt Fortescue beyond. Situated further east, the impressive 300m high cliffs of Cape Pillar alongside Tasman Island. Continue north-east a little further finding a fork in the trail, on the right is Cape Raoul and to the left after a short trip is the side view, providing an opportunity to see the true scale of the cliffs. Additionally from there you are also rewarded with a view of the seal colony nestled at the base of Cape Raoul, making it worth the detour. THE CACHE: The cache is at this fork within the cairn. It is 7km in total to the end of Cape Raoul, returning the same way to 14km. 5 hours should easily suffice including time to sit in awe near the edge. HAZARDS AND WARNINGS: Care required, the weather can be extremely hostile near the cliff edges and on the plateau, with very high winds and cold temperatures. Don’t fall off!

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

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