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Bivouac Bay
Bivouac Bay is located on the Tasman Peninsula, an area of land in the southeast of Tasmania surrounded by towering cliffs, beautiful bays and a stunning blue ocean. The highlight of the Tasman Peninsula is the stunning coastline; on this walk, you will see some lovely views.
The Bivouac Bay walk is one of the 60 Great
Short Walks of Tasmania
The Walk - is 10 kilometres Return - 4 Hours - Grade 3
The Bivouac Bay walking track trail begins at Fortescue Bay Beach. You walk along the sandy beach crossing a small creek (be careful as the rocks here can be slippery).
At the end of the beach, you will see the Short Walks sign; follow the track up through the eucalyptus forest and along the coastline. The trail here is rocky and undulating and then descends to Canoe Bay.
After about an hour of walking, you will reach Canoe Bay; this is a great spot for rest and enjoying the views. You can also see the sunken wreck of The William Pitt dredge at the edge of the bay.
From Canoe Bay, continue along the track until you reach the suspension bridge at Walker Creek; cross the bridge and follow the trail through the forest of Blue Gums and Tree ferns.
After about 1.5 kilometres of steep rocky climbing, you will reach the top of the ridge line; from here, you will descend 600 metres to the Bivouac Bay track. There is another steep climb before you dive into Bivouac Bay.
At Bivouac Bay, you can enjoy the views and relax by the lovely Bivouac Creek. There are toilets and camping areas available at Bivouac Bay.
Return to Fortescue Bay along the same track.
Notes:
Remember to register your walk at the information area at Fortescue Bay.
There are Toilets & BBQs available at Fortescue Bay.
A valid Tasmanian National Park pass is required - you can purchase your pass at the day-use area on the day.
Directions to Fortescue Bay, where the walk commences.
Drive along the Tasman Highway to Sorell from Hobart, then take the Arthur Highway to Taranna. Drive through Taranna along the highway for another 5km, and you will see Fortescue Road on the left-hand side.
Follow this dirt road for the next 12km until you reach the Tasman National Park and Fortescue Bay. This road is unsealed and suitable for 2 WD but drives carefully. It is very slippery when wet.
More Places to Explore
Tasman Arch, Pirates Bay, Fortescue Bay, Devil's Kitchen, Tessellated Pavement, Coal Mines Historic Site, Remarkable Cave, The Blowhole, Crescent Bay, Fossil Bay Lookout, Cape Pillar, Cape Hauy and Cape Raoul.
Camping at the Mill Creek Campground at Fortescue Bay.
We stayed in our Motorhome at the Mill Creek Campground; it has about 23 larger sites suitable for camper vans and motorhomes. Toilets and coin-operated showers are available, and there are BBQs at the day-use area, a short walk away.
There is an excellent variety of wildlife and birds at Fortescue Bay, making it a bird watcher and a photographer's paradise.
Bookings are recommended from November to April each year. The site office is open from 10 am - 4 pm. Outside these times, self-registration is available near the Rangers Station, and in July 2021, it costs $13.00 per night (for two people).
There is also tent camping available at the Banksia Mill Campground.
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