Mount Brown and Crescent Bay Walking Track

Mount Brown and Crescent Bay Walking Track in Port Arthur, Tasmania is a popular destination for scenic walks and beautiful coastal views.

The track offers a view of the teal waters and surrounding areas, with only a few steep sand dunes to navigate. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes suitable for uneven terrain.

Attractions in the area include the Crescent Bay, a popular summer swimming spot with turquoise waters and soft sand. On clear days, visitors can see Tasman Island and the cliffs of Cape Pillar from Crescent Bay. Other attractions in Port Arthur include the Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, Eaglehawk Neck, and Tasman Peninsula. Food lovers can also visit the 1830 Restaurant and Bar for delicious meals.

The best time to visit Crescent Bay is during the summer months of December to February when the weather is warm and dry. To get to Crescent Bay and Mount Brown, visitors need to go to Port Arthur, Tasmania. From there, they should take the first left onto Safety Cove Road and continue until it ends at the Remarkable Caves carpark. The trailhead is located 50m before the carpark and heads east towards Mount Brown. The first 1km of the hike crosses undulating sand dunes covered in coastal heath vegetation. The walk from Remarkable Cave car park to Crescent Bay takes about 1 hour 30 mins until reaching a junction. Visitors can either head south toward Mount Brown or turn northeast and follow the signs to the beach. The trail is moderately challenging, with steep sand dunes to climb.