Edge of the World

Edge of the World is a remote coastal viewpoint near Arthur River on Tasmania's far north-west coast in the Circular Head area. Located on Gardiner Point Road within the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area, it marks a dramatic cliff edge facing the Southern Ocean. Notable for its expansive ocean views stretching toward South America, rugged coastline and sense of isolation, it is a key stop for visitors exploring the Tarkine region.

Visitors can expect an exposed cliff-top viewing platform overlooking the Southern Ocean with uninterrupted horizon views, rugged rocky coastline and windswept heathland. The site features a timber viewing deck with interpretive signage explaining the geography and distance to South America. Surroundings are wild and open with no shelter or commercial development. Access is via an unsealed gravel road through coastal scrub, with a short walk from the car park to the platform.

Located within the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area on Tasmania's remote west coast, the area reflects a long history of isolation, maritime exposure and conservation management. The coastline has been shaped by the Southern Ocean and forms part of the broader Tarkine region known for its wilderness values.

The surrounding Tarkine / takayna region is of deep significance to Tasmanian Aboriginal people, with the west coast containing extensive Aboriginal heritage sites including middens and cultural landscapes. The viewpoint is presented as a place to appreciate the natural and cultural landscape of this remote coastline.