About Remarkable Cave
Remarkable Cave is a large natural sea cave on the Tasman Peninsula in south-eastern Tasmania, within Tasman National Park near Eaglehawk Neck. Formed by prolonged coastal erosion, it features two entrances that frame ocean views when seen from the viewing platform. Accessed via 115 steps, the cave is a key visitor site on the Tasman Peninsula known for its dramatic sandstone cliffs, coastal scenery and tidal viewing conditions.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short walk from the car park down 115 steps with handrail to a timber viewing platform inside the mouth of a large sea cave. The cave has two openings to the sea, with waves washing the cave floor. Surroundings include rugged sandstone cliffs, coastal forest and ocean views. The site is for sightseeing and photography from the platform; there is no access beyond the platform into the water.
Key highlights
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Large natural sea cave with two sea-facing openings
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Viewing platform inside the cave offering framed ocean views
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Access via 115 steps through coastal forest
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Dramatic sandstone cliffs and coastline of Tasman National Park
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Tidal variation revealing cave floor at low tide
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Lookout and interpretation signage at car park level
History of Remarkable Cave
Natural sea cave formed over thousands of years by marine erosion of Permian sandstone cliffs on the Tasman Peninsula. The surrounding Tasman Peninsula has a long history of Aboriginal occupation and was later explored and settled by Europeans from the early 19th century, with the area now protected as Tasman National Park.
Route
| By air | Fly to Hobart Airport then drive approximately 75-90 km via Arthur Highway to Eaglehawk Neck and Remarkable Cave Road |
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| By road |