When Is the Best Time
The Remarkable Cave, which has two entrances from the seaside and one exit, is an excellent spot to a hidden beach. The cave was developed by ancient earthquakes and by erosion from the crashing waves which hit the cave at high tide. The cave tunnel is constantly changing because the southwesterly winds generate heavy waves.
Can You Walk Through Remarkable Cave?
The cave has two entrances and one exit, where you are able to access the cave and the secluded beach. However, you need proper planning if you wish to access the Remarkable Cave. You reach the secluded beach shortly before and after low tide only. Some tides are higher, and some are lower depending on the moon therefore, the safest time is half an hour before low tide. Don’t access the cave if you haven’t checked out the tide times before. Tide times Port Arthur
Safety always comes first. It is neither permitted nor prohibited to access the Remarkable Cave. A high platform with a railing around it was installed for safety reasons. Here you must climb down first. Currently (2023), there is a ladder to get down.
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If you arrive after low tide or waves already access the cave, it is too dangerous to walk through the tunnel because you can't escape the powerful waves. Important:
During high tide and a high swell, even the platform from where you can look into the Remarkable Cave sometimes gets flooded.
How Long is the Walk to Remarkable Cave?
It’s a quick 5-10 minutes walk from the car park and easily accessible. Tasman National Park and also the Remarkable Cave close to Port Arthur are very popular, therefore, it can be a bit crowded.
The best time to visit the Remarkable Cave regarding crowds is the morning or evening, and most important, is low tide. Watching the crashing waves find their way through the cave tunnel at high tide is fascinating, but I prefer low tide.
In summer, even tour buses arrive—limited parking spaces. The area got improvements; more parking spaces and restrooms are available.
Nevertheless, the parking serves for the Maingon Bay Lookout, Remarkable Cave and the Mount Brown hike. Parking Remarkable Cave Google Maps -
Unfortunately, the cave lookout is not wheelchair accessible.
The 3-4 hours return hike of about 9 km to Mount Brown starts here, too and passes the Maingon Blowhole. The blowhole itself is a 45 minutes return hike which makes sense at high tide only. Combine this hike with the Remarkable Cave - low tide at the cave and high tide at the blowhole.
Entry Fee Remarkable Cave
Free entrance to the cave lookout and the caves itself - no fee is requested.
Weather Port Arthur
It frequently rains in Tassie and Port Arthur as well. Summer is the driest time of the year. The climate is mild and temperate; summer days are rarely above 20°C in the shade; however, the sun is intense, so protection is needed. The winter temperature is, on average, above 10°C only during this season; night temps drop below 10°C.
Top Tips
I recommend staying here for at least three nights to enjoy the many beautiful places and hikes. If you are into hiking, don't miss the incredible Cape Raoul day hike, which is 14 km long in the Tasman National Park. There is limited parking at the Cape Raoul trailhead. Start this track in the morning and bring a picnic. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the Cape. We even spotted a pod of orcas here in November.
We chose one of the Safari Tents in the Port Arthur Holiday Park. The park has an excellent location in the Stewarts Bay State Reserve.
Each day we had parrots next to our tent. The wildlife and bird watching were an extra plus. It was just a 15-minute drive to the cave, so we visited it twice.
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Location and Tips
The short five minutes trail starts at the Maingon Bay Lookout. The view of Cape Raoul from here is terrific. After a short walk, steep steps lead to a viewing platform.
If you want to enter the cave, you must climb over the handrail to the beach. We saw several footprints, and it was low tide. We were too curious not to go—the tunnel cave branches in two entrances heading out to the sea.
Straight ahead, the cave is shaped like Tasmania and leads to the hidden beach. Local surfers love this spot if the conditions are right.
Above the platform was a part of the cave’s roof, which collapsed long ago. Why remarkable? Sometimes special effects in rocks get created by intense heat, earthquakes, and pressure. The beautiful sandstone and dolerite folded patterns are rare and remarkable. It is best seen on the outside wall of the cave.
On a clear day, you are able to see Cape Raoul in the distance. My top tip for an exceptional day hike nearby.
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