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Viewpoint · Port Arthur, Tasmania
Tasman Arch and Devil's Kitchen
Natural rock arch and a cleft in the cliff near Eaglehawk Neck, in Tasman National Park, with viewpoints over the sea and coastal trails.
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About Tasman Arch and Devil's Kitchen
Tasman Arch and the Devils Kitchen are near Eaglehawk Neck, the narrow isthmus that links the Tasman Peninsula to the rest of the island, about 20 km from Port Arthur. They are part of Tasman National Park, which protects dolerite cliffs among the highest in the southern hemisphere.
Tasman Arch is a rock arch tens of metres across, formed by the sea in a cave whose roof partly collapsed. Beside it, the Devils Kitchen is a deep cleft where waves strike the base of the cliff. A short trail connects the two lookouts.
Nearby is the Blowhole, where sea water spouts through an opening in the rock on rough-sea days. In Eaglehawk Neck, a sculpture commemorates the Dog Line, a row of chained dogs that prevented Port Arthur prisoners from escaping across the isthmus.
Longer park trails follow the coast to Cape Hauy and Cape Raoul, with views of sea stacks.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
On days of rough seas, when waves strike strongly at the Devils Kitchen and the Blowhole.
How to get there
By car, about 20 km from Port Arthur via the Arthur Highway and Pirates Bay Drive, near Eaglehawk Neck.
Tip
Also stop at the Dog Line sculpture on the Eaglehawk Neck isthmus on your way to Port Arthur.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Tasman Arch and Devil's Kitchen
What is Tasman Arch?
A natural rock arch carved by the sea on the cliff near Eaglehawk Neck.
Is there an entry fee to see the Tasman Arch?
There is no charge to use the lookouts. Some areas of the park require a pass; check ahead.
What was the Dog Line?
A row of chained dogs across the Eaglehawk Neck isthmus that prevented convicts escaping from Port Arthur.