A short but steep climb through rocky areas to the summit of Mt Amos for the best views of Tasmania’s most famous beach at Wineglass Bay.
Wineglass Bay in Tasmania is one of Australia’s most photographed beaches, and the best views are from the summit of Mt Amos (454m). We did this walk on our first trip to Tasmania in 2008, so I don’t remember it very well. Nevertheless, after reviewing my old photos I realised it’s an excellent walk with large rocky sections, great views, and steep enough to be a bit adventurous.
You’ll find better shots online than those I took at the summit, particularly panoramas and wide angled shots taking in the full view south over Wineglass Bay (I just had a point and shoot). I think we did a walk to Wineglass Bay in the morning, as my shots from Mt Amos were taken in the afternoon.
I took this photo in the morning, possibly on the track to Wineglass Bay itself. I wasn’t at first sure where this was, but I found the almost exact photo online confirming this is in fact the north end of Wineglass Bay. Taken in the morning. Ascending Mt Amos.
Wineglass bay from Mt Amos (454m). From the summit.
Coles Bay I think. Descending from Mt Amos.
Not sure if Sophia is stretching or pretending to push this boulder. Who knows what us of ten years ago thought funny. I like these stripy rocks on the slopes of Mt Amos. Somebody on Instagram thought they looked like waves. Very tame wildlife in this area. Taken with my point and shoot, so they must have been close.
Track Notes
It’s a short and well marked but steep route from roughly sea level to the summit. And you can find track notes with more photos on Hiking the World and TasTrails, amongst other websites.
I’m not sure which of two tracks we took to the saddle enroute to Wineglass Bay, so I’ve highlighted them both. I think the little side track at the saddle is to a viewpoint. Mt Amos is where you get the real views though.
