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Natural Monuments

Painted Cliffs Track

Natural Monuments

Painted Cliffs Track

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Painted Cliffs Track

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Maria Island National Park

Location: Tasmania, Australia

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October 13, 2026

Painted Cliffs Track follows one of Tasmania's most breathtaking and frequently photographed coastal wonders. The track is short and the best way to view the Triassic sandstone cliffs marbled with vibrant streaks of gold, orange, red, and white. The magnificent colours were made from iron-rich groundwater that trickled down through the soft sandstone millions of years ago, combined with wind, wave, and sea spray erosion, creating honeycomb patterns, potholes, and notches into the rock face. To safely view these coastal formations up close and step out onto the rock platforms, line up your walk with low tide.

April 2, 2023

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A great natural spectacle! They are colorful, the cliffs and offer wonderful photo opportunities!

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Distance 195 m

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Tasmania, Australia

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