Tasman Arch & Devils Kitchen
Near Eaglehawk Neck the ocean has carved the dolerite cliffs into a vast natural arch, a deep churning chasm and a blowhole — spectacular, easy coastal lookouts.
Tasman Arch & Devils Kitchen
Near Eaglehawk Neck, the ocean has spent millennia sculpting the dolerite sea cliffs into some of Tasmania’s most dramatic coastal formations. Tasman Arch is a vast natural archway spanning a booming chasm; the Devils Kitchen is a deep, sheer-sided gorge where the sea churns far below; and the nearby Blowhole spouts on the swell. Short walks link fenced lookouts over each — an easy, spectacular stop on the way to or from Port Arthur.
What to See
Tasman Arch
A huge rock archway spanning a chasm the sea has carved into the cliff.
Devils Kitchen
A deep, sheer-sided gorge where the ocean surges far below.
The Blowhole
A sea-driven blowhole nearby, best on a big swell.
Short Walks
Fenced lookouts a few minutes from the car parks.
Visiting Tips
- Allow about an hour for the arch, the Devils Kitchen and the Blowhole
- Stay behind the barriers — the cliffs are sheer and the drops big
- A big swell makes the Blowhole and chasms most dramatic
- Link it with the Tessellated Pavement at Eaglehawk Neck
- Head on to Port Arthur or Remarkable Cave
Tasman Arch & Devils Kitchen — FAQ
What are Tasman Arch and the Devils Kitchen?
They are dramatic coastal formations near Eaglehawk Neck, carved into the dolerite sea cliffs by the ocean. Tasman Arch is a huge natural rock archway spanning a chasm, while the Devils Kitchen is a deep, sheer-sided gorge where the sea surges far below. The nearby Blowhole completes the trio.
Where are they and how do you get there?
They sit just off the Arthur Highway near Eaglehawk Neck, on the way to Port Arthur. Short walks from the car parks lead to fenced lookouts over each formation — easy to link with the Tessellated Pavement and the Blowhole.
How long do you need?
Around an hour covers Tasman Arch, the Devils Kitchen and the Blowhole at a relaxed pace, with short walks between the lookouts. It is a natural stop as you explore the Tasman Peninsula.
Is it safe and suitable for families?
The lookouts are fenced and the walks are short and easy, so it suits families. Stay behind the barriers — the cliffs are sheer and the drops are big. Keep a close eye on children.
What else is nearby?
The Blowhole, the Tessellated Pavement and, further south, Remarkable Cave — all part of the peninsula’s wild, sea-carved coast.
Port Arthur, Planned Around You
The World Heritage convict site, the wild sea cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula, the Three Capes Track and the ghost tour — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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