Cape Pillar

Cape Pillar is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Tasman in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 27 kilometres (17 mi) south-east of the town of Nubeena. The 2016 census recorded a population of four for the state suburb of Cape Pillar.^[1] It is on the Tasman Peninsula in the Tasman National Park, adjacent to Tasman Island.

Cape Pillar seen from Cape Hauy track

Cape Pillar Tasmania
Cape Pillar
Coordinates	43°11′13″S 147°57′05″E
Population	4 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7182
Location	27 km (17 mi) SE of Nubeena
LGA(s)	Tasman
Region	South-east
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Cape Pillar: Fortescue Fortescue Fortescue Port Arthur Cape Pillar Tasman Sea Tasman Sea Tasman Sea Tasman Sea

It is notable as a coastal feature of the Dolerite landscape of the area.

It has been captured in illustrations as early as 1824^[2] and later.^[3][4]

It is the location of a rare casuarina, Allocasuarina crassa.

Whales have been sighted in the area.^[5]

It is a reference point on the coast for mapping by Australian navy hydrographic service.^[6]

History

Cape Pillar is a confirmed locality.^[7]

Geography

300-metre sea cliffs at Cape Pillar, Tasmania.

The waters of the Tasman Sea form the western, southern and eastern boundaries.^[8]

Road infrastructure

Route C344 (Fortescue Bay Road) passes to the north of the locality. From there, Three Capes Track provides access to the locality.^[7][9]