Local favourite viewpoint · West Coast, Tasmania

The Gap

The Gap is a viewpoint in West Coast, Tasmania.

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The Gap: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit The Gap

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach The Gap — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -42.25000, 145.65000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near The Gap

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Gap

    • Mount Darwin · viewpoint · West Coast · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Mount Sorell · viewpoint · West Coast · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Mount Jukes · viewpoint · West Coast · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Mount Strahan · viewpoint · West Coast · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Mount Huxley · viewpoint · West Coast · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Frenchmans Cap · viewpoint · West Coast · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Mount Owen · viewpoint · West Coast · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Mount Lyell · viewpoint · West Coast · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Mount Sedgwick · viewpoint · West Coast · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Mount Geikie · viewpoint · West Coast · ~40 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit The Gap?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near The Gap?

    Nearby: Mount Darwin (viewpoint, 7 km), Mount Sorell (viewpoint, 11 km), Mount Jukes (viewpoint, 13 km), Mount Strahan (viewpoint, 14 km), Mount Huxley (viewpoint, 16 km), Lake Burbury (lake, 18 km).