Notable viewpoint · West Coast, Tasmania

The Bastion

The Bastion is a viewpoint in West Coast, Tasmania.

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The Bastion: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Bastion

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

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

Visiting The Bastion: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach The Bastion — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -41.96105, 145.58301. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near The Bastion

    See everything within a day’s drive of The Bastion

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Bastion

    • Mount Geikie · viewpoint · West Coast · ~1 km · Must-see
    • Mount Tyndall · viewpoint · West Coast · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Mount Sedgwick · viewpoint · West Coast · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Mount Julia · viewpoint · West Coast · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Mount Lyell · viewpoint · West Coast · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Mount Dundas · viewpoint · West Coast · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Mount Read · viewpoint · West Coast · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Mount Owen · viewpoint · West Coast · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Mount Murchison · viewpoint · West Coast · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Mount Huxley · viewpoint · West Coast · ~25 km · Must-see

    All hill stations & viewpoints in Tasmania

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit The Bastion?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near The Bastion?

    Nearby: Mount Geikie (viewpoint, 1 km), Mount Tyndall (viewpoint, 4 km), Lake Margaret (lake, 4 km), Mount Sedgwick (viewpoint, 7 km), Lake Dora (lake, 7 km), Lake Beatrice (lake, 10 km).

    Is The Bastion worth visiting?

    The Bastion is listed as a notable viewpoint in Tasmania on Spotwander.