Notable viewpoint · Northern Midlands, Tasmania
Sphinx Bluff
Sphinx Bluff is a viewpoint in Northern Midlands, Tasmania.
Sphinx Bluff: 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 Sphinx Bluff
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.
How to reach Sphinx Bluff — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -41.61252, 147.73921. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Sphinx Bluff
- Stacks Bluff · viewpoint · Northern Midlands · ~6 km · Must-see
- Ben Lomond National Park · sanctuary · Northern Midlands · ~11 km · Must-see
- Giblin Peak · viewpoint · Northern Midlands · ~14 km · Must-see
- Legges Tor · viewpoint · Northern Midlands · ~14 km · Must-see
- Markham Heights · viewpoint · Northern Midlands · ~17 km · Must-see
- Mount Victoria · viewpoint · Dorset · ~40 km · Must-see
- Mount Barrow · viewpoint · City of Launceston · ~47 km · Must-see
- Douglas-Apsley National Park · sanctuary · Break O'Day · ~52 km · Must-see
- Woolmers Estate · fort · Northern Midlands · ~61 km · Must-see
- Brickendon Estate · fort · Northern Midlands · ~63 km · Must-see
- Ross Female Factory · fort · Northern Midlands · ~64 km · Must-see
- Mount Arthur Regional Reserve · sanctuary · City of Launceston · ~65 km · Must-see
- Diamond Island · river spot · Glamorgan-Spring Bay · ~67 km · Must-see
- St Johns Church · church · City of Launceston · ~67 km · Must-see
- Princes Square · park · City of Launceston · ~67 km · Must-see
- Launceston City Park · park · City of Launceston · ~67 km · Must-see
- St Andrews Church · church · City of Launceston · ~67 km · Must-see
- Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery · museum · City of Launceston · ~68 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Sphinx Bluff
- Stacks Bluff · viewpoint · Northern Midlands · ~6 km · Must-see
- Giblin Peak · viewpoint · Northern Midlands · ~14 km · Must-see
- Legges Tor · viewpoint · Northern Midlands · ~14 km · Must-see
- Markham Heights · viewpoint · Northern Midlands · ~17 km · Must-see
- Mount Victoria · viewpoint · Dorset · ~40 km · Must-see
- Mount Barrow · viewpoint · City of Launceston · ~47 km · Must-see
- Quamby Bluff · viewpoint · Meander Valley · ~108 km · Must-see
- Mother Cummings Peak · viewpoint · Meander Valley · ~125 km · Must-see
- Ironstone Mountain · viewpoint · Meander Valley · ~132 km · Must-see
- The Knuckle · viewpoint · Northern Midlands · ~1 km
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Sphinx Bluff yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Sphinx Bluff?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Sphinx Bluff?
Nearby: Stacks Bluff (viewpoint, 6 km), Ben Lomond National Park (sanctuary, 11 km), Giblin Peak (viewpoint, 14 km), Legges Tor (viewpoint, 14 km), Markham Heights (viewpoint, 17 km), Mount Victoria (viewpoint, 40 km).
Is Sphinx Bluff worth visiting?
Sphinx Bluff is listed as a notable viewpoint in Tasmania on Spotwander.