Notable hill · West Coast, Tasmania

Castle Hill

Castle Hill is a hill in West Coast, Tasmania.

Castle Hill: 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 hill: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Castle Hill

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 Castle Hill: tips

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

How to reach Castle Hill — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -43.15306, 145.87486. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Castle Hill

    • Port Davey · beach · West Coast · ~20 km · Must-see
    • The Citadel · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Murphys Bluff · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Redtop Peak · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~34 km · Must-see
    • The Lion · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Cleft Peak · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Greycap · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~35 km · Must-see
    • The Cupola · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Right Angle Peak · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Bathurst Harbour · beach · Huon Valley · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Frankland Peak · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Secheron Peak · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Mount Lloyd Jones · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Terminal Peak · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Scotts Peak · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Lake Pedder · lake · Derwent Valley · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Southwest National Park · sanctuary · Huon Valley · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Edgar Pond · lake · Derwent Valley · ~51 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Castle Hill

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Castle Hill

    • The Citadel · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Murphys Bluff · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Redtop Peak · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~34 km · Must-see
    • The Lion · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Cleft Peak · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Greycap · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~35 km · Must-see
    • The Cupola · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Right Angle Peak · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Frankland Peak · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Secheron Peak · viewpoint · Derwent Valley · ~36 km · Must-see

    All hill stations & viewpoints in Tasmania

    Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Castle Hill?

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

    What are the places to visit near Castle Hill?

    Nearby: Port Davey (beach, 20 km), The Citadel (viewpoint, 34 km), Murphys Bluff (viewpoint, 34 km), Redtop Peak (viewpoint, 34 km), The Lion (viewpoint, 34 km), Cleft Peak (viewpoint, 34 km).

    Is Castle Hill worth visiting?

    Castle Hill is listed as a notable hill in Tasmania on Spotwander.