The Tessellated Pavement is a state reserve is at Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania. It is about 83 km south of Triabunna and 25 minutes from the historic Port Arthur site.
We stayed at Eaglehawk Neck overnight which allowed us to take the short drive to Port Arthur to be there when it opened. It also allowed us to see this amazing formation both at dusk and the following morning.
From the Tessellated Pavement State Reserve car park it takes a couple of minutes to walk along a bush track and down a few flights of stairs to this amazing rock formation.
The formation began around 60 million to 160 million years ago when pressure caused cracks in the rock. Since then the ocean has eroded the areas between the cracks giving the tiled appearance we see today.
The rocks can get slippery so be careful when walking on them.
For more on the Tessellate Pavement, click here.
Taryn
Maria Island was my favourite spot in Tasmania. If you ever go back, you need to stay the night since that’s when all the wildlife come out. We were literally surrounded by wombats, pademelons, wallabies and kangaroos!
Lisa
TarynThanks Taryn. We wanted to stay for a few days on Maria Island and do some hiking also but unfortunately we were there just after New Year and it was booked out. Next time!
Hayley
Great guide! Would love to visit Tasmania someday
Lisa
HayleyThanks Hayley. And if you’re in Australia, definitely head to Tassie.
Julie
I always love my trips to Tasmania. Such a beautiful place and not far from Melbourne
Lisa
JulieIt’s the perfect weekender from Melbourne. Wish it was that close to Brisbane!
Anna
This post makes me miss Australia and Tasmania. It is simply stunning! And your photos are pretty freakin’ awesome too! I’m so glad my mum practically forced me to visit Tasmania when I was living Down Under. And I’m ever grateful her for that. Only wish I could go back soon.
Lisa
AnnaThanks Anna. We live in Brisbane and this was our first visit to Tasmania. It is so stunning and we definitely want to return too. Oh and your mum definitely give great advice!
Mindi Hirsch
I’ve been wanting to visit Tasmania but mostly for the food. The scenery is so beautiful in your photos. Now I want to visit even more.
Lisa
Mindi HirschThanks Mindi. We spend a day visiting wineries and also were there for the Taste festival. Food and wine are definitely great reasons to visit.
Alma
Tasmania is beautiful! On my bucket list. Hope to see it one day.
Lisa
AlmaIt is definitely worth visiting Alma.
Kelly
Wineglass Bay and Bay of Fires look amazing! I never think about Tasmania and exploring the amazing beauty there but I should. So lovely and great post.
Lisa
KellyIt is absolutely stunning Kelly. Definitely worth visiting.
April
I’ve never seen Tasmania look so gorgeous! While in Jordan recently, i was on a tour with a couple from Tasmania and they spoke of its beauty. I see now what they mean. I’m sorry that I never made it to Tasmania when I was in Australia. I hope I can soon rectify that. Amazing photos!
Lisa
AprilApril, when you return you definitely need to visit Tasmania.
TRacy
We adored Tasmania especially Freycinet. We didn’t do a couple of these so I will definitely add to our itinerary next time. We found one visit not enough and can’t wait to return ASAP!
Lisa
TRacyTotally agree Tracy. We had a week there and needed much more time.
Nicole
I didn’t realize just how beautiful Tasmania is! Your pictures are stunning. Clearly I need to add this to my bucket list. Pinning for future reference!!
Lisa
NicoleThanks Nicole. It really is beautiful and well worth visiting.
Josy A
I already wanted to visit Tas for the wildlife, the forests and the hiking, but I had no idea the coastline had so many gorgeous views too!
This is just another reason to make me reeeeally keen to visit!!
Lisa
Josy ATassie has so many amazing things to see Josy. We did some hiking while we were there too as well as a lot of wildlife spotting.
Kay
Okay, embarrassing moment alert, I totally thought Tasmania was its own country haha. ITS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL THOUGH!
Lisa
KayTassie is definitely part of Australia Kay. And yes it is absolutely stunning. It’s a must for any trip to Australia.