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Cape to Cape Track vs Three Capes Track

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Cape to Cape Track Three Capes Track
Distance 135 km 23 km
Elevation gain 1,258 m 953 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Regional
Country Australia Australia
Best time to hike Best from November to April Best from February to March
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Cape to Cape Track vs Three Capes Track: which should you hike?

At 135 km, Cape to Cape Track is the longer route — roughly 112 km more than Three Capes Track (23 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Three Capes Track is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.