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Elephant Pass

TAS · Australia

The road, north up. 16 km end to end.
Climb, 13.5% at its steepestDescent, 12.1% at its steepest
Climb along the road — 15 m to 414 m · 248 m of climbing
Highest
414 m
Lowest
15 m
Climb
248 m
Descent
497 m
Start to end
264 → 15 m
Steepest
13.5%
16 kmEnd to end
0h 09m Riding time
Twisty Twistiness
Paved Surface

The climb over Elephant Pass on the Tasman Highway between St Marys and the east coast, tight and steep.

SeasonSpring to autumn

A well-known pass on the east coast route, with a steady climb and a run of tight bends.

It is a working road: trucks and caravans use it, and they are slow on the climb.

Fog and rain can sit on the pass, so allow extra time.

More on this road: The best motorcycle roads in Tasmania

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