Things to Do in Freycinet
Tasmania at its most postcard-perfect — pink-granite peaks, white-sand beaches and the famous curve of Wineglass Bay, all around the little town of Coles Bay.
Ways to Experience Freycinet
Freycinet is Tasmania at its most postcard-perfect: pink-granite peaks, white-sand beaches and the famous curve of Wineglass Bay, all wrapped around the little town of Coles Bay. Walk to the lookout, hike the Hazards, kayak the sheltered bays, eat oysters straight from the water and watch for dolphins and sea eagles. Here are the experiences to build your days around.
What to Do
Wineglass Bay
The lookout climb and the walk down to the perfect curve of sand.
Wineglass Bay → Pink graniteThe Hazards
The range of pink-granite peaks that frames the peninsula.
The Hazards → DriveCape Tourville
An easy boardwalk to a lighthouse and huge coastal views.
Cape Tourville → SandFriendly Beaches
A long, wild stretch of white sand and turquoise water.
The beaches → EatOysters & Marine Farm
Freshly shucked oysters right beside the water.
Oysters → On the waterKayaking & Cruises
Paddle the sheltered bays or cruise to Wineglass by boat.
On the water →Quiet Corners & Wildlife
Plan Your Days
- Do the Wineglass Bay lookout early to beat the crowds
- Buy a Tasmania national-park pass before you go
- Add a cruise or kayak for a different view of the coast
- Staying over lets you catch sunrise and sunset — see where to stay
- Prefer guided? See our Freycinet tours
Things to Do — FAQ
What are the best things to do in Freycinet?
Walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout, hike the pink-granite Hazards, drive to Cape Tourville, laze on the Friendly Beaches, eat oysters at the marine farm, and kayak or cruise the bay.
Is Freycinet worth visiting?
Absolutely — Freycinet National Park is one of Tasmania’s most beautiful places, with white-sand beaches, turquoise water, pink-granite peaks and abundant wildlife, all around the town of Coles Bay.
What can you do for free?
Most of it — the Wineglass Bay lookout and beach walk, the Hazards tracks, Cape Tourville and the beaches cost nothing (national-park pass required for the park). Cruises, kayaks and oysters are paid.
Is Freycinet good for families?
Very — calm beaches, short walks, wildlife and cruises suit families. See Freycinet with kids.
Freycinet, Planned Around You
Wineglass Bay and the Hazards, quiet white-sand beaches, oysters straight from the bay and coastal walks — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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