Getting to Freycinet
An easy, scenic run from either gateway — roughly 2.5 hours from Hobart and about the same from Launceston, up the east coast to Coles Bay and its national park.
Getting to Freycinet
Freycinet sits on Tasmania’s east coast, around the little town of Coles Bay and its national park. It’s an easy, scenic run from either of Tasmania’s main gateways — roughly 2.5 hours’ drive from Hobart and about the same from Launceston — which makes it a natural stop on a lap of the island or a day trip if you start early. Here’s how to get there and what to sort before you go.
Ways to Get There
~2.5 hours by car
North up the coast on the Great Eastern Drive to Coles Bay — the classic approach.
~2.5 hours by car
Down through the Tamar and Fingal valleys to the coast — ideal for an island loop.
Fly then drive
Fly into Hobart or Launceston, hire a car and drive to the peninsula.
Let us drive
Prefer not to drive? A guided tour handles the road, passes and bookings.
Sort These First
- Buy a Tasmania national-park pass before you arrive — check current options
- Fill up on fuel — Coles Bay is small, so top up in a larger town en route
- Book accommodation early in summer — see where to stay
- Start early for a day trip so you have time at Wineglass Bay
- Prefer guided? See our day tour from Hobart
Getting There — FAQ
How far is Freycinet from Hobart?
About 2.5 hours’ drive — north up the east coast on the scenic Great Eastern Drive to Coles Bay, the gateway town for Freycinet National Park. Allow longer with photo and coffee stops.
How far is Freycinet from Launceston?
Also about 2.5 hours by car, coming down through the Tamar and Fingal valleys to the coast. Freycinet sits roughly midway between the two cities, so it suits a loop of the island.
Do you need a car in Freycinet?
A car gives you the most freedom — the beaches, lookouts and trailheads are spread along the peninsula. If you’d rather not drive, we run guided Freycinet tours, including a day tour from Hobart.
Do you need a national-park pass?
Yes — a Tasmania national-park pass is required to enter Freycinet National Park. Buy one before you arrive to save time at the gate, and check current pass options and prices before you travel.
When is the best time to make the drive?
The road is open year-round; summer is busiest, so book accommodation ahead. See the best time to visit and where to stay to plan around the crowds.
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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