Tasmania — East Coast

Freycinet & Wineglass Bay

Pink granite peaks, a perfect white-sand crescent, and some of the clearest water on the Tasmanian coast.

How we operate here: Cooee Tours doesn't run its own vehicles or guides in Tasmania — trips in this region are delivered through trusted local Tasmanian tour operators. We'll help you plan and book, and we're upfront that the on-ground experience is provided by our local partners, not Cooee directly.

Freycinet National Park sits on Tasmania's East Coast, around a three-hour drive from Hobart, centred on the pink-granite peaks known as the Hazards and the postcard curve of Wineglass Bay. It's consistently rated among the world's best beaches, and the lookout walk above it is one of Tasmania's most popular short hikes for good reason.

The park is also home to some genuinely excellent longer walks, sea kayaking, and Coles Bay — the small township that serves as the main base for visiting.

~3hrs
Drive from Hobart
Wineglass Bay
Consistently world-ranked beach
The Hazards
Pink granite peaks
Coles Bay
Main base township
Highlights

What to See & Do

Walk

Wineglass Bay Lookout

A moderately steep but short walk to the saddle between the Hazards, with the classic postcard view over the bay — Freycinet's most popular short walk.

Multi-Day

Wineglass Bay – Hazards Beach Circuit

A longer loop that continues down to the beach itself and back around the peninsula — a full day for those who want more than the lookout.

Water

Sea Kayaking

Guided kayak tours explore the coastline and inlets around Coles Bay and the Hazards from the water.

Wildlife

Friendly Beaches

A quieter, longer stretch of coast just north of the main park entrance — good for a walk without the Wineglass Bay crowds.

Plan Your Visit

Official Resources & Local Tours

Since our Tasmania trips run through local partners, these official sources are a good starting point while you're planning.

Acknowledgement

Traditional Owners

Cooee Tours acknowledges the palawa/pakana people as the Traditional Owners and continuing custodians of lutruwita (Tasmania), including the East Coast country on which Freycinet sits — historically associated with the Oyster Bay nation — and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Planning a Freycinet trip?

Get in touch and we'll help plan your visit through our Tasmanian tour partners.

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