AU · Tasmania · 42.13°S 148.30°E

freycinet national park

Wineglass Bay, pink granite peaks and sheltered coves on Tasmania's east coast.

Best time
October–April is best for walking and beach picnics, though December–January is busy. June–August is cold, with short days.
How long
2 days
Getting there
Fly to Hobart with one stop, usually via Melbourne or Sydney, about 11–14 hours all in. Coles Bay is about 2.5 hours' drive from Hobart or Launceston. Tasmania is 2 hours ahead of KL, 3 during daylight saving (October to early April).
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Dear group chat,Wineglass Bay, pink granite peaks and sheltered coves on Tasmania's east coast.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingFreycinet National ParkAU, Tasmania
KLfreycinet national park
≈ 6,876 km from KL, as the crow flies
Wineglass Bay view from the Beach

Photo: Jane6592 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Freycinet is a granite peninsula on Tasmania's east coast, with the pink peaks of the Hazards rising behind Coles Bay. Wineglass Bay is the famous view, but the sheltered coves and short coastal walks make it worth a night.

Makan

  1. OystersFreshly shucked from the farms around Coles Bay.Map ↗
  2. East Coast berriesFarm-gate strawberries and raspberries around Swansea, on the drive up.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Wineglass Bay lookoutA steep, stepped climb of about 1–1.5 hours return to the classic view of the bay's perfect curve.Map ↗
  2. Wineglass Bay beachAnother steep descent from the lookout to the sand, and the same climb back up.Map ↗
  3. Cape TourvilleAn easy boardwalk around the lighthouse headland, with views down the coast.Map ↗
  4. Honeymoon BayA small, calm cove facing the pink granite of the Hazards.Map ↗

Good to know

  • You'll need a Tasmanian parks pass; the two-month Holiday Pass is worth it if you're visiting several parks.
  • Do the Wineglass climb early, before the car park fills and the day heats up.
  • Halal food is hard to find on the east coast. Stock up in Hobart, and stick to seafood when eating out.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.