Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park
Highlights
Explore Freycinet National Park (4 hours)
Walk to the spectacular Wineglass Bay Lookout (moderate uphill walk 60 mins)
Choose the option to extend your walk to the white sands of Wineglass Bay beach (longer walking option 2.5 hours)
Visit the highlights of Freycinet National Park - Honeymoon Bay & Sleepy Bay lookout
Take in the spectacular 360 degree views on the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk (easy 20 mins)
Enjoy some fresh oysters at Freycinet Marine Farm
Reward yourself with a tasty ice-cream at Kate’s Berry Farm – delicious!
included with
• National Park entrance fee
• Professional guides & interpretative walks
• Small, friendly groups
• Central Hobart pick up and drop off from select hotels/hostels
• Airport drop offs on request with prior arrangement
excluded by
Food and drinks - You may bring your lunch with you or we will stop to give you an opportunity to purchase a bakery style takeaway lunch on the day.
Essential
Information
What to bring/wear • Sensible shoes for walking • A variety of warm & weatherproof clothing • Hat & Sunscreen • Large water bottle, snacks, lunch (or buy it on the day) • Camera • Sense of adventure Blackout Dates There are no tours available/operating on: 25 December, 26 December, and 01 January There are no BIG 3 tours available that run across any of the non-operational dates Child/Infant Policy We do not travel with children under 8 years of age on our Active Day Tours and BIG 3 Tour programs, we retain the right to refuse to carry passengers under this age without prior arrangement. No refunds will be given in this instance. Child fare is for children aged 8 up to 15 years at the time of travel. HOBART starting tours: Our general meet point is 7.25am at the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, 20 Davey Street, Hobart Hotel pick up and drop off may be available. To enquire on this service please contact your tour operator directly at least 48 hours prior to travel on the following email address: bookings@tourstas.com.au
Detailed Description
Walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout to see one of the “World’s Top 10 beaches!” Join us forthis action-packed huge day out exploring the vibrant landscapes of Freycinet National Park & the best of Tassie's East Coast.
We depart Hobart heading east then following the coastline north. We travel through the seaside towns of Orford and Swansea as we make our way to Freycinet National Park. Freycinet is one of Tasmania’s first National Parks, the area is famous for its stunning coastal landscapes. Colourful granite mountains form the backdrop for secluded bays, pristine waters, white sandy beaches, local wildlife, and a variety of walking trails to explore the area.
As we enter the Freycinet peninsula, we have a brief stop at the Freycinet Marine Farm for anyone interested in the local oysters, mussels, or crayfish, fresh from the surrounding waters.
We walk as a group to the Wineglass Bay Lookout; this is a moderate uphill walk of around 45 minutes. Once at the top you are rewarded with that world – famous view of Wineglass Bay and the stunning Freycinet National Park. Enjoy the moment, take in the views, and let our guides help you with those sought after photographs. The walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout is one of the Great Short Walks of Tasmania and requires good mobility and adequate fitness. It is 1.3 km uphill, before returning downhill.
From the Lookout you have the option to return to the start of the walk with our tour guide, or for the keen hikers you can choose to spend the rest of your time completing the walk down to Wineglass Bay beach.
Wineglass Bay Beach Walk – This is a 2.5 hr return walk and good fitness is required. Our tour has ample time for you to do the full walk to Wineglass Bay Beach and return. Once on the beach you can enjoy your lunch in this stunning setting, jump in the pristine waters for a swim, or wander along the white sands. This is one of the most rewarding walks in Tasmania to a stunning location.
If you prefer to select the shorter walking option, then we return from the Lookout with our Tour Guide and explore other areas of Freycinet National Park. Visit Honeymoon Bay, Cape Tourville Lighthouse & Great Short Walk, Sleepy Bay lookout.
After around 4 hours at Freycinet National Park, we re-group ready to begin the trip back to Hobart.
We make a final stop for the day, as a trip to the East Coast is not complete without a visit to Kate’s Berry Farm. Reward your hiking efforts with one of Kate's delicious Berry Ice-creams, desserts or other sweet treats such as jams, sauces, chocolates and jellies. This is a great way to finish the day before we settle in for the drive home.
We return to your Hobart City accommodation around 6.30 – 7.00pm. (Airport Drop Offs around 6.00 – 6.30pm available only with arrangement at time of booking).
