Wineglass Bay Beach Hike
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• Explore Freycinet National Park (4 hours)
• Hike to the Wineglass Bay Lookout walk
• Take on 1000 stairs to the white sands of Wineglass Bay beach
• Walk, swim and relax on Wineglass Bay beach
• Afternoon break at the Devil's Corner Winery site
Itinerary
Freycinet National Park is a hiker's delight! With a network of trails ranging from 10 minutes to 10 days. The premier walk here is to the Wineglass Bay Lookout and then onwards to the Wineglass Bay Beach. One of Tasmania's most celebrated walks and locations!
We depart Hobart heading east to the beautiful eastern coastline of Tasmania. We pass through the seaside towns of Orford and Swansea as we make our way north to Freycinet National Park. Freycinet is one of Tasmania’s first National Parks, famous for its rich and stunning coastal landscapes. Pink Granite Mountains form the backdrop for secluded bays, pristine waters, white sandy beaches, local wildlife and amazing walking trails.
We begin our adventures with the walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout. You can choose to walk to the lookout with our Tour Guide at a leisurely pace and enjoy the interpretation and discussion along the way or walk at your own pace and make the most of the time you have in this magical area. The uphill walk to the lookout should take around 45 minutes and from here you are well rewarded with views across the Bay. From the lookout, it's a fairly steep downhill hike to reach the beach where you can walk barefoot along the white sand.
The total length of the Wineglass Bay lookout and beach trail return is 6 km and usually takes around 2-2.5 hours of walk time. We normally have around 3-3.5 hours for the activity - which gives you plenty of time for the main trail and then time to explore the beach as well. The 20 minute walk to the southern end of the beach is fantastic for those amazing views of The Hazards mountains. Or take the time to enjoy your lunch, relax, and on those summer days - there is time for a swim in the clear blue waters!
The return walk is a steep uphill hike back up to the Lookout, then downhill back to the start of the walking trail, where our Tour Guide will meet you.
After around 4 hours at Freycinet National Park, we re-group ready to begin the trip back to Hobart. We re-group ready for the return journey. Our final stop on the East Coast is the stunning Devil’s Corner Winery, where you will have time to take in the magnificent view. On site you can enjoy a wine tasting, wood fired pizza, fresh seafood and Oysters from Freycinet Marine Farm and ice creams all available at own expense on the day.
We return to Hobart around 6.00pm.
Meeting & Transfer Info
General Meet Point (Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, 20 Davey Street Hobart)
Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time,
Bay Hotel Apartments
Pickup time: 30 minute prior to the tour start time,
Best Western Hobart Bathurst Street Hobart TAS, Australia
Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time,
Hadleys Orient Hotel
Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time,
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart (wait at reception)
Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time,
Ibis Styles Hobart
Pickup time: 20 minute prior to the tour start time,
Lenna of Hobart
Pickup time: 25 minute prior to the tour start time,
Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
Prince of Wales Hotel
Pickup time: 30 minute prior to the tour start time,
RACV/RACT Hobart Apartment Hotel
Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time,
Rydges Hobart
Pickup time: 30 minute prior to the tour start time,
Salamanca Inn
Pickup time: 25 minute prior to the tour start time,
St. Ives Apartments
Pickup time: 30 minute prior to the tour start time,
Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (20 Davey Street Hobart)
Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time,
Travelodge Hotel Hobart
Pickup time: 20 minute prior to the tour start time,
What’s Included
- National Park entrance fee
- Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
- Informative tours and guided walks
- A small group limit of 20 people per tour
- Pick-up and drop off from selected hotels
- Food and drinks - you will have an opportunity to stop enroute to the National Park to purchase lunch/snacks to take along with you for your tour day. This stop is in a regional town at a local Bakery. The selection includes sandwiches, rolls, wraps etc. If you have special dietary requirements or prefer other choices, you may wish to come prepared with your own food of choice. Lunch will be in a picnic area at Freycinet National Park.
- All personal expenses that not mentioned in Package Includes
Special Notes
- 32 Days or more Prior to Departure Date: 10% penalty;
- 16-31 Days Prior to Departure Date: 25% penalty;
- 5-15 Days Prior to Departure Date: 50% penalty;
- 4 Days or less Prior to Departure Date: 100% penalty.
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What to bring
- A day backpack
- Refillable water bottle
- Closed, sturdy shoes for walking (runners, sneakers, hiking boots)
- Sensible clothes for outdoor conditions (warm layers are a great idea!)
- A waterproof jacket, just in case
- A sunhat and beanie
- A sense of adventure
- Optional: Swimmers and a towel. There’s an opportunity for a refreshing dip on the beach at Wineglass Bay
Important voucher information:
- Please make sure you bring a large refillable water bottle, closed sturdy shoes for walking. We recommend runners, sneakers, hiking boots and sensible clothes for outdoor conditions. Warm layers are a great idea! A waterproof rain jacket, just in case.
- Wineglass Bay Lookout is a 45–60-minute uphill walk, then again back down the hill.
- Swimmers and towel are optional, if you are keen for a swim in the beautiful location of Honeymoon Bay.
- You will have an opportunity to stop enroute to the National Park and purchase a Bakery style lunch to grab sandwiches/wraps etc. Lunch will be enjoyed as you take in the views at Honeymoon Bay.
Special considerations
Our tours are active and visit National Parks and wild areas that involve some walking. We focus on the great short walks of Tasmania. Although most of the walks are classified as easy, a suitable level of general health & fitness and physical abilities is essential. All tour participants will be participating in outdoor, active activities and therefore subject to the outdoor weather conditions of the day.
We educate all our guests on Minimal Impact Bushwalking and the Leave No Trace policy’s before entering our National Parks. We provide accurate interpretation and keep wildlife disturbance to a minimum by viewing from appropriate distances and informing our guests how to view wildlife with patience and respect. Activities are always confined to tracks and boardwalks to minimise negative impacts.
• This tour is active and involves some walking and is an outdoor activity, so be sure to dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
• Minimum age to participate in the tour is 8 years
• All participants should have a sense of adventure, reasonable fitness, and good mobility.
• You will have an opportunity to stop enroute to the National Park and purchase a Bakery style lunch to grab sandwiches/wraps etc. Lunch will be enjoyed as you take in the views on the white sands of Wineglass Bay beach
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
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