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Wineglass Bay & Freycinet

Visit one of the world’s Top 10 most beautiful beaches in this not to be missed East Coast adventure. Wineglass Bay is the jewel in the crown of Freycinet National Park, explore the coastal walks, beautiful bays and windswept Lighthouse with our Tour Guides. Relax at a local winery before returning to Hobart.

We depart Hobart travelling towards the beautiful eastern coastline of Tasmania. Along the drive we pass 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, 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.

After arriving at Freycinet National Park, we set off on a group walk to Wineglass Bay lookout. This moderate 45 minute uphill hike gets the heart pumping before revealing one of the best views in the Southern Hemisphere - gaze out over treetops to a sweeping vista of white sand and turquoise water; the perfect wine glass-shaped bay – and the ultimate selfie backdrop. 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 fitness.  It is a 1.3 km uphill walk, before returning downhill.  Sturdy footwear / runners are best suited for this walk.

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 - 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, there are around 1,000 stairs down to the beach. 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 (albeit chilly!) 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 Wineglass Bay Lookout with our Tour Guide and explore other areas of Freycinet National Park.  Visit Honeymoon Bay for a lunch break and Cape Tourville Lighthouse, this is an easy 20 minute walk and another of Tasmania's Great Short Walks.

After around 4 hours at Freycinet National Park we re-group ready to begin the trip back to Hobart.

If all that scenery has worked up an appetite, you’ll love our afternoon stop at Devil’s Corner winery. Perched high on a hill overlooking Freycinet, it’s the ideal place to kick back with a glass of wine, fresh seafood platter, woodfired pizza, tea, coffee or artisan gelato at the end of a glorious day. We return to Hobart around 6.00pm.

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• Explore Freycinet National Park
• Walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout
• Lunch break at stunning Honeymoon Bay
• Cape Tourville Lighthouse & Lookout walk
• Optional longer walk to Wineglass Bay Beach
• Afternoon break at Devil's Corner Winery
• Fresh seafood from Freycinet Marine Farm at The Fishers
• National Park entrance fee
• Professional guides & interpretative walks
• Small, friendly groups
• Hotel pick up/drop off from select locations

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• Meals are not included

What to bring

• Good walking shoes
• Clothing suitable for walking and a day spent outdoors
• A variety of warm & weatherproof clothing
• Hat & Sunscreen
• Large water bottle, snacks, lunch (or buy it on the day)
• Sense of adventure

Tour Details

• Adult: $145
• Child (8-15 Years): $135
• Duration: 1 Day
• Departs: Hobart 7.30am
• Returns: Hobart 6.00pm
• Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Pick up time: Between 7.00am and 7.30am depending on location

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See the iconic Wineglass Bay from the water

Wineglass bay cruises is a 4½ hour cruise of the waterways surrounding freycinet national park from coles bay to wineglass bay on tasmania's east coast..

Cruise the spectacular coastline of Freycinet National Park from Coles Bay to Wineglass Bay. Be enthralled by the stunning granite coastline, including the dramatic pink peaks of the Hazards range.

Discover a coast dotted with sparkling white sand beaches, including Cooks and Bryans beaches, only accessible by water or a full day bushwalk. Explore the inner passage of remote Schouten Island, home to little penguins and short tailed shearwaters, before heading into the Tasman Sea towards Wineglass Bay. Look out for various hidden sea caves, blowholes and waterfalls amongst the sheer granite cliffs.

Take in the sheer beauty of Wineglass Bay from the rarely seen perspective of the water, a shimmering crescent of white sand fringes spilling into glass turquoise waters. 

Uncover the rich history of the region, including aboriginal heritage and tales of early explorers and entrepreneurs.

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The Wildlife

The waters surrounding Freycinet National Park are home to diverse and remarkable wildlife. Keep a look out for sea eagles roosting on the granite cliffs, pods of dolphins surfing the bow wave and cormorants manning the crags of Schouten Passage plus Australian fur seals hauling out along the coast.

Join in the search for whales such as the humpback and southern right as they migrate between September to December and May to July.

Spot diverse birdlife including albatross, shearwaters, diving gannets, little penguins and cormorants.

WINEGLASS BAY CRUISES 

Operates   Daily, except Christmas Day

Cruise Times   Check in by 9:30am       Cruise 9:45am to 2:30pm

Departs From 61 Jetty Road, Coles Bay

Ticket Types

Our vessel Schouten Passage II is a Tasmanian built, 150 seat catamaran ideal for exploring the east coast of Tasmania. The spacious enclosed vessel contains comfortable seating across two fully air conditioned lounge areas - The Vista Lounge and The Sky Lounge.

Vessel Change Notification

From Sunday 18th August 2024 to Saturday 7th September 2024 our Wineglass Bay Cruises vessel, Schouten Passage II, has been scheduled for annual maintenance.  During this period, we will be using our 50 seat catamaran Freycinet Explorer to operate Wineglass Bay Cruises. Freycinet Explorer has leather seats, full walk around capacity, front and rear decks, one toilet and is enclosed on three sides. We will not be serving alcoholic beverages or hot drinks onboard as we do not have the facilities on the vessel.  Click here to view a photo of Freycinet Explorer .

Vista Lounge

The Vista Lounge offers floor to ceiling windows for optimum viewing from the comfort of your seat, complemented by spacious outdoor decks so you can immerse yourself in the experience. 

It offers a licensed bar and cafe serving local beverages, hot drinks and treats for purchase.  The Vista Lounge has three rest rooms, with one fully accessible. 

Vista Lounge Including Lunch Included in your Vista Lounge with Lunch ticket is a ploughman’s style lunch featuring smoked meats, salad, cheeses served alongside a locally baked bread roll, fruit and a sweet treat.  Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.  

Adults $195 Children 3-16 years $120  

Vista Lounge Bring Your Own Food You can also choose to bring your own lunch and snacks. Adults $175 Children 3-16 years $105  

Sky Lounge (Adults Only)

The Sky Lounge is on the upper deck of Schouten Passage II. The adults only lounge with banquette style seating for up to 30 passengers provides an intimate experience, with direct access to the Captains bridge and private viewing deck.

Morning tea, lunch and beverages are included in your Sky Lounge ticket. 

Enjoy plump local oysters and smoked meats, breads, cheeses and salad served with the East Coast's renowned wines and artisan brews. There are two rest rooms on the upper deck.

Adults $310 

Getting There

Our cruise departs and finishes at our Wineglass Bay Cruises Booking Office, 61 Jetty Road, Coles Bay.

To get to Coles Bay from Hobart head north on the Tasman A3 Highway for 185kms (approx 2½hrs drive). From Launceston, head south on National Highway 1 onto Lake Leake B34 Highway (approx 2hrs drive).  

Things You Need to Know

• We operate every day except Christmas Day.
• We have no age or height restrictions for the Vista Lounge.
• Our boat is enclosed which protects you from the elements, however we still suggest you dress warmly.
• Make sure you bring your camera to capture those awe-inspiring moments.
• We reserve the right to cancel or vary any trip and will incur no liability for any such cancellation or alteration.
• We don't cancel bookings due to low numbers. If it happens to be just you, we'll still show you an experience of a lifetime.

During the COVID-19 pandemic we will not allow guests to join our tours if we believe they are unwell.  If you are feeling unwell or display flu-like symptoms we would encourage you to contact us and cancel your booking.  

Bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions .

For information about vessel accessibility, download our Accessibility Guide .

Our Flexible Cancellation Policy   

If you book directly with us, we have a very flexible cancellation policy:

• No cancellation fees if you need to cancel due to COVID  right up to the time of departure.  This includes if you are unwell or if you have to change your travel plans due to flight changes or travel restrictions.  We will happily move your booking to another day or provide you with a full refund.  Please note you need to advise us prior to departure so that we have an opportunity to re-sell the seats. 
• For non-COVID related cancellations our normal cancellation policy applies . We reserve the right to charge 100% for cancellations within 24 hours of departure.  Bookings are fully flexible up to 24 hours prior to the tour departure. 

Please note that if you book through a third-party website or travel agent, they each impose their own cancellation policies and restrictions.  

Cruise Route

If weather conditions mean we are unable to safely get to Wineglass Bay, we will offer a full refund if you decide not to travel with us. However, we do encourage you to join us on our alternative route which we think is as spectacular as the Wineglass Bay route, exploring the rugged coastline of the Schouten Island Group, its abundant wildlife including a large Australian fur seal haulout. In extremely bad weather we will cancel the cruise and offer a full refund or alternative travel date if available.

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Bay of Fires, Bicheno & Wineglass Bay Two Day Tour

Bay of Fires, Bicheno & Wineglass Bay Two Day Tour

$ 161.00

This tour will have you touring Tasmania’s great eastern drive and discover Tassies vast and stunning east coast. We will make our way direct to Freycinet peninsula & Wineglass Bay. We’ll make a couple of stops up the coast, Spiky Bridge and St Helens so you can take it all in. Once we reach Freycinet we will take on the Wineglass bay / Coles bay lookout walk, 1.5 Hr return and potentially down to beach if your feeling fit for the 3 Hr return hike. We will then finish of day one with the other sights of Freycinet, the lighthouse, Sleepy bay and Honeymoon bay.

Day two will start with us departing Freycinet for the last time as we make our way to Bicheno to discover the Blow hole, beaches and other scenic delights. We will then continue on to the much talked about Bay of Fires where you can explore the fiery rocks and pristine beaches, lastly we will make our way to one of Tasmania’s tallest waterfalls St Columba Falls before heading south to Hobart. If you want the full Tassie east coaster experience than this is for you, stops at the east coast wineries are also at your disposal if you like your wines and fancy a Tasmanian Pinot noir. We have the perfect climate for growing the red grapes in Tasmania.

• Tour Duration: 2 Days 1 night.
• Personalised / Private Tour.
• Flexible Itinerary.
• Cost: $161 per person per day.
• Minimum Fare: $483 – 3 people or less per day.
• Accommodation is not included and is in addition to the tour cost.
• Pick up / Drop off at your hotel or chosen location each day.
• Freycinet National Park entry fee included.

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1 Day Wineglass Bay Tour from Launceston

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Travel with us on this big day out to visit one of the world’s top 10 beaches. Wineglass Bay. Start in Launceston ready for an action-packed day out exploring the delights and highlights of the East Coast.

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Spend a full day awakening your senses in the beautiful Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park on this guided tour from Launceston .

Start the day in Launceston stopping at Cambell Bay and Great Oyster Bay before arriving at Freycinet National Park- home to the world-famous Wineglass Bay.

Explore Cambell Bay and the Great Oyster Bay, home to a replica of Captain Cook’s HMS Endeavour, before stopping at Freycinet National Park- a UNESCO World Heritage site for its natural beauty. Wineglass Bay is one of Freycinet’s most famous features and spectacular cliffs make for a great vantage point to view the bay from above.

A bay of white sandy beaches, a crescent of sand. Hike up to the lookout point at Wineglass Bay to marvel at the crystal clear below. This walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout point is steep but not too long and very manageable whatever your fitness level. If you are feeling more adventurous take the Bay Beach Walk, the hike down to Wineglass Bay, and feel the sand between your toes. It’s a long and steep walk back up but well worth it.

Featuring a personalized itinerary, a knowledgeable and passionate tour guide, and stunning, unforgettable views of this famous area, this is an ideal option if you’re eager for adventure on a one-day tour from Launceston.

What Sets Us Apart : Our tour features a personalized itinerary, led by knowledgeable and passionate tour guides who are eager to share the stories and secrets of this incredible area. You’ll enjoy the convenience of a well-planned day trip from Launceston, with all the essential inclusions, making it a hassle-free and memorable adventure.

Booking Your Adventure : Ready to explore Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park? Book your Launceston to Wineglass Bay tour today for an unforgettable journey into Tasmania’s natural wonders.

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We depart Launceston and enjoy a short stop at the Georgian township of Campbell Town for supplies and convict relics.

From there we head east, greeted by a spectacular view of The Hazards as we enter Freycinet National Park. A short-but-sensational 20 minute walk along the Cape Tourville Lighthouse circuit reveals 360 degree views before we hike to the Wineglass Bay lookout as a group.

This 45 minute ascent gets the heart pumping before revealing one of the best vistas in the Southern Hemisphere. Gaze out over treetops to a sweeping vista of white sand and turquoise water, soaking in the beauty of Wineglass Bay.

Depending on how active you’re feeling, you can extend your hike down to the beach for swimming, relaxing and dolphin spotting or return from the lookout with your guide to check out Honeymoon Bay, Sleepy Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse.

The afternoon brings us to Devil’s Corner winery, perched high on a hill overlooking Freycinet. It’s the ideal place to kick back with a glass of wine, fresh seafood platter, woodfired pizza, tea, coffee or artisan gelato at the end of an action-packed day!

• Explore Freycinet National Park
• Walk to the spectacular Wineglass Bay Lookout
• Option: Extend your Lookout walk to the longer walk to Wineglass Bay beach
• Honeymoon Bay
• Cape Tourville Lighthouse walk
• Visit Devils Corner Winery – seafood, wine, pizza
• Visit the historic town of Campbell Town and the Convict Brick Trail.

Essential things to pack

• Sensible shoes for walking.
• A variety of warm and weatherproof clothing.
• Hat & Sunscreen Large water bottle, snacks, lunch (or buy it on the day).
• Sense of adventure

Important Booking Info

• Suitable for children over 8 years old.
• Our tours are designed as full active days of fast-paced travel, we are also at times exposed to the outdoor conditions of the day.
• On all tours, we offer a central city hotel or backpacker hostel pick up.
• We do not offer a pick up from residential addresses or from Air BnB accommodation.
• We operate small group Active Day Tours using Toyota Commuter and Toyota Coaster vehicles.  These seat maximum passengers of 13 or 20 respectively.
• We consider our tours to be active, visiting National Parks and wild areas focusing on the great short walks of Tasmania. Although most of the walks are classified as ‘easy’, a suitable level of general health and fitness and physical abilities is essential.
• 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 about how to treat wildlife with patience and respect.

All our tours are scheduled to depart the city at 7.30am. Our first pick up is normally at 7.00am. Your pick up time will be confirmed at the time of booking depending on your hotel or hostel location.

We do not supply lunch, snacks or beverages on our tours, but we do stop along the way for you to purchase food to suit your budget and taste. This is usually a Bakery style stop in a regional town along the way to the main destination for the day. You will then be able to enjoy a lunch break during the tour day, usually somewhere scenic and suitable for a rest stop. However, if you prefer to bring your own snacks, please feel free to do so.

As we operate small group Active Day Tours, our tour vehicles are not equipped to handle excess luggage.  On our Active Day Tours we expect that each traveller will have a day pack only to store your daily essentials such as drinks, jackets and sunscreen while on tour for the day.  No other luggage is able to be carried on our day tours.  If you are moving hotels or have onwards travels you will need to ensure this is stored for the day at your hotel/accommodation prior to boarding the tour bus.  If you attend a tour with luggage without consultation with our Reservations Team prior to travel, you may be refused entry to the tour vehicle.

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