Freycinet National Park

Freycinet National Park on Tasmania's east coast is home to Wineglass Bay, consistently ranked among the world's top ten beaches. The park's dramatic pink granite peaks of the Hazards form a stunning backdrop to pristine white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water that looks more Caribbean than Australian.

Beyond Wineglass Bay, the Freycinet Peninsula offers exceptional coastal hiking, secluded bays accessible only on foot, and some of Tasmania's best wildlife encounters. White-bellied sea eagles soar above, dolphins play in the bays, and at dusk, wallabies and pademelons emerge to graze. The nearby town of Coles Bay serves as a base, with excellent seafood and the Freycinet Marine Farm offering fresh oysters and mussels straight from the water.

The best time to visit Freycinet is from November to March when temperatures are warm (15-24°C), swimming is pleasant, and the long days allow time for the peninsula circuit walk. December to February is peak season with the warmest conditions.

Autumn (April-May) offers quieter conditions and beautiful light. Winter is cold but dramatic, with fewer visitors and moody skies over the Hazards. The Wineglass Bay lookout walk is spectacular year-round.