It also offers a wonderful range of activities and is a popular place to camp, particularly in the summer months. Variety is what Freycinet is all about. You can walk to the pass overlooking the perfectly shaped Wineglass Bay, trek the entire length of the Freycinet Peninsula on a three-day walk, kayak to secluded beaches or try less strenuous activities like beach strolls, swimming, fishing, birdwatching or wildlife spotting.
The waters off the Freycinet Peninsula are regularly visited by whales, particularly southern right whales, during the winter months. Freycinet is also a great place to see birds, ranging from small nectar-feeding birds to spectacularly large birds. From Wineglass Bay and Cape Tourville lookouts you may be lucky enough to see white-bellied sea-eagles gliding overhead or Australasian gannets diving for food in the ocean.
Wildflowers are also common at most times of the year. The Freycinet Peninsula has formed over million years and is effectively two eroded blocks of granite — the Hazards and the peninsula of Mount Graham and Mount Freycinet — connected by the sand isthmus that forms Wineglass Bay. For more information on our wildlife please see Tasmania's wildlife. Visit our caring for wildlife page for more information on interacting with and protecting our native animals. Freycinet National Park is located within the territory of the Oyster Bay nation which consisted of an estimated people, and whose territory extended from the Derwent Estuary up the east coast to the Fingal Valley and westward to the Midlands.
The historic records suggest that the Freycinet Peninsula and Schouten Island were part of the area of the toorerno-maire-mener clan within the Oyster Bay nation. Today, significant Aboriginal sites are found along the coastlines, dunes and estuaries. This heritage includes shell middens, rock quarries, rock shelters, stone artefacts and other significant sites.
The camping ground at Richardsons Beach is located adjacent to one of the most extensive shell middens known on the east coast, a highly significant cultural resource. These sites have a strong and continuing connection to the Tasmanian Aboriginal community and we request visitors to respect and appreciate these areas that are of global significance. Since the early years of European settlement, whaling parties, tin and coal miners, and pastoralists are among those who have lived and worked on the Freycinet Peninsula.
Old mine shafts, abandoned farmers' huts and the remains of whalers' camps today form part of the rich cultural heritage of the park.
The majestic beauty of Freycinet's granite mountains and sandy beaches have also long been admired by naturalists, artists and writers. The area was reserved as a national park in , making it the oldest national park in Tasmania, alongside Mount Field National Park.
The turn-off to the Friendly Beaches section of the park is via a gravel road about 9km after leaving the Tasman Highway A3. The main park entrance and Freycinet Visitor Centre are accessed by driving straight through the Coles Bay township, 28km from the highway on a sealed road. Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road. To find out what fuel stoves are permitted see the Fuel Stove Only area webpage.
The centre is open daily with friendly staff on hand to assist with enquiries. Predator birds include the brown falcon and the white-bellied sea eagle.
This is coveted sightings for birdwatchers. The flame robin, black-browed albatross, and Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle are also favorites.
Swift parrots breed between the months of September and January and can be found on the east coast. The varied rugged coastal landscapes are one of the highlights of the national park.
Parts of the park are rugged and pristine void of human interaction. The pink feldspar and granite and subsequent pink-tinted landscapes are one of the picturesque highlights. Venturing to the top of Mount Amos to watch either the sunrise or the sunset is also a special treat. It is a steep climb, but the picturesque overlook of Wineglass Bay is worth it. Mount Graham offers similarly impressive views out over the bay, but the excursion requires camping because the journey is too long for a simple day hike.
Freycinet offers visitors with a variety of hikes. There are a good number of easy trails as well making it easy for the majority of guests to explore some of the unique facets of the park.
This 1. It is a postcard view. Although it is short, the trail is fairly steep and can be rather strenuous for most people. This is a more adventurous trail taking hikers across a distance of 11 km. This 5-hour journey travels through the eucalyptus forest as Mount Mayson serves as a backdrop. Accommodation in and around Freycinet National Park ranges from onsite camping to luxury eco-retreats, with much of it located in the village of Coles Bay near the park entrance.
You need a camping permit to camp at Freycinet. Due to the high demand for campsites, a ballot system drawn in early August is implemented from the 18th of December until the 10th of February and during Easter each year. The nearby coastal towns of Swanick, Swansea and Bicheno also have a range of places to stay ranging from luxury to budget accomodation standards. Savor everything from coffee to a gourmet farm-to-table dinner of fresh local ingredients. Seafood lovers will appreciate the produce, including east coast oysters, mussels, rock lobster, and scallops.
There are also a range of vineyards around the area which are open for wine tasting. Searching Availability…. Continue to Secure Booking System ». Image thanks to: Daniel Tran. Hazards Beach is a short walk across a forested isthmus from renowned Wineglass Bay. Explore the absolute serenity of the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's East Coast and let these magi Image thanks to: Lisa Kuilenburg.
The walk commences from the carpark of the National Park, and is a 1. Activities Accommodation Car Hire Map. Concierge Booking Our team is here to help you plan, quote and book extraordinary Tasmanian experiences. Book Yourself. Freycinet National Park. Discover what to do and where to stay Camping and Accommodation.
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