From Hobart: Wineglass Bay and Freycinet

From Hobart: Wineglass Bay and Freycinet

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Wineglass Bay is nestled in the Freycinet National park on the east coast of Tasmania, voted amongst the top beaches in the world. This is an area rich in stunning landscapes, pink granite mountains, pristine water, white sandy beaches and wildlife.

Highlights

Explore Freycinet National Park
Walk to the spectacular Wineglass Bay Lookout
See Choose the option to extend your walk to the white sands of Wineglass Bay
Visit the highlights of Freycinet National Park: Honeymoon Bay and Sleepy Bay
Take in the spectacular 360 degree views on the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk
Enjoy some fresh oysters at Freycinet Marine Farm
Reward yourself with a tasty ice-cream at Kate’s Berry Farm
Check out the unusual convict-built Spiky Bridge

Description

Begin from Hobart heading east then following the coastline north. Travel through the seaside towns of Orford and Swansea. Enjoy a brief stop at Spiky Bridge, a convict built bridge, the picturesque Spiky Beach and then on into the National Park. Keen walkers can walk down to Wineglass Beach (2.5 hr return walking time), enjoy a swim in the pristine waters, relax and have lunch in this amazing setting. Alternatively, travel with your guide to discover more of the National Park and visit Honeymoon Bay, Sleepy Bay and the Cape Tourville lookout and short walk. After 4–5 hours at Freycinet, begin the trip back to Hobart. Enjoy a brief stop at the Freycinet Marine Farm for anyone interested in sampling the local oysters, mussels or crayfish fresh from the pristine waters of Oyster Bay and surrounds. Last but certainly not least, stop at picturesque Kate’s Berry Farm where Kate is serving up absolutely delicious berry ice-creams and other delights - jams, sauces, chocolates and jellies.

Includes

Pick up from select city center hotels and hostels Airport drop-off available on request with prior arrangement National Park entrance fee Professional guides and interpretative walks Small, friendly groups
Food and drinks

Important Information

Please note, this tour is active and involves some walking. Although most of the walks are classified as easy, a suitable level of general health and fitness and physical abilities is essential
This is an outdoor activity. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions
Minimum age to participate in the tour is 8 years
There is no maximum age provided all participants have a sense of adventure and reasonable level of fitness and mobility
What to bring: sensible shoes for walking; a variety of warm and weatherproof clothing; a hat; sunscreen; large water bottle; snacks and lunch (or buy it on the day)