The Wineglass Bay Walk at Freycinet National Park is an easy hike to one of Tasmania’s most beautiful and iconic beaches – Wineglass Bay Beach. The complete trail, to and fro from the car park, is 6 km and should take you 1.5 to 2 hours to complete (not including breaks).
How long does it take to walk to the top of the Wineglass Bay lookout?
around 1.25 hrs
Wineglass Bay Lookout is a 3km, grade 3 hike located in the Freycinet National Park, Tasmania. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.
How long is the Freycinet walk?
31km
Following a 31km long trail, the Freycinet Circuit walk takes in many of the pristine beaches over 2 or 3 days. Walkers can also be challenged by the optional climb to the top of Mount Freycinet (620m).
Do you need a park pass for Wineglass Bay Lookout?
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania’s national parks. From Tasman Highway (A3) take road C302 to walking track car park inside Freycinet National Park.
Do you have to pay to go to Wineglass Bay Lookout?
You’ll have to pay an entrance fee but there’s only one road through the park and the Wineglass Bay Lookout carpark is well signposted. The drive from Launceston is quickest at 2 hours and 22 minutes over 179 kilometres. Hobart is 2 hours and 42 minutes away sitting 197 kilometres to the south.
How many steps is Wineglass Bay?
1000 steps – Wineglass Bay.
How long does it take to walk up Wineglass Bay?
1.5 to 2 hours
Wineglass Bay Lookout Walk – 1.5 to 2 hours return. This walk will give you one of Tasmania’s most celebrated views over the beautiful white sands of Wineglass Bay. The track is a short, fairly steep climb to the saddle between Mt Amos and Mt Mayson.
What is the hardest walk in Tasmania?
Tasmania’s hardest hiking trails: 8 of the best
- South Coast Track.
- Mount Anne Circuit.
- Frenchmans Cap Trek.
- Port Davey Track.
- Walls of Jerusalem Circuit.
- Federation Peak.
- Western Arthurs Traverse.
- The Great Tasmanian Traverse.
How long is the Bay of Fires walk?
Not many walkers do the entire 70 km stretch of coast, which would typically take about five days. Most of the guided trips do two or three days of walking and then have an “alternative activities” day in the vicinity of Ansons Bay.
How hard is the Three Capes walk in Tasmania?
Lets start with the basics: the Three Capes Track is a 4 day/3 nights hike in the South of Tasmania, totalling 46 kilometres in length. The walk is graded “Easy-moderate” which at first seems a little too generous, however on day four you soon realise why the walk was graded that little bit harder than easy.
Can you swim in Wineglass Bay?
The water at Wineglass Bay is beautifully clear, making it a stunning spot to swim. There are lots of places to camp nearby Wineglass Bay including Barilla Bay and Rabbit Island where you can spend some time under the stars in a Tasmanian paradise!
Is Bicheno a good base for Freycinet?
Bicheno is a small coastal town in Eastern Tasmania, home to a colony of fairy penguins and a good base for visiting Freycinet National Park.
Is Freycinet worth visiting?
Freycinet National Park is a must-visit destination on a trip to Tasmania, and after exploring the remote west coast village of Strahan, I was ready to spend two nights on the east coast on the next leg of my 8-night Tasmania road trip.
Are there toilets at Wineglass Bay?
There are very simple toilet facilities at the Wineglass Bay Beach campsite, but campers should go prepared with their own toiletries including toilet paper.
Where does the wine glass bay walk start?
The walk starts from the southern end of the car park along a well maintained path to the lookout (there are separate tracks for each direction, which ultimately converge just after the Coles Bay Lookout).
How do I get to the Bay of Fires rocks?
Getting there
Access to the southern section of the Bay of Fires is from St Helens via the Binalong Bay Road (C850). Take the left turn-off on to the C848 at the sign ‘The Gardens 13km’. This is a sealed road which terminates at private land at The Gardens. The campgrounds are located 7km along the road.
What is interesting about Wineglass Bay?
The name Wineglass Bay comes from the whaling industry too. In the early 1800s, there were whalers and sealers working and living in the area. The whalers would set out in small boats from the shore to chase and harpoon passing whales, before towing them back to shore to be butchered.
Can you swim in Freycinet?
Facing Maria and Schouten Islands, the beach is sheltered from waves making it a relaxing spot for swimming, fishing or walking along the squeaky clean sand. Freycinet has many unspoilt beaches.
Who owns Freycinet?
Federal Hotels and Resorts purchased the property in 2004, and the RACT took ownership of Freycinet Lodge in 2013.
What is the longest walk in Tasmania?
The Overland Track is Australia’s premier alpine walk – a 65 km, six-day trek through the heart of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, part of the magnificent Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Is Wineglass Bay closer to Hobart or Launceston?
The drive to Wineglass Bay normally takes around 2.5 to 3 hours from Hobart, and around 2.5 hours from Launceston.