Wineglass Bay is a 7km, grade 3 return hike located in Freycinet National Park, Tasmania. The hike should take around 3 hours to complete.
Warning
Supervise children, unpatrolled beaches. Steep track. Bushwalking experience required. Walking boots recommended.
Hike overview
This walk allows you to dip your toes into the turquoise waters and wander the sparkling white sand of Wineglass Bay Beach.
Take the track to the Wineglass Bay Lookout for one of Tasmania's most celebrated views. Once you're at the saddle, take the approximately 1000 stairs down to Wineglass Bay Beach. An additional 20-minute stroll along the sand to the southern end of the beach will give you magnificent views back towards the Hazards.
Time spent on this spectacular beach is well-worth the trek; whales and dolphins can €‹be spotted in the Bay during the migratory season. However, the challenging walk to Wineglass Bay Beach is not suitable for everyone. If you are less fit, allow extra time and take regular rest stops €“ they're the perfect opportunity to admire the view!
While it's quite a workout, returning via the same track is the shortest and easiest route.
There are no facilities along the track, although a toilet is available at the carpark.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 204 m
Min elevation: 5 m
Total climbing: 436 m
Total descent: -436 m
Tips
Park entry fees apply.
Toilet facilities at car park. Picnic facilities nearby.
Steep uphill climb over 1.3km with rough bush steps.
Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, stay within barriers, steep track €“ not suitable for those with heath issues or restricted mobility.
No pets, firearms or bicycles.
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Getting there
€‹€‹€‹The park is about 2.5 to 3 hours from either Launceston or Hobart. Turn off the Tasman Highway (A3) onto the Coles Bay Road (C302), 12km south of Bicheno.
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.€‹
You can also access the park by public transport or tours.
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About the region
Jutting out into the sea on Tasmania's mild east coast is the rugged and beautiful Freycinet Peninsula. Freycinet National Park, which consists of knuckles of granite mountains all but surrounded by azure bays and white sand beaches, protects a superb array of plants and animals. The scenic beauty of the area attracts many visitors each year. It also offers a wonderful range of activities and is a popular place to camp, particularly in the summer months.
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