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Length: 3km
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Duration: 1.5hrs
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Grade: 3
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Style: Return
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Start: Wineglass bar Carpark
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End: Wineglass bar Carpark
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Location: Freycinet National Park
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Closest Town: Coles Bay
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Distance from CBD: 197km
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State: TAS
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Latitude: -42.14581
Longitude: 148.289155
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Freycinet National Park...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
The crystal clear waters and white sandy beach of Wineglass Bay are a tremendous sight. This is a steep uphill walk on a rocky, well-constructed track within the Freycinet National Park.
Highlights
The rock type along this walk is granite which was formed during the Devonian. Although not common in Tasmania, granite forms some spectacular features in the Freycinet National Park.
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.
Getting there
Road C302 from highway A3 to Wineglass Bay car park inside Freycinet National Park.
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.
GPX File
Max elevation: 204 m
Min elevation: 41 m
Total climbing: 214 m
Total descent: -214 m
For more information about this hiking trail please visit Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania