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Beach · Coles Bay, Tasmania
Wineglass Bay
Bowl-shaped bay on the far side of the Hazards, with white sand and clear water, viewed from a lookout reached by a short trail.
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About Wineglass Bay
Wineglass Bay is a bowl-shaped bay on the coast of Freycinet National Park, on the far side of the Hazards granite mountains from Coles Bay. The white-sand beach forms an almost perfect arc between slopes covered in native vegetation.
From the car park, a trail climbs among blocks of pink granite up to the Wineglass Bay lookout, on a saddle between two peaks. The return trip generally takes between 1 and 1½ hours. From the lookout, another trail descends to the beach, and the full return walk takes about 3 hours.
On the beach, which is often quiet, wallabies are commonly seen on the sand. Longer walks cross the isthmus to Hazards Beach and loop around the mountain as a full-day circuit.
Boats leaving from Coles Bay also reach the bay by sea. A national parks pass is required.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 to 3 hours, depending on whether you only go to the lookout or descend to the beach.
Best time
Early morning, when there are fewer people and the light falls across the bay.
How to get there
By car, about 6 km from Coles Bay to the trail car park inside the park.
Tip
Bring water: the climb to the lookout is short but steep and exposed in some sections.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Wineglass Bay
How long is the Wineglass Bay lookout trail?
Generally between 1 and 1½ hours return.
Can you go down to Wineglass Bay beach?
Yes, the trail continues from the lookout to the sand; the full return walk takes about 3 hours.
Do you need a pass for Wineglass Bay?
Yes, Tasmania’s national parks pass.