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Before you go
Your trip to Coles Bay.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Coles Bay – Tasmania Destination Freycinet and the east coast of Tasmania about 190 km from Hobart
How to get there
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Hobart Airport (HBA) Cambridge · 190 km
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Launceston Airport (LST) Western Junction · 175 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Hobart, about 190 km via the Tasman Highway, around 2½ hours; from Launceston, about 175 km. Regional buses reach the village for part of the year.
How many days
Two days: one for Wineglass Bay and another for Cape Tourville, the beaches and a boat or kayak trip.
When to go
Summer is the season for beachgoing and kayaking. Spring and autumn have fewer people on the trails.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes: the trails, the lighthouse and the beaches are spread across the park. In Australia you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
2 days in Coles Bay
Day 1
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Morning
Wineglass Bay
Climb the trail to the Wineglass Bay lookout and, if you wish, descend to the beach.
Day 2
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Morning
Cape Tourville
Go to Cape Tourville Lighthouse and walk the boardwalk along the cliffs.
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Afternoon
Friendly Beaches
Finish at the long Friendly Beaches in the north of the park, and taste oysters from a bay farm.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Coles Bay?
Hike to the Wineglass Bay lookout, visit Cape Tourville Lighthouse, go to the park’s beaches and try the local oysters.
Do you need a pass for Freycinet National Park?
Yes, Tasmania’s national parks require a paid pass; check the current schedule.
Does Coles Bay have restaurants?
Yes, several restaurants and cafés, with a focus on oysters and seafood.
Can you take a boat trip from Coles Bay?
Yes, there are boat trips to Wineglass Bay and kayak rentals in the bay.