Hobart: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park Day Tour

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What you actually see on the walk to Wineglass Bay

You hike to one of the world's most photographed beach lookouts, then choose to either push on to the sand or explore quieter bays nearby. The day includes park entry, a professional guide, and ends with wine and food at a winery overlooking the coast. Plan for a full day of walking — that's what makes the depth of experience possible.

11h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Freycinet National Park highlights

Depart Hobart heading east
Travel through Orford and Swansea
Arrive at Freycinet National Park
Walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout
Option to hike down to Wineglass Bay beach
Or visit Honeymoon Bay for lunch
Walk Cape Tourville Lighthouse trail
Stop at Devil’s Corner Winery for refreshments

The Experience

That pull you feel when you see Wineglass Bay for the first time — the curve of white sand, the pink granite cliffs, the water so clear it looks unreal — that's what the 45-minute uphill walk to the lookout delivers. You leave Hobart early, heading east along the coast through Orford and Swansea, and by mid-morning you're at Freycinet National Park, one of Tasmania's oldest protected areas. The walk itself is moderate, 1.3 kilometres uphill on a proper track, and your guide sets the pace so nobody gets left behind. Once you're up there, the view stops conversation for a while.

The tour splits into two paths after the lookout, and this is where it gets interesting. If you've got the fitness and the time, you can push on down to Wineglass Bay beach itself — that's another 2.5 hours return, and it's steep, but you end up on actual white sand with the option to swim or eat lunch with your feet in the water. Most people do this one. If you'd rather not, your guide takes you back down and you spend the afternoon exploring the gentler bays instead: Honeymoon Bay and Sleepy Bay, both stunning, both without the extra climb. Either way, you're not rushed. The group stays small — maximum 16 people — so there's room to move at your own speed and actually talk to your guide about what you're seeing.

After lunch, there's the Cape Tourville Lighthouse walk, which is easy and takes in 360-degree views of the whole peninsula. Then you regroup and head to Devil's Corner Winery for the final stop. This is where the day shifts from exertion to ease. You can taste wine, order wood-fired pizza, grab fresh oysters from Freycinet Marine Farm, or just sit with a coffee and gelato and watch the view. Nothing's included in the price here — you pay as you go — but after a full day of walking, it's the right kind of stop.

The whole day runs long, and that's the point. You're not ticking boxes; you're actually spending time in the park, with a guide who knows the tracks and the wildlife, and with people who chose to be there instead of being herded through. Park entry is included, so there's no queue stress at the gate. Bring water, wear proper shoes, and be honest with yourself about fitness — the Wineglass Bay Lookout walk is real, and the optional beach extension is harder. But if you can do it, you'll understand why people come back to Tasmania just for this.

What’s included

Your day includes National Park entrance fees, professional guides leading interpretative walks, small group size (maximum 16 guests), and access to all tracks and viewpoints. Food and drink at Devil's Corner Winery — wine tastings, wood-fired pizza, fresh oysters, coffee, tea, and gelato — are available at your own expense on the day.

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by Tours Tasmania

Is this one for you?Right for active travelers with moderate to good fitness who want to spend a full day in one of Tasmania's best parks without arranging transport or park entry themselves. The day is long and involves real walking, which is what makes reaching both the lookout and the beach (if you choose) possible in a single trip.