Wineglass Bay day trip from Launceston to Hobart

Hike Wineglass Bay, swim at Honeymoon Bay, walk the Cape Tourville Lighthouse boardwalk, and end the day in Hobart

A one-way tour from Launceston to Hobart that crosses the Great Eastern Drive to Freycinet National Park, where you choose between a guide-led moderate walk to Wineglass Bay lookout and Cape Tourville Lighthouse or up to four hours of self-paced hiking on trails like the Wineglass Bay loop or Mt. Amos. The tour includes a swim at Honeymoon Bay, hotel pickup in Launceston, and drop-off in Hobart. It runs 10.5 hours with an air-conditioned vehicle and a live guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay

• Hotel pick up in Launceston
• Drive towards Freycinet National Park
• Stop at Campbell Town for breakfast
• Scenic walk to Wineglass Bay lookout
• Stroll around Cape Tourville Lighthouse
• Swim at Honeymoon Bay
• Optional 4-hour hike in Freycinet National Park
• Drive to Hobart
• Drop off at Hobart hotels

The experience

You start in Launceston and travel the Great Eastern Drive toward Freycinet National Park, stopping at Campbell Town after an hour to stretch and grab breakfast or a hot drink. The park itself is where the day splits: if you want structure, your guide leads a moderate 40-minute uphill walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout, then a leisurely stroll around the Cape Tourville Lighthouse boardwalk. If you're an avid hiker, you get up to four hours to explore at your own pace: the Wineglass Bay circuit, the challenging Mt. Amos ascent, or any of the park's other trails.

After the walking, you swim at Honeymoon Bay, a local spot with orange granite rocks, clear water and white sand. The day ends with a drive to Hobart, where your guide drops you at a selected hotel in the CBD. The tour includes the National Parks Pass, so entry is covered. The vehicle has space for one large suitcase and one carry-on per person. Seafood at the Freycinet Marine Farm (oysters, prawns, crayfish and local wines) is available at the end but at your own cost.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Launceston and drop-off at a selected Hobart hotel.
• National Parks Pass.
• air-conditioned vehicle with space for one large suitcase and one carry-on per person.
• live guide with commentary.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and ThursdayDeparts at 07:15

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tassie Tours Tasmania

Is this one for you?This tour suits travelers arriving in Launceston who want to see Freycinet on the way to Hobart without backtracking. The split between guide-led walks and self-paced hiking means solo hikers and families can book the same departure. You just pick your pace in the park.

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Top questions

Can I hike Wineglass Bay on this tour, or is it just the lookout?

You choose. If you want a guide-led walk, it's a moderate 40-minute uphill to the Wineglass Bay lookout and then around Cape Tourville Lighthouse. If you're an avid hiker, you have up to four hours to tackle the full Wineglass Bay loop, Mt. Amos, or other trails in Freycinet at your own pace.

What happens if I don't want to hike much?

The guide-led option is a moderate walk: 40 minutes uphill to the lookout, then a leisurely stroll around the Cape Tourville Lighthouse boardwalk. After that, you swim at Honeymoon Bay and spend the rest of the day traveling to Hobart.

Does the tour end in Launceston or somewhere else?

It's a one-way tour that starts in Launceston and ends in Hobart, where your guide drops you at a selected hotel in the CBD. You'll need separate accommodation in Hobart if you're staying overnight.

Is lunch included on this tour?

Lunch is not included, but there are options to purchase food along the way. Seafood at the Freycinet Marine Farm at the end of the day is available at your own cost.

How long is the drive from Launceston to Freycinet?

About an hour, with a stop at Campbell Town to stretch your legs and buy breakfast or a hot drink before you reach the park.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup in Launceston, drop-off at a selected Hobart hotel, the National Parks Pass for Freycinet, an air-conditioned vehicle with luggage space, and a live guide with commentary throughout the day.