Wineglass Bay & Freycinet: Day Trip from Hobart with Winery Stop

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Duration10h 30m

GroupUp to 13

LanguagesEN · IT

PickupAt your hotel

Wild coastline walks bakery coffee wineglass bay lookout seafood lunch

You’ll start your journey near Hobart with fresh bakery treats before heading east for coastal walks and sweeping views over Wineglass Bay. Taste local seafood and wine at Devil’s Corner Winery, wander historic Richmond village, and end the day with city views from Rosny Hill — all with a friendly guide who knows their stuff.

10h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Scenic tour to Wineglass Bay and Freycinet

Stop at local bakery for breakfast
Drive along Great Eastern Drive
View Maria Island from Raspins Beach
Pass through Swansea, hear settler stories
Walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout
Visit Honeymoon Bay for picnic and swim
Walk Cape Tourville for coastal views
Stop at Devil’s Corner Winery for seafood and wine
Sample local treats at Kate’s Berry Farm
Visit historic Richmond and convict bridge
Enjoy city views from Rosny Hill Lookout

The Experience

We were already halfway through our sticky cinnamon scrolls when our guide, Matt, waved us back to the bus — apparently, time moves faster in Tasmanian bakeries. The drive out of Hobart felt like a slow exhale; sheep fields flickered past, then suddenly we were at Raspins Beach. Maria Island just sat there across the water, misty and quiet. Matt told us a story about convicts escaping by swimming (I can’t imagine braving that cold). I tried to picture it while sand creaked under my shoes.

The walk up to Wineglass Bay Lookout was steeper than I’d guessed — not impossible, but enough that we all got a bit sweaty and laughed about it. There’s this moment when you finally see the curve of the bay below, framed by those pink granite Hazards. It’s not loud or dramatic; it’s just… still. Someone pointed out wallabies grazing nearby and for a second everyone went quiet except for some wind and distant birds. I didn’t expect to feel so small in a good way.

Lunch was at Devil’s Corner Winery — honestly, I could’ve stayed there all afternoon. We tried Tasmanian oysters (briny and sharp), wood-fired pizza, and sipped local wine while looking out over Great Oyster Bay. The air smelled faintly of salt and eucalyptus. If you’re into food, this is where you’ll want to linger. On the way back, we stopped at Kate’s Berry Farm for ice cream (my cone melted faster than I could eat it) before wandering around Richmond’s old stone bridge with its weirdly perfect arches.

I keep thinking about that view from Cape Tourville too — cliffs dropping away into blue nothingness, seals somewhere below on sun-warmed rocks (Matt had binoculars but I mostly squinted). The whole day felt unhurried but full. So yeah, if you’re after a day trip from Hobart that mixes wild coastline with good food and some stories you’ll probably retell badly later… this one sticks with you.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off from selected Hobart hotels, transport in an air-conditioned minibus, guidance from a knowledgeable local guide throughout each stop, entry fees for Freycinet National Park, plus plenty of chances to buy fresh Tasmanian food and wine along the way before returning in the evening.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wineglass Bay Discovery Tours