Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park full-day tour from Hobart
Walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout and see why this crescent of white sand framed by granite peaks stops people mid-breath.
A full-day guided tour from Hobart to Freycinet National Park includes a 1.5-hour return walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout, visits to Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville, a stop at Devil's Corner Winery for fresh seafood or pizza, and a return through historic Richmond with city views from Rosny Hill. Hotel pickup is included. The tour runs 10.5 hours in a 13-seat air-conditioned bus with an English or Italian-speaking guide. Children from age 8 are welcome, though the walk and coastal terrain require at least moderate fitness.
Step-by-step itinerary
Full day 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 settlers' 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 food and wine
- Optional stop at Kate’s Berry Farm
- Visit historic Richmond Village and bridge
- View Hobart city from Rosny Hill Lookout
- Freycinet National Park 1h 30m
- Richmond Village 30m
What’s included
- Travel in a 13-seat air-conditioned bus with a local guide.
- National Parks Pass Fee.
- guided walks to Wineglass Bay Lookout, Cape Tourville and Honeymoon Bay.
- stops at Raspins Beach, Richmond Village and Rosny Hill Lookout.
- hotel pickup and drop-off from Hobart accommodations.
Times
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 07:00
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Operated by Wineglass Bay Discovery Tours
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The experience
The day starts with a 20-minute stop at a local bakery just outside Hobart for coffee and breakfast, then heads south on the scenic Great Eastern Drive through farmland and forest. Raspins Beach comes first: a short stop where you stand on white sand looking out to Maria Island and hear the stories of early convict settlement that shaped this coast. The route passes through Swansea, where the guide shares how the first settlers arrived, before reaching Freycinet National Park.
The centerpiece is a 1.5-hour return walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout. You climb to a vantage point where the beach appears below in a perfect crescent, ringed by the Hazards: a granite mountain range that rises straight from the water. The walk is steady but not steep, and the guide points out local wildlife and the geography that makes this bay so distinctive. From Cape Tourville, another stop on the park's eastern edge, you get cliff-top views north toward Friendly Beaches and a chance to spot seals on The Nuggets, four granite islets offshore. Honeymoon Bay, a sheltered crescent between rounded boulders, offers white sand and crystal-clear water: a natural pause point for the group.
Lunch happens at Devil's Corner Winery, where the Freycinet Marine Farm runs an outlet. You can order fresh seafood, wood-fired pizza, or Tasmanian wine while looking out over Great Oyster Bay and the Hazards. On the return to Hobart, the tour stops in Richmond, a Georgian-era town built by convicts. The Richmond Bridge, still in use, is Australia's oldest convict-built bridge. The final stop is Rosny Hill Lookout on Hobart's eastern shore, where you get sweeping views of the Derwent River and the city under Mount Wellington. Time and group pace permitting, there is a stop at Kate's Berry Farm for local ice cream, jams and coffee.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you are staying in Hobart without a car: the pickup from your accommodation and the fixed schedule mean you do not have to arrange transport to Freycinet or navigate the park yourself. The 1.5-hour walk to the lookout is the heart of the day, so choose it if you want to stand above Wineglass Bay rather than see it from a distance.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 14 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How hard is the walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout?
The walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout is a 1.5-hour return trip on a steady, well-formed track. It requires at least moderate physical fitness and appropriate footwear, but it is not technical climbing. The reward is the view of the bay and the Hazards from above.
What is Wineglass Bay actually like when you get there?
Wineglass Bay is a crescent of white sand enclosed by granite peaks called the Hazards. You see it from the lookout above, not from the beach itself. The vantage point is what makes the shape and the setting so distinctive. The waters below are clear and the surrounding mountains rise steeply from the shore.
Can I swim at any of the beaches on this tour?
Honeymoon Bay is a sheltered crescent with white sand and crystal-clear water where swimming is possible. Raspins Beach is a viewing stop rather than a swimming beach. The tour is designed around walking and viewing rather than extended beach time.
Does the tour include lunch?
Lunch is not included, but the tour stops at Devil's Corner Winery where you can order fresh seafood, wood-fired pizza, or Tasmanian wine. There is also a stop at Kate's Berry Farm for ice cream and local treats on the return journey, and a bakery stop at the start for breakfast.
Is hotel pickup included in Hobart?
Yes, pickup and drop-off from selected Hobart accommodations are included. The tour departs from your hotel and returns you there at the end of the 10.5-hour day.
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park full-day tour from Hobart
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