Wineglass Bay & Freycinet from Launceston: Guided day hike

Hike to Wineglass Bay's famous lookout, then choose your own ending

A guided day tour from Launceston to Freycinet National Park combines a 60-minute moderate uphill walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout with stops at Cape Tourville Lighthouse, Campbell Town's Convict Brick Trail, and Devil's Corner Winery. Small groups of up to 10 travelers walk with a professional guide, and national park entry is included. The tour departs around dawn and returns to Launceston near 6pm. After reaching the lookout, hikers can either return with the guide or continue another 2.5 hours to Wineglass Bay Beach itself, depending on fitness and preference.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Convict Trail1h
2. Freycinet National Park1h · entry included

Explore Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay

• Depart Launceston via Evandale and Campbell Town
• Stop in Campbell Town to explore and get lunch
• Walk Cape Tourville Lighthouse circuit
• Walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout
• Option to hike to Wineglass Bay Beach
• Relax at Honeymoon Bay (shorter walk option)
• Visit Devil’s Corner Winery for views and tasting
• Return to Launceston

The experience

The day starts in Launceston and heads south through the Georgian townships of Evandale and Campbell Town. You'll stop in Campbell Town to pick up lunch and walk the Convict Brick Trail, which winds through the town's historic streets past the Red Bridge and tree sculptures telling the area's convict history. Then the route enters Freycinet National Park, where the Hazards mountain range comes into view.

Your first walk is the Cape Tourville Lighthouse circuit, a 20-minute easy loop that delivers 360-degree views of the coastline. After that, the main event: a moderate uphill walk of around 60 minutes to the Wineglass Bay Lookout. The trail climbs 1.3 km through the park, and once you reach the top, you're standing above the crescent of white sand and turquoise water that makes Wineglass Bay one of Tasmania's most photographed spots. Your guide helps with photos and gives you time to take in the view.

At the lookout, the day splits. If you've had enough walking, you return with the guide and spend the afternoon at Honeymoon Bay before heading to Devil's Corner Winery for the final stop. If you want more, you can push on to Wineglass Bay Beach itself: a 2.5-hour return walk that requires good fitness. Those who make it down reach the actual beach, where you can swim, eat lunch on the sand, or just walk the white shoreline. Either way, the tour ends at Devil's Corner Winery, where wine tastings, wood-fired pizza, fresh seafood, and ice cream are available at your own expense, then returns to Launceston around 6pm.

What’s included

• National park entrance fees.
• professional guide leading all walks.
• guided access to Cape Tourville Lighthouse, Wineglass Bay Lookout, and the Convict Brick Trail.
• small group of maximum 10 travelers.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and ThursdayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Our General Meet Point is the Hotel Grand Chancellor at 29 Cameron Street. The pickup time is 7:20am, be ready at 7:15am. The tour returns to this same location around 6.00pm.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or 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 level

Operated by Tours Tasmania

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you're comfortable with a 60-minute moderate uphill walk and want the flexibility to either return from the lookout or continue to the beach itself depending on how you feel that day. The small group size and included guide mean you're not navigating alone, and the mix of coastal views, historic stops, and winery time fits a full active day without being relentless.

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Top questions

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 24h before the start.

How fit do I need to be for the Wineglass Bay walk?

The walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout is moderate and uphill for 60 minutes, requiring good mobility and adequate fitness. The operator offers a shorter walking option if you prefer an easier day. Those who choose it return from the lookout with the guide and relax at Honeymoon Bay instead. The optional beach extension is 2.5 hours return and requires good fitness.

What's included in the tour price?

National park entrance fees, a professional guide, and guided walks are included. Small groups stay at a maximum of 10 people. Food and drinks, including wine tastings and meals at Devil's Corner, are at your own expense.

Can I really swim at Wineglass Bay Beach?

Yes, if you choose the longer walk option to the beach itself. Once you reach the sand, you can swim in the water, have lunch, or walk along the shoreline. The beach walk is only available if you have the fitness for the 2.5-hour return hike from the lookout.

What is the Convict Brick Trail in Campbell Town?

The Convict Brick Trail is a walking route through Campbell Town's historic streets that tells the town's convict history through tree sculptures, heritage buildings, and landmarks like the Red Bridge. You'll have time to explore it during the morning stop before heading into Freycinet National Park.

What time does the tour leave Launceston and return?

The tour departs Launceston in the morning and returns around 6pm, making it a full 10-hour day. You'll need to arrange your own transport to and from the meeting point in Launceston.