Wineglass Bay & Freycinet Day Tour: Hike to Lookout

Hike to one of Tasmania's most photographed views, then decide what comes next

This day tour from Hobart travels to Freycinet National Park on Tasmania's east coast, where you hike 1.3 km uphill to the Wineglass Bay Lookout in about 45 minutes. The tour includes park entry, an air-conditioned vehicle with round-trip pickup from central Hobart, bottled water, and a guide who leads the walk and helps with photos. After the lookout, you choose: continue down to Wineglass Bay beach for a longer hike, or return with the group to visit Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse instead. The day ends at Devil's Corner Winery, where wine, oysters and food are available at your own expense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Wineglass Bay and Freycinet Park

• Travel from Hobart to Freycinet National Park
• Hike to Wineglass Bay Lookout
• Option to hike down to Wineglass Bay beach
• Visit Honeymoon Bay for lunch
• Walk to Cape Tourville Lighthouse
• Stop at Devil’s Corner Winery for wine tasting
• Return to Hobart

The Experience

The drive from Hobart takes you east along the coast, passing through Orford and Swansea before reaching Freycinet National Park. The park sits on Tasmania's east coast and is known for pink granite mountains, white sand beaches, and walking trails that open onto secluded bays. The Wineglass Bay Lookout hike is one of Tasmania's Great Short Walks—a moderate uphill track that takes about 45 minutes to reach the top. The path is 1.3 km up and the same distance back down, and your guide walks with the group the whole way.

At the lookout, you stand above the crescent of Wineglass Bay with the Freycinet Peninsula spreading out below. Your guide helps you frame photos and points out the landmarks. From here, you have a choice: if you want more of a hike, you can continue down to Wineglass Bay beach itself. If you prefer to keep the day shorter, you return to the vehicle with your guide and the group moves on to Honeymoon Bay, a quieter beach where you can have lunch and rest. Either way, the tour includes a stop at Cape Tourville Lighthouse, where an easy walking track gives you more coastal views across the peninsula.

The return journey stops at Devil's Corner Winery, which overlooks Freycinet. You have time to relax there, and the winery offers wine tastings, wood-fired pizza, fresh seafood, oysters from Freycinet Marine Farm, and ice cream—all at your own cost. The full day runs 9 to 10 hours from pickup in central Hobart to drop-off.

What’s included

• Round-trip transfers from central Hobart.
• Freycinet National Park entry.
• an air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• bottled water.
• parking fees.
• a live English-speaking guide who leads both the Wineglass Bay Lookout hike and the Cape Tourville Lighthouse walk.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and walks with the group at a moderate pace, so you need a reasonable level of fitness to keep up with the hike to Wineglass Bay Lookout. If you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns, this tour is not suitable; the 45-minute uphill walk and the choice to continue down to the beach are the core of the day, and there is no way to skip them and still join the group.

Top questions

How hard is the hike to Wineglass Bay Lookout?

The Wineglass Bay Lookout walk is a moderate uphill hike of 1.3 km that takes about 45 minutes. You need a reasonable level of fitness and mobility to complete it, and your guide walks with the group the entire way. If you prefer not to hike, you can stay with the group and visit Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse instead, both of which have easier walking tracks.

What if I want to walk down to Wineglass Bay beach itself?

After reaching the lookout, you can choose to continue down to Wineglass Bay beach for a longer hike. If you take that option, your guide will accompany you. Alternatively, you can return to the vehicle with the group and explore Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse, which are less strenuous.

Does the tour include meals or drinks?

Bottled water is included throughout the day. Breakfast and lunch are not included, so bring your own or plan to eat at one of the stops. At Devil's Corner Winery at the end of the day, wine, oysters, pizza, seafood and ice cream are available for purchase at your own expense.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes round-trip transfers from central Hobart, park entry fees, an air-conditioned vehicle, parking fees, bottled water, and a live English-speaking guide who leads the walks and helps with photos.

How long is the full day?

The tour runs 9 to 10 hours from pickup in central Hobart to drop-off, including the drive, hikes, stops at Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse, and time at Devil's Corner Winery.

Is there wildlife to see in Freycinet National Park?

Freycinet National Park is home to abundant wildlife, and you may see native animals during the day. The park's coastal scenery and walking trails make it a good place to spot Tasmanian fauna, though sightings are not guaranteed.