EAST COAST EXPLORINGLike the idea of cruising the turquoise waters of Tasmania's east coast? There's good reason that Wineglass Bay has been named among the world's best beaches many times over. Take a peek at what's on offer - you can even book directly with us for many tours.
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ALL4 ALL TERRAIN TOURS
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Take an adventurous ride exploring the stunning white beaches and striking granite peaks of Freycinet National Park. ALL4 offers fully guided all terrain vehicle (ATV) buggy tours to enable you to get right off the beaten path and thoroughly explore the spectacular Freycinet environment. Cruise along bush tracks through native eucalypt forest and boulder-strewn valleys for sweeping coastal vistas and rest stops at secluded bays. It’s a family-friendly tour with professional guides to ensure it’s an experience all can enjoy.
Coles Bay, Freycinet Peninsula Call (03) 6257 0018 or Email: [email protected] all4.com.au |
BLUE DERBY PODS RIDE
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Blue Derby Pods Ride is a multi-day adventure mountain biking experience that combines Tasmania’s world-class Blue Derby trail network with unique, private pod accommodation and exceptional Tasmanian food and wine. Your tastebuds will be treated to a delicious al-fresco lunch filled with local Tasmanian fare. In the afternoon your options are endless – continue your exploration of the trails, or simply relax and soak up the natural atmosphere of this superb setting. Whichever option you choose, you’ll finish the day at private and distinctive accommodation pods, hidden in the midst of the Blue Derby Trail network. The hardest decision you’ll face from here is which wine to sample while your evening meal is prepared for you. Toast your day’s adventures as you indulge in a gourmet dinner, after which you can spend the starlit evening contemplating the next day’s excitement. As the night deepens and laughter settles, you’ll retreat to your cosy sleeping quarters, nestled within the bush.
bluederbypodsride.com.au |
EASY TIGER ST HELENS
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Easy Tiger in the heart of St Helens features a brand-new boutique cinema. The venue has recently undergone a multi-million-dollar redevelopment and now includes a brewery, wine bar, beer garden, two restaurants and a coffee hutch. The 48-seat cinema shows a range of blockbuster movies as well as family favourites. The centrepiece of the development is a spectacular 13-metre-long bar servicing the new Thirsty Tiger microbrewery and selling a range of quality local wine. Former Boag’s senior brewer Tim Bishop brews Thirsty Tiger’s unique beers, focusing on local ingredients. Two state-of-the-art commercial kitchens operate as pop-up venues for chefs serving a range of food, with everything from Middle Eastern, Mexican and Vietnamese through to burgers and seafood. On weekends the beer garden hosts live music, with open-mic Sundays a highlight.
7 Pendrigh Place, St Helens | Open 7 days 8.00am–11.00pm easytiger.au Call (03) 6204 9516 or Email: [email protected] |
ECHO FESTIVAL
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The East Coast Harvest Odyssey, known as ECHO Festival, has become known for weaving together immersive sensory experiences around the traditions of harvest, old and new. This boutique multi-disciplinary festival guides guests on a journey of exploration that encompasses all the senses – taste, smell, sight, sound and touch. Of course, there is music, magic and mayhem, too. Since founding the festival in 2019, Ange Boxall has poured her heart and soul into making a truly unique event that delves beneath the surface and fosters authentic connection with people and place.
echofestival.com.au |
FREYCINET ADVENTURES
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Camping in the wilderness. Sipping Tassie wine. Paddling in cool clear waters. Bobbing in the water below bright pink granite peaks. It’s the type of experience made for a glossy brochure. Plus, if you’re under five you’re as free as the resident dolphins.
Visit them at: 2 Freycinet Drive, Coles Bay Find them on the Web, Facebook or Instagram |
FREYCINET AIR
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Embark on an adventure that will leave you awe-struck – an exhilarating flight-seeing tour over the Freycinet Peninsula. From the distinctive pink hues of the Hazards mountains to the mesmerising expanse of Wineglass Bay, these flights offer a front-row seat to nature’s masterpiece. Safety, comfort and memorable experiences are at the core of these tours. Freycinet Air Tasmania’s experienced pilots are dedicated to ensuring your journey is not only breathtaking but also secure. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a photography aficionado, or simply seeking a new way to appreciate the beauty of Freycinet, Freycinet Air Tasmania welcomes you on an extraordinary journey. They’ll take you to new heights and reveal the beauty that defines the Freycinet region.
109 Friendly Beaches Road, Friendly Beaches freycinetair.com.au Call: 1300 658 709 or Email: [email protected] |
FREYCINET EXPERIENCE WALK
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Situated in Tasmania’s oldest national park, Freycinet Experience Walk provides a considered and luxurious mix of comfort and adventure. Over four days, by foot, boat and bus, and alongside two professional nature guides, you can explore the entire Freycinet Peninsula coastline. You’ll return each evening to a glass of wine, a warm bath and a comfortable bed in a private room at the off-grid, architecture award-winning Friendly Beaches Lodge. The lodge has exclusive access to the beach. Your exploration continues over each meal as you sample locally sourced produce and beverages prepared and presented with love and finesse by our on-site lodge hosts.
Visit their Website Email or call 1800 506 003 Trips depart Tuesdays and Fridays, October to April |
FREYCINET AQUA TAXI
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Freycinet Aqua Taxi offers transfers into the heart of Freycinet National Park, with one-way or return fares departing from Coles Bay or Freycinet Lodge. If you’re heading to Wineglass Bay, avoid the crowds and the climb and jump on the taxi – it’s the fastest way. From the beach landing at Hazards Beach it’s a flat 30-minute walk across to Wineglass Bay. It’s perfect for families, people with limited mobility or those looking for a unique way to experience Tassie’s oldest national park. There’s a summer and winter schedule, with fares starting at $35 per person one way.
Visit them at 2 Freycinet Drive, Coles Bay or call (03) 6257 0500 Find them on their Website, Facebook or Instagram |
FREYCINET MARINE FARM
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Freycinet Marine Farm’s cool, clean water forms its foundation. As the venue’s only surroundings are forests, vineyards and farms, the water is pure. So too, then, is the produce. You can taste the clean, pure waters of Tasmania’s east coast with every oyster that passes your lips. The farm’s sales room sells its produce direct from the ocean to you, either fresh or cooked in delicious flavors. Enjoy Tasmania’s freshest seafood on-deck or taken home, with oysters and mussels harvested daily, and scallops, abalone, rock lobster, urchin and salmon sourced from local fishermen. They also sell local wines from the region. The farm offers land-based tours that include a live oyster display and an oyster shucking demonstration, as well as the opportunity to taste Tasmania’s finest seafood.
Visit Freycinet Marine Farm or find them on Facebook or call (03) 6257 0140 |
HEARTFUL TABLE
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Maša Ofei is a lover of Tassie’s produce, a recipe developer, photographer and animal lover. Not only is she the much- loved blogger behind Heartful Table, a bounty of plant-based recipes to love, share and enjoy together, but she’s also the creator of Swedish-inspired tiny stay, Little Falu. On the Heartful Table site, you’ll find recipes, videos and how-to guides to help you enjoy nourishing and delicious meals every day. Maša has generously shared some of her favourite recipes with us, celebrating Tassie’s famed apples and more.
heartfultable.com [email protected] |
MARIA ISLAND CRUISES
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Maria Island Cruises is situated in the picturesque coastal town of Triabunna on the renowned east coast, just over an hour from Hobart. The team of experienced marine scientists and professional tour guides offers day cruise and walk tours to Maria Island National Park and Ile Des Phoques Nature Reserve, as well as shuttle bus service from Hobart and a tourism outlet and café in Triabunna. The island’s stories are incredibly rich and plentiful. Maria Island Cruises has created a journey that slows down the experience, with expert storytelling throughout the day. The morning cruise unravels the natural layers of Maria Island’s environs, while the afternoon walk at Darlington relates tales of an enthralling past and introduces the resident wildlife. Disconnect from ordinary life and reconnect with nature in an informative, relaxed and personal way.
eastcoastcruises.com.au [email protected] (03) 6257 1300 |
WINEGLASS BAY CRUISES
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Experience the exquisite beauty of the Freycinet Peninsula on a Wineglass Bay cruise. Beautiful and remote, this is a place that few will ever visit. A shimmering crescent of white sand fringes the edge of a perfect turquoise sea. Enjoy a Tasmanian ploughman’s lunch at anchor in relaxed style. Taste local beverages and cool-climate wines in nature's best wine bar in the wilderness. You’ll feast on a bento box full of fresh local produce such as salmon, cheese and chocolates, prepared by Freycinet Lodge. Get up close to the scenery and wildlife of Wineglass Bay in our Vista Lounge, with its comfortable indoor quarters and spacious outdoor deck. The Sky Lounge offers privacy, comfort and personal service along with stunning views from the top deck of the Schouten Passage II.
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WINEGLASS BAY SAIL WALK
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If you like a walking holiday, why not try one based on a yacht? With the Lady Eugenie, a 75-foot luxury ketch, as your home after each day’s walk this is a holiday like no other. Wineglass Bay Sail Walk is a four-day walking holiday beginning at Orford and concluding at Wineglass Bay. There’s also a six-day trip that takes in the Tasman Peninsula. The fully-guided experience includes superb three-course dinners served aboard Lady Eugenie or, conditions permitting, under the stars. If you’ve never finished a hike by arriving to a linen-topped dining table complete with Tasmanian oysters and Apogee bubbles, you’d best book a berth on Lady Eugenie. Barefoot beach dining is just one of the memory-making offerings, along with climbing a peak on Maria Island, sailing up the Freycinet Peninsula coastline and keeping watch for migrating whales.
Visit: www.wineglassbaysailwalk.com.au |