Freycinet National Park
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- olthomas44499 contributionsSuperb views and well maintained trails.Superb views and well maintained trails. We walked up to the saddle view point then continued down the 900+ steps to wineglass bay beach, around to Hazards beach and back via the coastal walk. Took us just under 3 hours with stops to admire the view. The paths, especially those at the start to the view point are very well maintained, thereafter they are a little less used and more natural. Take your mozzie spray as Ross River Virus has been reportedVisited February 2023Written 2 March 2023
- nameerfudTaree, Australia276 contributionsFabulous views everywhere you look.Well signposted easy to follow. The views from the top are exquisite. Whether you you just do the short walks or go to the extra trouble of some more serious walks you will be greatly rewarded. There may be some huff and puff in some places, however just take it easy and you will get there and enjoy it. Don’t give up. Good clean toilets. Well defined tracks with good steps in places. Good lookouts. The lighthouse walk is just fabulous as well as the mountain walks. Some say it is a better park than Cradle Mountain. They are both different and both special in their own unique way.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 March 2023
- Dot HIpswich, United Kingdom201 contributionsGood for scenery and hiking in NatureWe took the hike up to the viewpoint over wineglass bay. Well marked and maintained track. Steep in places. Scenery was stunning, though view over Wineglass bay was slightly underwhelming and not as spectacular as generally advertised. We also visited the lighthouse and took the short boardwalk around there. Views here were spectacular. Price for entry into the National park is high, but if you are likely to visit other parks (as we were) then it is good value. It takes a little while to reach the park entrance as the route is down a long peninsula. So make sure you have plenty of time to get there and to hike and enjoy the park when you are there.Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 April 2023
- happykoabugHonolulu, Hawaii169 contributionsBeautiful scenery of several baysThe towering Hazards Range in the Freycinet National Park gleams pink in the morning sunshine due to the pink granite cliffs. The walk to Wineglass Bay Beach Lookout about 45 minutes uphill. At the halfway point is a lookout for Cole Bay. We saw quite a few animals along the way. The flowers were in bloom in April.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 19 June 2023
- Daniel GohPenang, Malaysia121 contributionsStunning View After Hike UpWe went for Wineglass Bay Lookout circuit, it was quite relax hike & walk for about 40 min (1.5 hr return including rest & photo taking). May not suitable if you have knee pain or hiking problem. The scenery was stunning and beautiful up there, you can feel the sea water was crystal clear from far. For more adventure walk, you may go to Wineglass Bay beach which will take additional 2-2.5 hr return.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 July 2023
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Dec. 2023 • Family
8am we started from the car park, up to the wineglass bay lookout then down to the bay for a 1/2 hour relax and refreshing swim, toilet block there if you need to change,next we went over the isthmus track to hazards beach for another 1/2 hour swim and relax, ( early December water was 16 degrees), short walk up the beach then back along the bushland track to car park, this was a bit longer but easier than going back up the steps for my unfit wife with not the best of knees, well worth the walk which took us comfortably 5.5 hours
Written 8 December 2023
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Daniel Goh
Penang, Malaysia121 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
We went for Wineglass Bay Lookout circuit, it was quite relax hike & walk for about 40 min (1.5 hr return including rest & photo taking). May not suitable if you have knee pain or hiking problem. The scenery was stunning and beautiful up there, you can feel the sea water was crystal clear from far. For more adventure walk, you may go to Wineglass Bay beach which will take additional 2-2.5 hr return.
Written 5 July 2023
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happykoabug
Honolulu, HI169 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Family
The towering Hazards Range in the Freycinet National Park gleams pink in the morning sunshine due to the pink granite cliffs. The walk to Wineglass Bay Beach Lookout about 45 minutes uphill. At the halfway point is a lookout for Cole Bay. We saw quite a few animals along the way. The flowers were in bloom in April.
Written 19 June 2023
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Dale F
Margate, Australia427 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
A world class attraction, easily accessible and walks for those of all fitness levels. This trip we did the lookout and Wineglass Bay Beach, Hazards Beach circuit. There are some reasonable climbs but the views from the lookout, beaches themselves, the walk across the Isthmus track and the lagoons are all fantastic. This is about a 12km walk with 500m (roughly) of climbing over the course, but totally worth it. Most of the walk is pretty easy and tracks are well formed. We completed in about 3 1/2 hours with a few stops.
Somewhere that will keep bringing us back
Somewhere that will keep bringing us back
Written 5 May 2023
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GlobeTrotters4001
Brisbane, Australia796 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Family
What csn I say we returned with children, now grandchildren. Walkways and observation points are akways improved and maintained. Always a great walk
Written 11 April 2023
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Dot H
Ipswich, UK201 contributions
Feb. 2023 • Couples
We took the hike up to the viewpoint over wineglass bay. Well marked and maintained track. Steep in places. Scenery was stunning, though view over Wineglass bay was slightly underwhelming and not as spectacular as generally advertised. We also visited the lighthouse and took the short boardwalk around there. Views here were spectacular.
Price for entry into the National park is high, but if you are likely to visit other parks (as we were) then it is good value. It takes a little while to reach the park entrance as the route is down a long peninsula. So make sure you have plenty of time to get there and to hike and enjoy the park when you are there.
Price for entry into the National park is high, but if you are likely to visit other parks (as we were) then it is good value. It takes a little while to reach the park entrance as the route is down a long peninsula. So make sure you have plenty of time to get there and to hike and enjoy the park when you are there.
Written 6 April 2023
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fishinwater
Gold Coast, Australia1,734 contributions
Apr. 2023
This was a fantastic hiking adventure. We were in for the day and did the wineglass bay walk which was a 12km clockwise loop. What can you say, the scenery and location was spectacular.
Written 5 April 2023
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nameerfud
Taree, Australia276 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Couples
Well signposted easy to follow. The views from the top are exquisite. Whether you you just do the short walks or go to the extra trouble of some more serious walks you will be greatly rewarded. There may be some huff and puff in some places, however just take it easy and you will get there and enjoy it. Don’t give up. Good clean toilets. Well defined tracks with good steps in places. Good lookouts. The lighthouse walk is just fabulous as well as the mountain walks. Some say it is a better park than Cradle Mountain. They are both different and both special in their own unique way.
Written 15 March 2023
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olthomas44
Perth499 contributions
Feb. 2023
Superb views and well maintained trails.
We walked up to the saddle view point then continued down the 900+ steps to wineglass bay beach, around to Hazards beach and back via the coastal walk. Took us just under 3 hours with stops to admire the view. The paths, especially those at the start to the view point are very well maintained, thereafter they are a little less used and more natural.
Take your mozzie spray as Ross River Virus has been reported
We walked up to the saddle view point then continued down the 900+ steps to wineglass bay beach, around to Hazards beach and back via the coastal walk. Took us just under 3 hours with stops to admire the view. The paths, especially those at the start to the view point are very well maintained, thereafter they are a little less used and more natural.
Take your mozzie spray as Ross River Virus has been reported
Written 2 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
PeterLangston
Tamworth, Australia1,005 contributions
Feb. 2023 • Couples
We walked up to the Wineglass Bay Lookout. Takes about 45 mins but don’t be in a hurry. Last third is steep but the payoff is the incredible view of the iconic Wineglass Bay.
Written 28 February 2023
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John S
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
How long should I allow for visiting Freycinet National Park?
sunseeker2016
Brisbane, Australia330 contributions
That depends how much you want to see. We allowed about 4 hours, but there was a lot we missed. Still had a great time tho. A full day would be better.
Crackerbow
Troy, IL20 contributions
I would like to camp in the park, either at one of the drive in campsites or the Wineglass Bay site that you walk to. What chance would I have to find a spot if I came in on December 12?
Zlatko
Newark, DE49 contributions
I am not sure as I was there in June. I think as far as camping, you should find some space unless it is a school holiday in AU.
Josy Y
128 contributions
I’ve been told by other tourist that we need to purchase a pass to go into national parks
Any help please on cost Best Buy and where to get one thankyou
Toby P
Perth, Australia53 contributions
Hi Josy. Yes that is correct. You can buy a day pass on the spot in the carpark (or sometimes at the entry to a park). Alternatively it is often more economical to buy a Holiday Vehicle Pass which lasts you 8 weeks and covers as many as 8 people. check out the parks and wildlife service website, it gives you a lot more detail & you can buy one online. (search for park pass tasmania) it wont let me paste the link
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Freycinet National Park:
- Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay - Active one-way Day Tour (From AU$187.93)
- BIG 3 Tasmania - Hobart to Launceston 3 Day Active Adventure (From AU$462.22)
- 7-Day Super Value Tour of Tasmania: Explore Tasmania's West and East Coasts (From AU$1,331.33)
- Wineglass Bay Beach Hike (From AU$132.06)
- BIG 3 Tasmania - Launceston to Hobart - 3 Day Active Adventure (From AU$462.22)
- Hotels near Freycinet National Park:
- (2.64 km) Freycinet Lodge
- (5.44 km) Saffire Freycinet
- (5.30 km) Edge of the Bay Resort
- (3.65 km) Iluka Holiday Centre
- (7.42 km) Malting Lagoon Guest House & Brewery
- Restaurants near Freycinet National Park:
- (3.41 km) Geographe Restaurant + Espresso Bar
- (2.64 km) The Bay Restaurant
- (3.42 km) Ice Creamery & Co.
- (10.12 km) Freycinet Marine Farm
- (2.33 km) Lure
- Attractions near Freycinet National Park:
- (0.50 km) Wineglass Bay Lookout
- (2.43 km) Mt Amos Climb
- (3.39 km) The Long Lunch Tour Co
- (3.88 km) ALL4
- (3.15 km) Wineglass Bay Cruises