Freycinet Charters
Freycinet Charters
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Freycinet Charters is a family-owned Boat Tour business that operates out of Coles Bay, located on the mid east coast of Tasmania. We are licensed by the Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife Service to offer highly personalised Boat Charters for families and smaller special interest and social groups in and around Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, Schouten Island and Great Oyster Bay on our 9.5m brand new, purpose-built Noosa Cat charter vessel.
Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia
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Scott
Launceston2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020
One of my bucket list items has been to catch a tuna...this has now been fulfilled thanks to the amazing team at Freycinet Charters.
We headed out on an overcast day, and were soon taken to a spot away from where the other tuna boats were trolling (you can’t beat local knowledge) and within minutes one of the reels was singing....fish on!!
I had caught my first tuna!!
I can’t thank Steve and Kerry enough.
Highly recommend anyone who wants to go fishing, walking, or simply sitting back and marvel at a very special part of the world, give these guys a call.
Written 21 July 2020
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Fishing charters is something we have taken to providing just lately, Kerry and Stephen have a huge range of experience around this area for the best fishing spots! We are really enjoying catch and release or taking a fish home for a meal! We are so glad you ticked off another bucket list experience... we hope you come back for a Freycinet cruise next time! From the owner's wife – Diane.
Written 10 October 2020
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Alannah M
Ulverstone, Australia19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020 • Couples
Today my Husband and I along with my parents went on the Wineglass Bay via Hazards Beach tour. Kerry and Kim were excellent hosts taking us along the shoreline pointing out Sea Eagles and Wedge Tail Eagles as well as seal colonies. They knew the history of the area and were very informative. They were very accommodating to our needs and nothing was an issue for them. I strongly recommend this tour for anyone wishing to see Hazard Beach and Wineglass Bay.
Written 11 July 2020
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We aim to please and our staff (Kerry & Kim) are excellent guides and know their stuff! Our charter boat offers privacy and excellent amenities for cruising around Freycinet Peninsula. We are so glad you enjoyed your trip and we thank you for posting this great review!
Written 12 July 2020
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Sarah R
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
Our multigenerational family group loved this boat trip. Our skipper was friendly and considerate, and had great local knowledge. He worked with the mobility issues of one of our group to ensure everyone had a great time.


We loved being able to decide on the day where to go and what to do. The swim was freezing but worth it. A couple of us usually have trouble with seasickness but it was surprisingly ok, only the 4-year-old in our group got a queasy tummy after about 2 hours, on the way back.

The teenagers initially did NOT want to go but within 15 minutes they had big grins and thanked us for taking them, they didn't want the trip to end. A great win for the parents :)

We booked 3 hours and thought that would be plenty, but next time we'll definitely make it 5 hours to include some fishing and extra swimming & picnic time. The cup of tea halfway was much appreciated.

Budget wise - this trip is not cheap but it is great value and worth every cent. With 10 of us (max boat capacity), in comparison with a trip on a larger group boat it worked out to be similar pricing for a much more personal and relaxed experience.
Written 10 January 2023
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Jay Y
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021
We booked a charter with Kerry and it is one of the highlights of our trip to Tasmania. The weather was not the best being cloudy and windy but both Kerry and Kim made it all worthwhile. Our charter took in the expanse of the bays and beaches whilst we did not make a stop at the beaches as we opted to do some fishing, we had the best time watching the wildlife, (seals, eagles ) and definitely a must do for every visitor to this area as some places , you are not able to reach via a car. What made it stand out was the absolute wonderful hospitality from two very nice operators who made you feel like you were friends , not just paying customers. I have been on a lot of charters all over the world and rate this as one of the best charters that I have been on simply because of personal touch that Kerry and Kim puts into their tour. They are as passionate about the environment and this shows how proud they are of Tasmania. I would recommend doing a charter with them as it will also be your highlight trip moment
Written 28 March 2021
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Jay N
Adelaide, Australia48 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
A highly recommended activity while in Coles Bay, TAS. Kerry and Holly looked after us very well. They were accommodating to everything we wanted. They kept an eye on us to measure how we were going, specially when we hit the rougher waves. Once it became clear that we wanted the boat to go faster and that we were fine, he sure floored it to our delight.
If you want to expreience a bit of adventure while remaining safe and comfortable I will highly recommend this activity. You get to experience the islands up close and can dictate how long you stay at each of the places. If you choose to stay on the boat or get off it as many times you like. You can ask to stop at specific places. Take a little picnic and enjoy this experience. You won't regert it!
Written 15 November 2022
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Scenic730531
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Friends
We booked a four hour charter for a group of 12. We selected freycinet charters over a larger tour because of the ability to experience things that just can’t be done in a. Larger vanilla tour. Lived up to every expectation… Kerry was a great host we visited many unique spots with wildlife experiences and local history well explained by Kerry. Personalised charter gave us the chance to get up close to nature and get ashore on the fabulous beaches of freycinet. For our entire group this was the highlight of our time in Tassie. Thanks also to Stephen for advising on best use of the day and flexibility for our group.
Written 17 February 2023
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Matt
Hobart, Australia3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
Kerry and Steve are amazing hosts. Our kids had a great time learning about the local wildlife and history from Kerry on the way to our fishing destination. After catching enough fish for lunch we were incredibly lucky to spot a large group of humpback whales a little further offshore. We spent the next hour watching the whale show. Amazing experience and i guess we got particularly lucky on the day. We can't wait to visit again.
Written 11 October 2020
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juliestevens60
Adelaide, Australia4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
Wow, what a way to spend a morning. This trip lived up to all our expectations. The skipper Kerry tailored our trip, focused on photography, to our exact needs. The scenery and cliffs of the Freycinet are truly spectacular and unlike anything we've seen before. The boat was well equiped and comfortable and the crew friendly and knowledgable, couldn't have asked for better.
Written 7 March 2023
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Leanne E
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Couples
A truly magical and unforgettable day. Bucket list ticked. Kerry and Kim were amazing hosts with a great knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area. We loved that the skipper tailor made our trip to our needs. The highlight was definitely lunch and a swim at wineglass bay. This is a must do trip. We will never forget this day.
Written 23 February 2022
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Tam_and_David
Melbourne, Australia19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
2 families (4 adults and 6 kids aged 4 to 11) went out on short notice on the charter to Schoeten Island. Kim and Kerry are delightful ! We had a great day out. It was one of the kids' birthdays. and Kim made a makeshift cake from chocolates! Kerry found us the best beach to relax at in the conditions (Bryans - gorgeous!), and on the way home, we had the incredible luck of being followed by a pod of dolphins. All in all, 5 star experience!
Written 12 January 2020
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Tam & David (and cohort of kids!), thank you for the great review! Freycinet Charters is certainly fortunate to have Kerry and Kim as skipper and tour guide! We are delighted your group had a great time aboard Freycinet Charters... please do tell your friends and family about this great part of the world.
Written 14 January 2020
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