Things to do in Coles Bay

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Things to Do in Coles Bay

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Top Attractions in Coles Bay

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Challenging yet rewarding coastal trail featuring breathtaking panoramic views, with well-maintained paths and steps providing a workout amidst natural beauty.
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Scenic coastal park with diverse trails, from family-friendly walks to adventurous hikes. Highlights include panoramic lookouts and tranquil beaches, complemented by a historic lighthouse.
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Scenic coastal trail leading to a serene beach with clear waters and panoramic views. Ideal for a refreshing dip and hikers of all levels, complete with rest spots.
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Fresh seafood market with a relaxed vibe, specializing in oysters, mussels, and scallops. Enjoy outdoor seating with scenic views and a casual take-away option.
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  • Braeken S
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must do when you're in the national park! The walk to Wineglass Bay is pretty easy and you'll be rewarded with a stunning view.
    Written 28 January 2025
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  • geoffdemanser
    Warrnambool, Australia769 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s a bit of a drive to get into Freycinet but once you’re there is is completely worth it.
    The visitor centre is easy to find and the park pass is well worth the donation.
    Amazing place to visit. Would love to spend a few days here to really explore.
    It was mild when we visited so we even had a wonderful swim at Honeymoon Bay.
    Great place. Highly recommended
    Written 20 January 2025
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  • Ivanka M
    40 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing ! This has been on my bucket list for years and finally did it 🙌 we were lucky enough to do it on a perfect spring day. Took us 1.5hrs return to the beach. Not for those that are unfit of have knee or hip issues as lots of steps and uneven walking surfaces. Suitable for kids (tweens/teens -my three did it no issues ) maybe not for little kids. As beautiful as I thought it would be!
    Written 28 September 2024
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  • John C
    Perth, Australia68 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The other reviews are correct, this is not an easy climb. I don’t know when a walk stops being a walk and becomes rock climbing but this must go close in a couple of spots.

    As others have said: be sure your shoes have excellent grip, and don’t go if it is even slightly damp.

    I took 2.5 hrs up and back. The walk is not difficult until about 3/5 of the way up when there are two sections of rock where you need to use all your upper body strength to help pull yourself up. It goes on like that, on all fours with one slip leading to serious injury or worse, for about forty or fifty vertical metres, then it gets really easy for the remaining third of the climb. On the way down I got a bit cocky and short cutted across a seep of water. There was sliding, there was terror, amd there was a hard landing on my butt. Fortunately only my dignity hurt.

    The view is nice, but NOT the postcard view of Wineglass Bay. To get that you need to walk to Wineglass Bay then on and up Mt Freycinet.
    Written 18 April 2024
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  • Liwei82
    Singapore, Singapore157 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Drive all the way in to access the beach, the road was a bit rough towards the destination.
    Pristine surroundings
    wondrous views
    certainly worth a quick pitstop
    Written 2 July 2024
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  • GriswaldNo5
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Isolated beauty….Simply stunning…complete serenity…truely relaxing…pristine waters….enough said, well worth the easy walk.
    Written 13 August 2022
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  • Suzanne2303
    Labrador, Australia1,391 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    You drive almost to the lighthouse, so there’s minimal walking required. A boardwalk winds around the lighthouse giving great views of surrounding coastline, and the light house itself.
    Lots of parking.
    20 minute circuit
    Written 24 November 2024
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  • heleneandfamily
    Montreal, Canada235 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely delicious oysters!!
    Tried both the natural ones, the Tasmanian flavored ones and the steamed ones with asian flavor, all top notch!!
    However, way too expensive!! At 3$ each is seems really exaggerated considering they culture them next by and there’s no service (the clients do everything)
    Too sad, as if not, we’ve been there twice a day;)
    Written 20 March 2023
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  • Jmp
    Launceston, Australia12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Quaint little bay, full of colour - the rocks, the sea. Worth the walk in - make sure you have good shoes and your insect repellent!
    Written 31 December 2021
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  • Shirley C
    Adelaide, Australia150 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stayed at a beautiful accommodation overlooking Richardsons Beach, took a relaxing walk from the Bay over to the Freycinet Lodge for dinner and drinks.
    It was a perfect night and a perfect walk across the sands of the beach picking up shells on our way, would be great for the kids
    Written 11 April 2022
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  • W-Man77
    Guildford, UK265 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very informative cruise with plenty to see. The head honcho of the organisation was skipper for this cruise so the commentary contained some personal insights which were great fun. We were lucky to see dolphins, seals, whales and a sea eagle as well as the spectacular coast of the Freycinet Peninsula.

    We were booked on the lower deck which had the advantage of external access to the front of the vessel. The only downside was the bento-box lunch which didn't really match the quality of the rest of the offering. That's the only reason for my 4* rating (yes - I know - a bit mean but I do try to reserve 5*s for something that's really really excellent).
    Written 9 December 2023
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  • Marie C
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lovely 3 our paddle around the bay. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. The communication with the company was very good.
    Written 29 January 2024
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