Hobart to Launceston via Wineglass Bay - Active Tour
Travel from Hobart to Launceston in 1 day via Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park. An action packed day tour, with sensational scenery, Great Short Walks, and many scenic stops along the way. Departing Hobart, we travel via the seaside towns of Orford and Swansea as we make our way to Freycinet National Park. As we enter the Freycinet area, we have a brief stop at Freycinet Marine Farm famous for their fresh local oysters. Our main walk today is to the Wineglass Bay Lookout; this is a moderate uphill walk of around 60 minutes. Once at the top you are rewarded with that world famous view of Wineglass Bay and the surrounding Freycinet National Park. For our keen and active travelers, you can continue on the longer walk down to Wineglass Bay beach. Or, return to the trailhead with our guide and explore the other highlights of the area, Honeymoon Bay and the Cape Tourville Lighthouse and great short walk. We re-group ready for the return journey.
Highlights
- Full-day Tours
- Private and Luxury
- Bus Tours
- Nature and Wildlife Tours
- Nature Walks
- Walking Tours
- Weather Dependent - Moderate
- Agent Low Quality Product
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
What's Included
• Luggage capacity - 1 x luggage and 1 x day pack per traveller. If you have more, please let us know
• Professional Tour Guide & Guided Walks
• National Park fee
What's Not Included
• No airport drop offs
• Children under 8 years
Tour Itinerary
We depart Hobart heading east
We depart Hobart heading east then following the coastline north. We travel through the seaside towns of Orford and Swansea as we make our way to Freycinet National Park.
Freycinet is one of Tasmania
Freycinet is one of Tasmania’s first National Parks, famous for its rich and stunning coastal landscapes. Pink Granite Mountains form the backdrop for secluded bays, pristine waters, white sandy beaches, local wildlife and amazing walking trails.
Inside Freycinet National Park we begin a series of walks and exploration of the area. We walk as a group to the Wineglass Bay Lookout, a moderate uphill walk of about 45 minutes. At the top you are rewarded with that world–famous view of Wineglass Bay. Take in the views and let our guides help with those sought
Inside Freycinet National Park we begin a series of walks and exploration of the area. We walk as a group to the Wineglass Bay Lookout, a moderate uphill walk of about 45 minutes. At the top you are rewarded with that world–famous view of Wineglass Bay. Take in the views and let our guides help with those sought-after photographs. The walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout is one of the Great Short Walks of Tasmania and requires good mobility and adequate fitness. It is 1.3 km uphill, before returning downhill. From the Lookout you have the option to return to the start of the walk with our tour guide and continue to explore other areas of Freycinet. Or for the keen hikers you can choose to continue the full hike Wineglass Bay Beach & return. All up this is a 2.5 hr return walk and good fitness is required. Once on the beach you can enjoy your lunch in this stunning setting, swim and relax on the white sands. This is one of the most rewarding walks in Tasmania to a stunning location.
Prefer a more relaxed pace
Prefer a more relaxed pace? If you choose to return after the Wineglass Bay Lookout, you will join our tour guide to explore more of the highlights of Freycinet National Park, with plenty of time to take it all in without the longer hike. We stop for lunch at Honeymoon Bay, a sheltered and picturesque spot with clear water and white sand. It is a lovely place to relax, enjoy your lunch and soak up the scenery before we continue on.
After lunch we continue to
After lunch we continue to Cape Tourville Lighthouse, another of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks. The Cape Tourville circuit is a gentle, flat boardwalk trail suitable for most fitness levels, offering spectacular coastal views along the way. It is a great way to finish your time in the park, and our guides will be on hand to help with photographs.
We re
We re-group ready for the onwards journey. Our final stop on the East Coast is the stunning Devil’s Corner Winery, where you will have time to take in the magnificent view. On site you can enjoy a wine tasting, wood fired pizza, fresh seafood and Oysters from Freycinet Marine Farm and ice creams all available at own expense on the day. .
Then it is onwards to Launceston arriving around 5.30PM
Then it is onwards to Launceston arriving around 5.30PM
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Minimum age to participate in tour is 8 years
• This is an active tour and hiking is involved; a suitable level of general health & fitness and physical abilities is essential
• We provide accurate interpretation, and keep wildlife disturbance to a minimum by viewing from appropriate distances and informing our guests how to view wildlife with patience and respect. Activities are always confined to tracks and boardwalks to minimize negative impacts.
• We expect each traveller will have 1 x luggage, 1 x day pack. If you have more, please let us know.