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Wineglass Bay, Freycinet and Richmond day from Hobart
★ 4.8 · 452 opinions
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- Length10.5 hrs
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Included4
- A live guide in English or Italian
- Pickup and drop-off at 19 Hobart points
- 1.5 hours for the Wineglass Bay lookout walk
- Stops at Cape Tourville, Honeymoon Bay and Richmond
Bring3
- Warm layers and a rain jacket
- Sturdy shoes for granite steps
- A refillable water bottle
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- Food and drinks bought at the stops
10.5hours
from Hobart and back
13people
at most in the small group
2.6km
the lookout walk, there and back
1916year
the park was reserved
Side by side
Four ways to Wineglass Bay, one table
A seafood stop on the way
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park Day Trip from Hobart
★ 4.6 · 278 opinions
- Price fromfrom $119
- Length10 hrs
- Free cancellationIncluded
More time on the trails
Hobart: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park Active Tour
★ 4.8 · 256 opinions
- Price fromfrom $118
- Length1 day
- Free cancellationIncluded
The bay from the water
From Coles Bay: Wineglass Bay Cruise with Lunch
★ 4.7 · 569 opinions
- Price fromfrom $147
- Length4.5 hrs
- Free cancellationIncluded
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4.7
★★★★★452 verified guests
Our guide was wonderful: friendly, professional and full of history about every place we passed. My husband and I even loved the instrumental music on the drive.
BernadetteJune 2026, as a couple
A really fun day that I would recommend to anyone. Our guide was excellent, the scenery was beautiful and there was plenty of free time to explore at each stop.
KennaMay 2026, with friends
Everything ran on time, and our guide was friendly and knew the area well. The views took my breath away and the paths were easy enough to manage.
JohnMay 2026, with friends
Our guide gave great commentary and looked after us well. Stops came often, so we never sat on the clean, comfortable bus for long, and the bay looked stunning.
JulieMay 2026, traveling solo
The highlight of a weekend away in Hobart. Our guide planned the route with care, breakfast included, and kept checking on us. The lookout justified the climb.
JordanApril 2026, traveling solo
Our guide did an excellent job taking us through Wineglass Bay and Richmond, and every stop on the day came with a fine view. A very good tour.
DavidMay 2026, traveling solo
the day in brief
What this Freycinet National Park tour covers
The Freycinet National Park tour we list is a 10.5-hour day out of Hobart for a small group of no more than 13, with a guide who speaks English or Italian and pickup from 19 points around the city. Inside the park it allows 2.5 hours, and 1.5 hours of that is set aside for the Wineglass Bay Lookout walk. It is the simplest way to stand above the bay without driving the east coast twice in a day.
Around that climb sit the gentler stops: 20 minutes at the Cape Tourville lighthouse, 30 minutes at Honeymoon Bay, 40 minutes at the Devil's Corner cellar door and 30 minutes in Richmond before Hobart. The morning begins with a bakery stop and a 10-minute pause at Raspins Beach Cove near Orford. Each one is long enough to enjoy and short enough to keep the day moving.
It starts from $110, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before and the option to reserve now and pay later. The pages on this site go deeper on each piece: the hour-by-hour day, other tours compared, the Wineglass Bay cruise, the parks pass, where to sleep, the lookout, the beach, the name and the best time to come.
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Granite, white sand and clear water
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why freycinet
Why this granite peninsula pulls people north
Freycinet is old in every sense. The park was reserved in 1916, and with Mount Field it is the oldest national park in Tasmania. The rock is far older: the park service explains that the peninsula formed over 400 million years and is essentially two eroded blocks of granite, the Hazards and the Mount Graham and Mount Freycinet block, joined by sand.
Long before the park, this was the country of the Oyster Bay nation, an estimated 600-700 people whose territory ran from the Derwent Estuary up the east coast. The records suggest the peninsula and Schouten Island belonged to the toorerno-maire-mener clan. Shell middens along the shore are still a living link for the Tasmanian Aboriginal community.
And then there is the view. The park service calls Wineglass Bay, with its clear water and curved white beach, one of Tasmania's most celebrated sights, and in 2026 more than 1000 travel professionals and creators put it at #21 in a list of the World's 50 Best Beaches. The climb is short; the memory lasts.
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Warmth, rain and daylight at Freycinet, month by month
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the lunch stop
Oysters and wine above Great Oyster Bay
Lunch happens at the Devil's Corner cellar door, a 40-minute stop after a 30-minute drive from the park. The winery opens its cellar door 10am-5pm, 7 days, closing only on Christmas Day and Good Friday. Its food outlets, Fishers of Freycinet and the Devil's Corner Kitchen, serve without bookings, so you simply queue, order and find a table with a view.
This coast is oyster country. The shellfish come from leases along the shore, such as Melshell Oysters and Freycinet Marine Farm, according to Discover Tasmania. If you prefer something simpler, buy a sandwich at the morning bakery stop and eat it with a view. A dozen fresh oysters with a glass of local white is the classic order on this coast.
One timing note: the winery says its kitchen keeps 11am-4pm hours and closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On those days, the bakery stop in the morning becomes your lunch shop, and the cellar door becomes a tasting and a view. Either way, the terrace view over the vines to the Hazards is the same, and nobody hurries you.
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the lookout
Up to the saddle above Wineglass Bay
The heart of the day is the climb to the Wineglass Bay Lookout: 2.6 km there and back over 1-1.5 hours, Grade 3 in the park service's rating, with steep pitches, rough ground and plenty of steps. On the tour you have 1.5 hours for it. The track climbs through coastal woodland and granite boulders to a pass in the Hazards.
Wear shoes with grip. Park walks run on steep granite and loose gravel, and the service recommends sturdy footwear. Fill your bottle before you start, because drinking water in the park is scarce; there is a tap at the walking track car park, and toilets too. Walk at your own pace and use the stops on the way up to look back over Coles Bay and Great Oyster Bay.
At the top the trees fall away, and the bay lies below you, pale sand bending between dark green hills and blue water. Take a minute to breathe, then look for movement on the water: the park service notes that whales, mostly humpbacks, visit these waters in the winter months. Then turn round for the photograph everybody comes for, with the Hazards on one side and the bay below.
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the coast road
Beaches, farmland and an island offshore
The road north is part of the pleasure. Discover Tasmania describes the Great Eastern Drive as a well-signposted network of coastal roads, and the coach follows it past Orford and Swansea. Orford sits where the Prosser River meets the sea, looking out to Maria Island. Farmland, forest and glimpses of the sea alternate for most of the morning, and the guide fills the miles with local stories.
The first stop on the sand is Raspins Beach Cove, a short leg stretch of 10 minutes. The Raspins Beach Conservation Area is a swimming beach and a birdwatching spot where fairy terns nest at the Orford Bird Sanctuary. Out on the water, Maria Island holds Darlington, a World Heritage-listed convict probation station.
Further north, Swansea looks across Great Oyster Bay to the Hazards. South of the town stands Spiky Bridge, built by convicts in 1843 from field stones laid without mortar. If you drive the coast yourself another day, stop there for a photograph: the upright stones on its parapet give it the name. The convict roads of this coast are full of such small marvels.
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FAQ
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How long is the Freycinet National Park tour?
10.5 hours.
The day we list runs 10.5 hours from Hobart, with 2.5 hours inside Freycinet National Park.
Where does the tour pick up in Hobart?
At 19 points.
Pickup is included from 19 Hobart points, among them the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre.
How far is it up to the Wineglass Bay Lookout?
2.6 km there and back.
The park service lists 2.6 km return, taking 1-1.5 hours, and the tour allows 1.5 hours for it.
Is the park entry fee included?
You buy no pass yourself.
Under park rules the tour company covers park entry for each guest it brings, so you need no pass.
What languages does the guide speak?
English or Italian.
Your guide on the day speaks English or Italian, as the listing states.
How big is the group?
Up to 13 people.
The tour runs as a small group, limited to 13 participants in total.
Can children join the tour?
From 8 years.
Children younger than 8 years are not accepted, and the day includes a steep walk.
Can I go straight to the airport after the tour?
For flights after 7:00 PM.
If your flight leaves after 7:00 PM, the operator can arrange a drop at the airport instead of your hotel.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes, up to 24 hours before.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later.
What happens if it rains on tour day?
Pack layers and a rain shell.
Tasmanian weather can change suddenly; carry warm clothing and a waterproof layer when you walk.
quiet bays
A lighthouse cape and a sheltered cove
After the climb the pace drops. Cape Tourville gets 20 minutes on the itinerary, and the park service describes its walk as a 600 m circuit that loops around an automated lighthouse. It is rated Grade 1, flat and even, so everyone in the group can do it. On a clear day the boardwalk is the best balcony in the park.
From the boardwalk you see the Hazards, Wineglass Bay and the offshore rocks called The Nuggets, and Discover Tasmania says whales are sometimes spotted from here. Pack a longer lens if you own one; the sea birds wheel right along the cliff line. A light jacket helps here too: the cape catches whatever wind is blowing off the Tasman Sea.
Honeymoon Bay follows, with 30 minutes to wade or sit on the granite. Discover Tasmania sells it as the quieter, dreamier cousin of Wineglass Bay; facilities include barbecues, picnic tables, toilets and a water tap. Its water is calm and glass-clear. Shoes off, trousers rolled, and the granite under your feet is warm by early afternoon in summer.
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Older than it looks
The Freycinet Peninsula took over 400 million years to form.
The park service describes it as two eroded blocks of granite, the Hazards and the Mount Graham and Mount Freycinet block, joined by sand, with Wineglass Bay curving between them.
richmond
A Georgian village on the drive home
The last stop is Richmond, with 30 minutes in the village. The village keeps more than 50 Georgian buildings, and its bridge, dated 1825, is described by Discover Tasmania as the oldest in Australia. On a still evening the arches reflect in the river. Ducks wander across the grass by the river, and the village feels a long way from the city it sits beside.
The village sits in the Coal River valley, and Discover Tasmania notes that the river below Richmond feeds a string of wineries. Its convict-era buildings, the bridge, the church and the old gaol among them, are covered stop by stop in our day-trip guide, so you can decide before you arrive how to spend the time.
With half an hour, pick one: the bridge for photographs, or a quick pastry from the village bakery, where Discover Tasmania recommends a scallop pie. Hobart is 27 km away, a drive of about 25 minutes, so the last leg home is short. Either choice ends the day on a gentle note before the short run back into Hobart.
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Granite peaks.A perfect white bay.Home by evening.
Our pick for Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay and the coast is a 10.5-hour small-group day from Hobart for up to 13 people, with 2.5 hours inside the park. It stops at Cape Tourville, Honeymoon Bay, a cellar door and Richmond. It starts from $110 with 452 reviews on GetYourGuide.
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the reviews
What recent guests say about the day
The newest reviews keep coming back to the guide: friendly, professional, a careful driver and a fund of tales about each town passed. Several guests mention that the route felt well planned, with a breakfast stop and frequent breaks, so nobody sat on the bus for too long. That consistency is what you are paying for on a small-group day: the same care at every stop.
The scenery is the other constant. Guests describe the lookout as worth every step, call the views of the bay stunning and single out Honeymoon Bay and the winery as highlights in their own right. One saw wallabies on the trails, and another praised the generous free time at each stop. Nobody mentions crowds or rushing, which on a long day is a quiet compliment.
The one quibble in the latest batch is about food: a guest enjoyed the day but found the cellar door lunch underwhelming. Treat the meal as a convenience rather than the point of the trip, and the reviews suggest you will have a very good day. The listing carries 452 reviews averaging 4.8. One guest called it the highlight of a long weekend in Hobart.
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East coast weather, and what to wear
The east coast is mild by Tasmanian standards. At the Friendly Beaches station, 14 km north of Coles Bay, January averages a daily high of 23.4 °C and a low of 13.3 °C, while July averages 13.8 °C by day and 5.7 °C at night. Rain is spread fairly evenly, with 63 mm in January and 42 mm in July. Those are mild figures for a coast that faces the open sea.
Discover Tasmania still advises being ready for sudden changes, with warm clothing and a waterproof layer whenever you walk in the parks. UV is high from September to April; pack a hat and sunscreen even when the air feels cool. Weather in the morning in Hobart says little about the afternoon on the coast, so pack for both.
The simplest kit: a light rain jacket, a warm mid-layer, walking shoes with grip, a cap and a full water bottle. In summer, add swimmers for Honeymoon Bay. In winter, add a beanie and gloves for the windy lookout platform, where the air can feel much colder than in town. Cotton jeans are the classic mistake; quick-drying layers are far more comfortable on the climb.
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Park entry, lunch money and cancelling
You do not need to buy a parks pass for this day. Tasmania's parks service makes every commercial operator responsible for its passengers' park entry. If you come back later by car, a daily vehicle pass costs AUD 49.15 for up to 8 people. That keeps the morning simple: no queue at the visitor center and no sticker for the windscreen.
Budget for food. An early bakery stop is the moment to buy breakfast and lunch, and the cellar door has its own food bars. Bring a card and a little cash for coffee in Richmond on the way home. Set aside lunch money before you leave Hobart, and you will not have to think about it again until Richmond.
Plans change, and the booking allows for that: free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance, and you can reserve now and pay later. Flying out the same evening? Flights departing after 7:00 PM can be met with an airport drop-off, according to the listing. Check the confirmation for your exact pickup point the evening before, and be ready a few minutes early.
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Is this the right Freycinet day for you?
This is a good day for travelers based in Hobart without a car, for anyone who wants the famous view and a taste of the east coast in one go, and for small-group fans who prefer a guide to a big coach. It suits a Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park tour in its classic form: lookout, bays, lunch and a historic village.
It is not for everyone. Children under 8 years cannot join, the day involves a fair amount of walking, and the lookout track is Grade 3 with many steps on steep pitches. At 10.5 hours, it is also a long day on the road. Walkers with knee trouble should take the climb slowly or wait at the car park with a book.
If you want to swim at Wineglass Bay itself or see it from the water, look at the cruise from Coles Bay or the water taxi to Hazards Beach instead; both start in town and need you to get there. For a first look at Freycinet from Hobart, though, this day does exactly what it promises. Seen once from the saddle, Wineglass Bay tends to draw people back for a longer stay.
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