Coles Bay to Wineglass Bay Return

The Coles Bay to Wineglass Bay Return tour takes guests by boat from Coles Bay across Great Oyster Bay to Hazards Beach in Freycinet National Park. The 30 minute cruise follows the granite coastline and local guides share information about the area’s history and wildlife, including seals, seabirds, dolphins and migrating whales.

From Hazards Beach, guests walk 2 kilometres along the Isthmus Track to reach Wineglass Bay. The walk takes around 30 minutes through bushland on a clear, well marked track. Many visitors choose to spend a few hours at Wineglass Bay swimming, relaxing on the sand, or enjoying a picnic before returning to Coles Bay by boat from Hazards Beach. Guests can also choose to return on foot via the Hazards Circuit or Wineglass Bay Lookout tracks.

Features

• Return boat transfers from Coles Bay to Hazards Beach
• 30 minute cruise across Great Oyster Bay
• Local guide commentary
• Wildlife spotting opportunities
• Access to Isthmus Track
• Free time at Wineglass Bay

Itinerary

Coles Bay, Great Oyster Bay
The tour departs from Coles Bay and travels across Great Oyster Bay along the granite coastline of Freycinet National Park. During the 30 minute cruise, guides provide commentary on the local area, including its history and marine life. Guests may see seals on the rocks, seabirds overhead, dolphins in the bay, and migrating whales during the season.

Hazards Beach, Freycinet National Park
The boat arrives at Hazards Beach where guests disembark. This beach sits on the eastern side of the Freycinet Peninsula and is the starting point for the walk to Wineglass Bay. Guests can choose to return to Coles Bay by boat from this location at the scheduled time.

Isthmus Track to Wineglass Bay
From Hazards Beach, guests follow the 2 kilometre Isthmus Track through bushland. The walk takes around 30 minutes and follows a clear and well maintained path. Along the way, guests may see native plants and wildlife such as echidnas and wallabies.

Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park
The track leads to Wineglass Bay, known for its white sand and clear water. Guests have free time here to swim, walk along the beach, or enjoy a picnic. After their stay, guests return by walking back to Hazards Beach for their scheduled boat transfer to Coles Bay, or continue on foot via the Hazards Circuit or Wineglass Bay Lookout tracks.

Meeting Point & Times

Check in location
Freycinet Aqua Express
Coles Bay Boat Ramp
Esplanade, Coles Bay TAS 7215

Departs Coles Bay

• 9:15am
• 10:45am
• 12:15pm
• 1:45pm
• 3:15pm

Arrives and departs Hazards Beach

• 9:45am
• 11:15am
• 12:45pm
• 2:15pm
• 3:45pm

Arrives Coles Bay

• 10:15am
• 11:45am
• 1:15pm
• 2:45pm
• 4:15pm

Return time to Coles Bay may be up to 20 minutes later if travelling via Cooks Beach

What To Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Water bottle
• Sun protection
• Swimwear
• Towel
• Picnic food

Additional Information

This tour includes a 2 kilometre bushwalk each way between Hazards Beach and Wineglass Bay. Participants should have a moderate level of fitness. Uneven surfaces may make this tour unsuitable for some guests with limited mobility. Weather conditions may affect departure and return times.

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Special Child & Family Rates

We offer special rates for families. Please check the booking for form for up-to-date family pricing.

Timetable
Departs Coles Bay
9:15am, 10:45am, 12:15pm, 1:45pm, 3:15pm

Arrives/Departs Hazards Beach
9:45am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:15pm, 3:45pm

Arrives Coles Bay
10:15am*, 11:45am, 1:15pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm*

* Return time to Coles Bay may be 20 minutes later if we are going via Cooks Beach