Guide To The Famous Wineglass Bay Walk, Tasmania

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You’ve probably seen a photo of Wineglass Bay in a tourism advertisement for Tasmania, it’s one of the most photographed beaches in all of Tas.

The shimmering crescent of white sand meeting the turquoise water is easily recognizable.

Beautiful and remote, Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park is noted as Tasmania’s best beach, and one of Australia’s must-see destinations.

And it didn’t disappoint when we finally made the Wineglass Bay walk to The Lookout, and then onto the beach itself.

But visiting this beach isn’t as simple as parking up your car and stepping onto the beach. Because of its remote location, you can only access it by boat, foot, or taking a scenic flight.

In this guide, I’ve shared how you can visit this beautiful wonder in Tasmania and all about our experience visiting it.

Where is Wineglass Bay?

Nestled on Tasmania’s east coast in the Freycinet National Park on the Freycinet Peninsula, Wineglass Bay is a hidden gem that can only be accessed by traversing a winding path through dense bushland.

The beauty of the bay is only enhanced by its seclusion, and yet it’s still one of the most famous and most beautiful beaches in Tasmania.

How to Get to Wineglass Bay?

To get there, you must first reach the gateway to Freycinet National Park, which is a small town called Coles Bay.

The distance from Hobart to Coles Bay is roughly 195 kilometers and takes 2.5 hours of driving time. From Launceston, the drive is two hours (175 kilometres), and from Port Arthur, it’s 238 km and takes roughly 3 hours.

The route from Launceston and Port Arthur to Freycinet is incredibly scenic and should not be done in a hurry

The road to the Freycinet passes along the A3, otherwise known as The Tasman Highway, which is one of the main roads in Tasmania.

If you don’t want to rent a car, you can get to Coles Bay by public transport. There are buses from Hobart to Coles Bay twice a day.

Wineglass Bay Walks

The best way to see Wineglass Bay is to hike there. There are a few different walks you can take, but these are the main ones…

Walk to The Lookout

A walk to the look out takes 1.5 hours and is a loop trail to one of Tasmania’s most celebrated views.

The track is a short, fairly steep climb to the saddles between Mount Amos and Mount Mayson.

Walk to Wineglass Bay

If you want to walk all the way…