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See the iconic Wineglass Bay from the water

Wineglass bay cruises is a 4½ hour cruise of the waterways surrounding freycinet national park from coles bay to wineglass bay on tasmania's east coast..

Cruise the spectacular coastline of Freycinet National Park from Coles Bay to Wineglass Bay. Be enthralled by the stunning granite coastline, including the dramatic pink peaks of the Hazards range.

Discover a coast dotted with sparkling white sand beaches, including Cooks and Bryans beaches, only accessible by water or a full day bushwalk. Explore the inner passage of remote Schouten Island, home to little penguins and short tailed shearwaters, before heading into the Tasman Sea towards Wineglass Bay. Look out for various hidden sea caves, blowholes and waterfalls amongst the sheer granite cliffs.

Take in the sheer beauty of Wineglass Bay from the rarely seen perspective of the water, a shimmering crescent of white sand fringes spilling into glass turquoise waters. 

Uncover the rich history of the region, including aboriginal heritage and tales of early explorers and entrepreneurs.

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The Wildlife

The waters surrounding Freycinet National Park are home to diverse and remarkable wildlife. Keep a look out for sea eagles roosting on the granite cliffs, pods of dolphins surfing the bow wave and cormorants manning the crags of Schouten Passage plus Australian fur seals hauling out along the coast.

Join in the search for whales such as the humpback and southern right as they migrate between September to December and May to July.

Spot diverse birdlife including albatross, shearwaters, diving gannets, little penguins and cormorants.

WINEGLASS BAY CRUISES 

Operates   Daily, except Christmas Day

Cruise Times   Check in by 9:30am       Cruise 9:45am to 2:30pm

Departs From 61 Jetty Road, Coles Bay

Ticket Types

Our vessel Schouten Passage II is a Tasmanian built, 150 seat catamaran ideal for exploring the east coast of Tasmania. The spacious enclosed vessel contains comfortable seating across two fully air conditioned lounge areas - The Vista Lounge and The Sky Lounge.

Vessel Change Notification

From Sunday 18th August 2024 to Saturday 7th September 2024 our Wineglass Bay Cruises vessel, Schouten Passage II, has been scheduled for annual maintenance.  During this period, we will be using our 50 seat catamaran Freycinet Explorer to operate Wineglass Bay Cruises. Freycinet Explorer has leather seats, full walk around capacity, front and rear decks, one toilet and is enclosed on three sides. We will not be serving alcoholic beverages or hot drinks onboard as we do not have the facilities on the vessel.  Click here to view a photo of Freycinet Explorer .

Vista Lounge

The Vista Lounge offers floor to ceiling windows for optimum viewing from the comfort of your seat, complemented by spacious outdoor decks so you can immerse yourself in the experience. 

It offers a licensed bar and cafe serving local beverages, hot drinks and treats for purchase.  The Vista Lounge has three rest rooms, with one fully accessible. 

Vista Lounge Including Lunch Included in your Vista Lounge with Lunch ticket is a ploughman’s style lunch featuring smoked meats, salad, cheeses served alongside a locally baked bread roll, fruit and a sweet treat.  Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.  

Adults $195 Children 3-16 years $120  

Vista Lounge Bring Your Own Food You can also choose to bring your own lunch and snacks. Adults $175 Children 3-16 years $105  

Sky Lounge (Adults Only)

The Sky Lounge is on the upper deck of Schouten Passage II. The adults only lounge with banquette style seating for up to 30 passengers provides an intimate experience, with direct access to the Captains bridge and private viewing deck.

Morning tea, lunch and beverages are included in your Sky Lounge ticket. 

Enjoy plump local oysters and smoked meats, breads, cheeses and salad served with the East Coast's renowned wines and artisan brews. There are two rest rooms on the upper deck.

Adults $310 

Getting There

Our cruise departs and finishes at our Wineglass Bay Cruises Booking Office, 61 Jetty Road, Coles Bay.

To get to Coles Bay from Hobart head north on the Tasman A3 Highway for 185kms (approx 2½hrs drive). From Launceston, head south on National Highway 1 onto Lake Leake B34 Highway (approx 2hrs drive).  

Things You Need to Know

• We operate every day except Christmas Day.
• We have no age or height restrictions for the Vista Lounge.
• Our boat is enclosed which protects you from the elements, however we still suggest you dress warmly.
• Make sure you bring your camera to capture those awe-inspiring moments.
• We reserve the right to cancel or vary any trip and will incur no liability for any such cancellation or alteration.
• We don't cancel bookings due to low numbers. If it happens to be just you, we'll still show you an experience of a lifetime.

During the COVID-19 pandemic we will not allow guests to join our tours if we believe they are unwell.  If you are feeling unwell or display flu-like symptoms we would encourage you to contact us and cancel your booking.  

Bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions .

For information about vessel accessibility, download our Accessibility Guide .

Our Flexible Cancellation Policy   

If you book directly with us, we have a very flexible cancellation policy:

• No cancellation fees if you need to cancel due to COVID  right up to the time of departure.  This includes if you are unwell or if you have to change your travel plans due to flight changes or travel restrictions.  We will happily move your booking to another day or provide you with a full refund.  Please note you need to advise us prior to departure so that we have an opportunity to re-sell the seats. 
• For non-COVID related cancellations our normal cancellation policy applies . We reserve the right to charge 100% for cancellations within 24 hours of departure.  Bookings are fully flexible up to 24 hours prior to the tour departure. 

Please note that if you book through a third-party website or travel agent, they each impose their own cancellation policies and restrictions.  

Cruise Route

If weather conditions mean we are unable to safely get to Wineglass Bay, we will offer a full refund if you decide not to travel with us. However, we do encourage you to join us on our alternative route which we think is as spectacular as the Wineglass Bay route, exploring the rugged coastline of the Schouten Island Group, its abundant wildlife including a large Australian fur seal haulout. In extremely bad weather we will cancel the cruise and offer a full refund or alternative travel date if available.

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All Day Tour from Hobart to Wineglass Bay

See tasmania eastcoast & freycinet national park via historic richmond village.

Experience top Tasmanian locations with us

This unique tour takes you on a journey from Hobart through Richmond, Freycinet National Park, and so much more as we travel to the secluded beauty that is Wineglass Bay. You’ll cross several spots off your bucket list before the end of the day — even some that you didn’t know you had!

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Day Tours from Hobart to Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park

Wineglass Bay Discovery Tours takes you on a journey from Hobart to Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park & Tasmania East Coast via Richmond. Join us on this full day trip exploring Freycinet National Park and the very best of Tasmania’s East Coast highlights. On this amazing trip from Hobart to Freycinet National Park you would discover dramatic pink granite mountains, secluded bays, crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and native wildlife.

From the doorstep of your Hobart accommodation, hop on board and enjoy the ride! Be prepared for amazing scenery, great photo opportunities, some gentle walking, and lots of fresh air. Also included, informative local knowledge, historic story-telling, and for no extra cost plenty of laughs and great music!

Owned & operated by your guide

Owner and founder of Wineglass Bay Discovery Tours, Alex is the best guide you could ask for to take you on such a visually rich tour. He is friendly, passionate and knowledgeable of all things Tasmanian.

Learn Tasmania’s rich history

Deepen your tour experience as Alex shares stories of Tasmania’s intriguing history. From convicts to intrepid explorers and entrepreneurs, discover the lives of Tasmanian’s on the East Coast.

Flexible & customisable itinerary

We like to keep our tour groups small so that we have more flexibility when it comes to our schedule. The more amenable we are, the more time we can spend enjoying and savoring each magnificent location.

Our guests are experiencing Tasmania’s gems

Check out what they think, lucy | april 2023, tripadvisor reviews.

A highly recommended tour

Beautiful views of Coles bay and Wineglass bay….a great 🚶‍♀️, a great hike. Our tour guide, Alex is caring and thoughtful, guiding us during our hike. A highly recommended tour

Lael Macgregor | January 2022

Mum and kids in Tassie

We booked this tour on our first full day in Tasmania. Such a great introduction to the east coast. Alex showed us some great spots and had a lovely……

Infinity Attraction | February 2021

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Perfect Private full day tour experience

We started early at 730am and went direct to Swansea with a couple quick scenery stops and curried scallop pies along the way. Completed the Wineglass Bay walk and followed by a swim at Honeymoon Bay…..

Gng Jia Teck | July 2018

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We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would 100% recommend Alex and his company to everyone of all ages if you are keen to explore Tasmania! Just a couple of points that really stood out …

Elle Bergmann | January 2019

Really great trip and tour guide. Alex is friendly and fun as well as very knowledgeable. Answered any questions we had. He made the trip very enjoyable for my parents and I…..

Marsha | April 2019

Wonderful day trip of Freycinet and surrounding area

This wonderful day tour of Freycinet National Park began with an early morning pickup from hotels around Hobart. On our journey, we made a number of stops where Alex, our informative and charming tour guide provided us with a wealth of local….

Josh Lack | October 2019

This is a 6 out of 5 stars experience …

If you are traveling to Hobart, add this tour to your list! This is a 6 out of 5 stars experience. Alex is a great guide with a depth of knowledge about the area and its history…..

Mark G | January 2020

Super service from Alex made unforgettable day even better

What a brilliant day trip to Freycinet made possible by our fantastic tour leader and driver Alex. Small group of 7 made it easier but Alex went out of his way to serve our needs. He looked after everyone and knew exactly what each of…

Ekaterina H | December 2021

Great tour, highly recommend!

I had such a great time today doing this tour to the Wineglass Bay! Alex is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide that really cared about everyone in the group and made sure that each person…….

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Wineglass Bay & Freycinet

Visit one of the world’s Top 10 most beautiful beaches in this not to be missed East Coast adventure. Wineglass Bay is the jewel in the crown of Freycinet National Park, explore the coastal walks, beautiful bays and windswept Lighthouse with our Tour Guides. Relax at a local winery before returning to Hobart.

We depart Hobart travelling towards the beautiful eastern coastline of Tasmania. Along the drive we pass through the seaside towns of Orford and Swansea as we make our way to Freycinet National Park. 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.

After arriving at Freycinet National Park, we set off on a group walk to Wineglass Bay lookout. This moderate 45 minute uphill hike gets the heart pumping before revealing one of the best views in the Southern Hemisphere - gaze out over treetops to a sweeping vista of white sand and turquoise water; the perfect wine glass-shaped bay – and the ultimate selfie backdrop. Enjoy the moment, take in the views and let our guides help you 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 fitness.  It is a 1.3 km uphill walk, before returning downhill.  Sturdy footwear / runners are best suited for this walk.

From the Lookout you have the option to return to the start of the walk with our tour guide, or for the keen hikers you can choose to spend the rest of your time completing the walk down to Wineglass Bay beach.

Wineglass Bay Beach Walk - The total length of the Wineglass Bay lookout and beach trail return is 6 km and usually takes around  2-2.5 hours  of walk time, there are around 1,000 stairs down to the beach. Our tour has ample time for you to do the full walk to Wineglass Bay Beach and return. Once on the beach you can enjoy your lunch in this stunning setting, jump in the pristine (albeit chilly!) waters for a swim, or wander along the white sands.  This is one of the most rewarding walks in Tasmania to a stunning location.

If you prefer to select the shorter walking option, then we return from the Wineglass Bay Lookout with our Tour Guide and explore other areas of Freycinet National Park.  Visit Honeymoon Bay for a lunch break and Cape Tourville Lighthouse, this is an easy 20 minute walk and another of Tasmania's Great Short Walks.

After around 4 hours at Freycinet National Park we re-group ready to begin the trip back to Hobart.

If all that scenery has worked up an appetite, you’ll love our afternoon stop at Devil’s Corner winery. Perched high on a hill overlooking Freycinet, it’s the ideal place to kick back with a glass of wine, fresh seafood platter, woodfired pizza, tea, coffee or artisan gelato at the end of a glorious day. We return to Hobart around 6.00pm.

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• Explore Freycinet National Park
• Walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout
• Lunch break at stunning Honeymoon Bay
• Cape Tourville Lighthouse & Lookout walk
• Optional longer walk to Wineglass Bay Beach
• Afternoon break at Devil's Corner Winery
• Fresh seafood from Freycinet Marine Farm at The Fishers
• National Park entrance fee
• Professional guides & interpretative walks
• Small, friendly groups
• Hotel pick up/drop off from select locations

Not included

• Meals are not included

What to bring

• Good walking shoes
• Clothing suitable for walking and a day spent outdoors
• A variety of warm & weatherproof clothing
• Hat & Sunscreen
• Large water bottle, snacks, lunch (or buy it on the day)
• Sense of adventure

Tour Details

• Adult: $145
• Child (8-15 Years): $135
• Duration: 1 Day
• Departs: Hobart 7.30am
• Returns: Hobart 6.00pm
• Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Pick up time: Between 7.00am and 7.30am depending on location

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Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park

Tasmania’s multi-award winning tour to Freycinet National Park

Combining the best sites with delicious food and wines.

Explore Freycinet National Park with an experienced and truly local guide

Tasmania’s multi-award winning tour to Wineglass Bay

Explore Freycinet National Park on foot with a local Tasmanian guide. Interact with the wildlife, smell the native plants and be amazed by the spectacular view of Wineglass Bay from the lookout perched upon the Hazards Mountains. Then pamper yourself with a delicious light lunch and taste several wines from Tasmania’s East Coast wine region.  This is the tour for those that want to truly understand the region, complete some of Tasmania’s Greatest Short Walks and indulge in premium wines. Our Wineglass Bay tour departs from the  Hobart waterfront, heading east then following the Great Eastern Drive north. We’ll travel through the seaside towns of Orford, Triabunna and Swansea as we make our way along the East Coast of Tasmania towards the Freycinet National Park .  We’ll stop briefly along the way to take in some of the local highlights including a coffee break at the picturesque seaside town of Orford to fuel up for our hike.

The walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout is one of the Great Short Walks of Tasmania and can attract quite the crowd.  Our tour is designed to help beat the crowds so we do the walk first thing upon arrival. It usually takes about 45mins to get to the Wineglass Bay Lookout. The 1.4 km walk is uphill on a rocky but well constructed path with stone steps. As a group, we walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout where we help each other out to ensure we get the best photographs of this iconic view of Tasmania’s jewel.  We enjoy the excitement and emotions of the moment, learn the secrets of the beaches dark history and take in the rewarding and world famous view.

From the Wineglass Bay Lookout you will return to the start of the walk with your guide and explore more of the Freycinet National Park, in particular the almighty Cape Tourville Lookout. It is here we often see whales (seasonal), seals and an incredible array of seabirds.

It is then time to reward yourself for all your great exercise and adventures.  Lunch will be served overlooking the spectacular Hazards Mountains in the seaside town of Coles Bay.  Your meal will be accompanied by a glass of premium East Coast wine.

Afetr lunch we commence our journey back towards Hobart but on the way we will pop in and visit one of the many stunning vineyards peppered along the East Coast and here you will be treated to a wine tasting.

We then jump back onboard the premium tour bus again to make our way back to Hobart. The drive home is usually spent sharing our experiences and tales with each other and celebrating our amazing day out.  We’ll get you back to the Hobart waterfront (Brooke St Pier) by approximately 6pm.

 Tour Highlights

✔ Freycinet National Park ✔ Wineglass Bay Lookout ✔ Cape Tourville Lookout ✔ Coles Bay + Richardson’s Beach ✔ Great Eastern Drive ✔ Geographe Restaurant Lunch + Wine ✔ East Coast vineyard visit + Wine Tasting

What’s Included

✔ Fun, highly trained and experienced local guide ✔ Small friendly groups ✔  Modern premium comfort 12 seat bus ✔  National Park entrance fees ✔  Airport drop offs (on request) ✔  Light Lunch ✔ Wine tasting (6 East Coast wines)

What To Bring

✔ Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat ✔ Suitable warm/weatherproof clothing (particularly during winter) ✔ A water/drinking bottle ✔ Any personal medications ✔ Comfortable shoes for walking ✔ Camera ✔ A sense of fun and adventure

Geno is the owner of this outfit, and ran a wonderful full day tour from Hobart. We were shown a video about Tasmania wildlife on the way to the park, and stopped at a lovely beach most don't get to visit. Geno gave helpful explanations about the park, some history, the wildlife, etc. and was extremely hospitable and accommodating. Amazing views, beaches, scenic walks -- and we got to pet a friendly wallaby. Such a great way to spend a day in beautiful Tasmania. Highly recommend Wineglass Bay Tours!

The guide was quite was professional and attentive.