Multi-day trip

From Hobart: 4-Day Guided Freycinet National Park Walk

Multi-day trip

From Hobart: 4-Day Guided Freycinet National Park Walk

Activity provider: Freycinet Experience Walk.

From US$ 1,981.51 per person

Set off on an advanced, eco-certified, and all-inclusive 4-day guided walk in Freycinet National Park. Cover the entire length of the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania’s east coast, including the iconic Wineglass Bay. Savor included food and wine.

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Duration 4 days
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Hike spectacular pink granite mountains and marvel at Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park
  • Delight in powder white sand beaches, boat tours, fishing, swimming, and snorkeling
  • Return each evening to the award-winning sustainably built Friendly Beaches Lodge
  • Discover forests of towering white gums, abundant local wildlife, and gems of indigenous history
  • Enjoy delicious, locally sourced food and wine, and a small group of no more than 10
Full description
Day 1 Depart from the Old Woolstores Apartments in Hobart at 8 AM and transfer to sustainably built Friendly Beaches lodge. Begin your Freycinet National Park adventure in Coles Bay by boarding the Naturaliste for a spectacular sea cruise down to Schouten Island, the southernmost part of Freycinet National Park (weather permitting). On the way, keep a lookout for pods of playful dolphins. After a picnic lunch and swim, choose between a short but steep climb up Bear Hill for expansive views of the Freycinet Peninsula, or fish for flathead in Schouten Passage. The Bear Hill walk is of moderate difficulty, takes 2 hours, and covers 3 kilometers (1.9 miles). Return to Coles Bay by boat, then transfer to Friendly Beaches Lodge for an evening meal of fresh fish and great local wine. Day 2 On the second day, there are 2 walks to choose from. The first option is to take a 7-hour, 14-kilometer (8.7-mile) moderate coastal walk from Bryan’s Beach journeys through sclerophyll forests and along beaches to the renowned Wineglass Bay. Along the way, encounter unforgettable up-close moments with local Australian wildlife. Alternatively, if you're seeking a serious challenge, opt for the climb from Cook’s Beach to the top of Mt Graham (579 meters/1,900 feet above sea level) where you’ll enjoy wonderful views of The Hazards’ dusky pink rock outcrops, before descending to Wineglass Bay via spectacular Quartzite Ridge. This is a difficult 16-kilometer (almost 10-mile) hike that takes about 8 hours. The two groups rejoin at Wineglass Bay in the late afternoon – the perfect time to swim, enjoy a cup of tea, and exchange stories about the morning’s adventures. Feeling refreshed, take the climb to Wineglass Bay Lookout for iconic views, before descending to the waiting vehicle to transfer you back to the Lodge. Day 3 Today, discover the secluded Bluestone Bay, and explore the fascinating geology of White Water Wall and little Bluestone Bay on an easy to moderate 14-kilometer (8.7-mile) hike for about 6-7 hours. Follow an ancient track through sacred bushland once followed by the Oyster Bay Tribe. The headland is home to a stunning array of native plants, including the giant Xanthorrhoea (Grass Trees). Continue along the white sands of Friendly Beaches, and enjoy a swim before you arrive back at the lodge where cool drinks and homemade afternoon tea await. Day 4 Rise early and head to the beach for morning coffee. After breakfast, there’s an optional walk along the fossil-rich ridgeline of Mt Mary and a descent to Saltwater Lagoon before taking a final stroll along Friendly Beaches to Isaac’s Point. In total, this easy walk lasts 3 hours and is 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) long. Finally, transfer back to Hobart to arrive at 5 PM on the last day. If you’re booked on a flight after 5:30 PM, a Hobart Airport drop-off can be provided.
Includes
  • Transfers between Hobart and Freycinet
  • 3 nights accommodation at the secluded Friendly Beaches Lodge, exclusive to your walking group
  • Boat trips, to Schouten Island on day 1, along the Peninsula on day 2
  • All food and wine
  • Use of daypacks and waterproof jackets
  • 2 experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable guides per group
  • 2 lodge hosts, providing incredible food
  • National Park pass
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet in the reception area at The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel. Please arrive by 8 AM at the latest on the day your trip departs. This allows time for the distribution of daypacks and waterproof jackets, and for introductions.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Reusable water bottle

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • The maximum group size is 10. A minimum of 4 people is required to depart (excluding international visitors)
  • Participants must be moderately fit. The walk is organized so that people who are active will enjoy the trip. You will walk between 28–40 kilometers (17.5–25 miles) over the 4 days
  • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
  • All you carry is a daypack containing lunch, 2 liters of water, a weatherproof jacket, and personal items, such as a camera and sunglasses
  • Friendly Beaches Lodge is an environmental lodge and is completely off the grid with no mobile reception
  • Menus include fresh local flathead, oysters, grass-fed beef, and excellent fresh local produce and wines. Special dietary requirements can be catered for
  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • No single supplement
  • Don’t forget to charge all camera batteries before you leave as there are no facilities at the lodge to do so
Customer reviews

Overall rating

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Review From start to finish this experience is amazing. Freycinet itself is breathtakingly beautiful, but being led on the less taken tracks by incredibly knowledgeable guides really makes the experience something special. Our guides Emma and Brayden were both are so passionate about the flora, fauna and history of the park and Tasmania as a whole. They would answer any questions the group had on top of all the information they had to share. Our lodge hosts Marcela and Flicka were also fantastic! Not only was every piece of food so tasty, but they were a wealth of knowledge on the area. The lodge itself is exactly as stated in the description and you’ll learn more about the history when you arrive. The walks are on less taken tracks and for the most part, our group were the only people we saw. Communication from the guides and hosts on what we are doing and when was incredible and my expectations matched the information every time. I highly recommend this experience:)

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January 2, 2023

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