From the soft white sand beaches and clear turquoise waters of protected Wineglass Bay, to the stunning pink granite peaks of the Hazard Range, Tasmania's Freycinet National Park is one of the most beautiful corners of Australia. For generations, it has been a majestic attraction for holidaymakers who wish to experience the beauty first hand by swimming, kayaking or hiking, and for those who just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view.
Nestled on the east coast of Tasmania, about 100 kilometres from of Hobart, Freycinet is the oldest national park in Tasmania, founded back in 1916. The park covers most of the Freycinet Peninsula, a sunny plot of land, covered with eucalyptus forest, and ringed with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. On average, this beautiful peninsula sees at least 300 days of sunshine every year.
Being one of the oldest national parks in Australia, there have been lots of facilities built here to suit every guest and every kind of vacation. Whether you want to spoil yourself with luxurious accommodations, amazing views and world class restaurants, or you would prefer a more back-to-nature experience in a campground, you'll find a really perfect spot in Freycinet.
There are accommodations accessible both right in the Freycinet National Park itself, just outside the park, or even in the nearby and quaint villages of Coles Bay, Swansea and Bicheno.
If you're in search of a great family vacation, you may want to check out a lovely self-catering cottage right on the beach with a great view of the Tasman Sea. If you're more in the mood for an active escape, doing some hiking and rock-climbing with friends, you might opt to camp, and sleep outside beneath the starry skies of Tasmania.
For tens of thousands of years, this part of Tasmania was home to the Aboriginal people, who travelled up and down the coast, trading and hunting. In 1802, French explorers travelled through the area, naming the peninsula after their navigator, Louis de Freycinet. Welsh immigrants, who made their livelihood farming the headlands and whaling within the rich seas off the coast, eventually established the region.
The perfect half moon-shaped curve of Wineglass Bay continues to be named as one of the top ten beaches in the world by a number of international travel magazines. Whether you spend your day scuba diving or kayaking along the picturesque shores, or simply playing in the soft white sand, this secluded cove offers everything you will need for a beautiful day at the beach.
Freycinet also draws hikers from all over the world, for its wealth of astounding walking trails and mountain hikes in the Hazards. From short relaxed walks, to trails that go on for days, the dramatic landscape of sea, cliff and pink granite mountains make for some of Australia's most impressive views.
Birdwatchers come here to observe the sea eagles soar, the gannets dive, and to visit the Moulting Lagoon Game Reserve, a rich and diverse wetland. Food lovers come for the fresh ingredients and the world class cuisine. Wildlife fans love the whale watching excursions into the Tasman Sea, where humpback whales migrate and dolphins play.
Whatever you planning for your perfect vacation, whether it's a week of camping and rock-climbing, or a weekend escape of wine and fine dining, you will be bound to discover what you are looking for in Freycinet, Tasmania.
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