Description
After leaving Hobart, we go east on this active 1-day tour before turning north along the coast. On our way to Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay,. We pass through the seaside communities of Orford and Swansea. One of Tasmania’s original national parks, Freycinet, is renowned for its diverse and breathtaking coastal vistas. Private bays, crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches, local fauna, and wonderful walking paths are set against the backdrop of the pink granite mountains.
Departures
- Depart Hobart 7 a.m.
- Return 6 p.m.–6.30 p.m.
We make a brief stop at the Freycinet Marine Farm as we approach the Freycinet peninsula for anyone interested in the fresh oysters and mussels from the nearby waters.
With our tour guide, you can choose to return to the beginning of the walk from the Lookout, or if you’re a serious walker, you can spend the rest of your time finishing the descent to Wineglass Beach.
Wine Glass Bay Hike
The Wineglass Bay Beach Hike, a 2.5-hour round-trip walk, requires adequate fitness. You will have plenty of time during our tour to complete the entire trek to Wineglass Bay Beach and back. Once on the beach, you can take in the breathtaking scenery while eating your lunch, go swimming in the clear seas, or simply stroll along the white sands. One of Tasmania’s most rewarding walks leads to this breathtaking site. If you’d rather choose the shorter walking route, then after the tour guide has returned from the lookout, we will explore more of Freycinet National Park. Visit Sleepy Bay, Cape Tourville Lighthouse, Honeymoon Bay, and the Great Short Walk.
We start the journey back to Hobart after spending a very full 4 to 5 hours at Freycinet National Park.
Before continuing the drive back to Hobart, we make a brief stop to see the area’s major attraction, the Spikey Bridge, erected by convicts, and to refuel and relax at an east coast cafe.
We get back at your Hobart City lodging between 6:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Airport drop-off at 6 pm are only available by arrangement at the time of booking
Highlights
- Freycinet National Park exploration (4+ hours)
- Take a stroll to the breathtaking Wineglass Bay Lookout (moderate uphill walk, 45 minutes)
- Select the option to continue your walk to Wineglass Bay’s beautiful sands (longer walking option: 2.5 hours)
- Visit Honeymoon Bay and Sleepy Bay, two of Freycinet National Park’s attractions.
- On the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk, enjoy the breathtaking panoramas (easy 20 minutes)
- Fresh oysters are available at Freycinet Marine Farm.
- Treat yourself to some locally-made Tasmanian ice cream!
- Check out the unique Spiky Bridge inclusions that were made by inmates.
Inclusions
- Entrance to a national park
- Professional tours with interpretive hikes
- Friendly small groups
- Pickup and dropoff at Central Hobart Hotel and Backpacker Hostel
- Airport pickups upon request and with advance planning
Not included
You may bring your lunch with you, or we will stop to give you an opportunity to purchase a bakery-style takeaway lunch on the day.
Special consideration
Our tours are active and visit national parks and wild areas that involve some walking. We focus on the great short walks in Tasmania. Although most of the walks are classified as easy, a suitable level of general health, fitness, and physical abilities is essential. All tour participants will be participating in outdoor, active activities and are therefore subject to the outdoor weather conditions of the day.
We educate all our guests on minimal-impact bushwalking and the Leave No Trace policy before entering our national parks. We provide accurate interpretation and keep wildlife disturbance to a minimum by viewing from appropriate distances and informing our guests how to view wildlife with patience and respect. Activities are always confined to tracks and boardwalks to minimise negative impacts.
Important info before travel
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- Sensible shoes for walking
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- A variety of warm & weatherproof clothing
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- Hat & Sunscreen
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- Large water bottle, snacks, lunch (or buy it on the day)
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- Camera
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- Sense of adventure
- Meals are not included
We want you to have a great time during your holiday to Tasmania and to enjoy your tour/s with us. Please read over our Terms and Conditions of Travel with Tours Tasmania Pty Ltd. By booking a tour with us you acknowledge and agree to these Terms and Conditions of Travel. The use of the terms “we”, “us” or “our” applies to Tours Tasmania Pty Ltd.
These terms and conditions apply to bookings you make directly with us or through our agents online, in-store, over phone or by email. Where any person makes bookings on the behalf of other traveller(s) that person is taken to be an agent for the other traveller(s) and on his or her authority that person will bind all such other traveller(s) to these terms and conditions.
General Information
We reserve the right to cancel or vary any trip and will incur no liability for any such cancellation or alteration. We reserve the right to cancel tours based on operational or safety reasons. We reserve the right to use an alternate operator of a similar tour for operational reasons. Refunds or partial refunds are not given due to alterations of itineraries. Our tours are not suitable for children under 8 years of age. We reserve the right to refuse to carry passengers under this age. Refunds will not be available
Cancellation by customer
You must advise our Reservations team via email if you wish to cancel your tour booking, or change your travel date.
Please email us at bookings@tourstas.com.au. The time stamp on the email will define the cancellation time and the fees/charges that apply.
The following fees apply:
Customer Cancellation: 48 hours or less, prior to tour departure time, or no shows – 100% fee applies, no refunds applicable
Customer Cancellation: More than 48 hours prior to tour departure – full refund of tour fee
Requests to change tour departure dates are subject to the above cancellation policy. A request to change your tour date within 48 hours of tour departure, will be subject to the above cancellation policy, amendment to this is at management discretion.
If you are late to your tour pick up, or you are not waiting in the agreed pick up location as held by Tours Tasmania, you will be classed as a no show and subject to the above cancellation policy.
The cancellation policy will stand regardless of cancellation reason. We recommend you have travel insurance to protect yourself against last minute illness and travel disruptions, we will incur no liability for any disruptions to your travel plans.
Cancellation by Tours Tasmania
We reserve the right to cancel departures if we do not have sufficient numbers of passengers for travel. We reserve the right to cancel tours for operational or safety reasons at the discretion of Tours Tasmania Pty Ltd.
If you tour is cancelled by Tours Tasmania you will be offered a refund on your tour payment. You will always be offered to transfer your tour payment to alternate tour day or alternate tour destination. If these are not suitable to you, a full refund of the tour price will be returned. Booking and Bank fees are non-refundable.
Short Walks
Our tours visit National Parks and wild areas that involve some walking and time spent outdoors. They are suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness and mobility. We have no upper age limit though we expect you to have a reasonable level of fitness and act responsibly to ensure your own safety and the safety of others at all times. Travellers under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult of 18 years+.
Weather Conditions
Tasmania is subject to weather conditions that can change quickly at any time of year. We operate tours in the rain and snow, so we recommend that guests bring clothing and footwear suitable for warm, cold or wet conditions. We operate tours in all weather conditions and reserve the right to alter itineraries if the weather conditions on the day deem this to be necessary for either operational or safety reasons. Refunds are not given when itineraries alter.
Insurance
Travel Insurance is not included in the cost of your tour. We strongly recommend that passengers travel with travel insurance that protects their financial commitments against illness, injury, loss/damage to personal belongings and travel plans. We are not responsible for any loss / damage to personal belongings or luggage, for any injury or loss of any type while on tour or disruptions to travel plans.
We are not responsible for any damage, expense or inconvenience caused by late arrival of flights or public transport, change of schedule, strikes, vehicle breakdown, acts of God, or other conditions. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary should it be deemed necessary.
Photos, Images, Videos
At times, throughout our tours, our Tour Guides may take photos which may include you. We may wish to use those photos for promotional purposes. By joining the tour, you acknowledge and agree that we or our agents may take photos of you and you consent to us using images of you taken during the tour for our advertising and promotional purposes in any medium we choose. You grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable licence to use such images for publicity and promotional purposes.
If you don’t wish to take part please inform your guide at the start of your tour.
