Day 2 - Vineyards, Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay and Bicheno

Freycinet National Park: (55 minutes drive from Swansea) Twenty five minutes north of Swansea turn off to Coles Bay and the Freycinet National Park with its panoramic Hazards, a group of granite mountains watching over this scenic area. This is also an area of fine beaches, rocky cliffs and peaceful walks to secluded coves. Highly recommended is the drive to CAPE TOURVILLE LIGHTHOUSE and the wheelchair accessible walk which provides spectacular views of the eastern side of Freycinet Peninsula. The walk into magnificent WINEGLASS BAY from the car park takes 40 minutes to the lookout or 1hour to the bay. Alternatively a 4.5 hours round trip via Hazards Beach can be taken. Scenic Flights, boat trips and kayaking are also available.

Vineyards:15-18km north of Swansea on Tasman Highway is Spring Vale, further on is Craigie Knowe, Freycinet and Coombend. Quality vineyards offering cellar door sales of some of Tasmania's finest wines. Click here for more information

Freycinet Adventures: Over 4 days, immerse yourself in the essence of the Freycinet Peninsula on a relaxed guided sea kayaking and walking adventure into the heart of the national park. Discover the feeling of freedom and rejuvenate in the fresh sea air. Click here for more information

Freycinet Sea Cruises: Pristine white beaches, towering pink granite cliffs and the chance to observe dolphins, sea eagles and migrating whales form part of this unique experience. Join us to experience all that the Freycinet Peninsula has to offer on board our 48 seat, eco adventure catamaran. Click here for more information.

Moulting Lagoon: on the road into Coles Bay is a wild life sanctuary where great numbers of black swan and wild duck can be seen.

Friendly Beaches: Still on the Coles Bay Rd look for the turnoff to Friendly Beaches, wide expanses of white sand dunes and ocean beach. This is also part of Freycinet National Park.

Bicheno: (35 minutes north from Swansea) See the Gulch, Blowhole, and enjoy the beaches also the Sea Life Centre and native wildlife at East Coast Nature World. Explore the Douglas Apsley National Park and take time to experience the Apsley Gorge. Enjoy a night time tour to see the fairy penguins

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