Wineglass Bay cruises from Coles Bay, Tasmania
A Wineglass Bay cruise from Coles Bay on Tasmania’s east coast also takes in other attractions in the Freycinet National Park. These include Cooks Beach, the Hazards and Schouten Island.
A Wineglass Bay cruise is one of the best ways to explore the Freycinet National Park on Tasmania’s east coast. The highlight, of course, is seeing Wineglass Bay, which has become one of the most famous beaches in Australia. The distinctive curve of the white sand gives the bay its name.
Wineglass Bay cruise from Coles Bay
The other way of reaching Wineglass Bay is on a not inconsiderable walk through the Freycinet National Park from Coles Bay. Taking a Wineglass Bay cruise cuts out the lengthy bushwalk.
Wineglass Bay Cruises is run by Pennicott Wilderness Adventures, which also runs Bruny Island Cruises and Tasman Island Cruises.
Coles Bay cruise attractions
The four-and-a-half hour tour starts at Coles Bay, and takes in the Freycinet National Park waterways.
Attractions on the Wineglass Bay cruise include the pink mountain tops of the Hazards Range and a series of white sand beaches. The likes of Cooks Beach and Bryans Beach can only otherwise be reached on a day long bushwalk.
Schouten Island in Freycinet National Park
The Freycinet National Park cruise also heads up the inner passage of Schouten Island. Here, there’s a good chance of seeing short-tailed shearwaters – otherwise known as muttonbirds – and little penguins.
On the way to Wineglass Bay, the guides try to explain the history of the region, including Aboriginal culture and tales of early European settlers.
Wineglass Bay cruise from Coles Bay cost
The boat has floor to ceiling windows, and departs from Coles Bay. The Wineglass Bay cruise costs $145 if you bring your own lunch or $165 if you want lunch provided. For further information, visit the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys website.
More Tasmania travel
Do the Tahune Airwalk near Geeveston.
Swim at Splash Devonport.
Stop at the Van Diemens Land Creamery and Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm on the Devonport to Launceston drive.
Take on the hairpins of Jacob’s Ladder on the way to Ben Lomond National Park.