Hike Freycinet

Freycinet, Tasmania

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Wineglass Bay is considered one of the top ten beaches in the world! Breathtaking views from Mt Amos. Turquoise water lapping onto pure white sand.

One of my favourite summer hikes in Tasmania starts from the carpark located at the end of Freycinet Drive. There are a couple of different routes for this walk, I recommend ascending Mt. Amos first. This short climb (3 hours return) will give you a perfect panorama view of the journey you are about to embark on. The hike can be steep and slippery in sections and will challenge the most experienced walker. I suggest leaving your large pack in your car or in a safe area because you will have to back-track down the mountain to the carpark before you continue to Wineglass Bay.

Camping options for the first night are located at the end of Hazards Beach and Wineglass Bay. Both sites offer stunning views of the water and provide a perfect base camp to continue a walk the following day. From the Hazards Beach camp you can walk to Cooks Beach campsite, while from the Wineglass Bay camp you can trek up Mt. Graham along the Peninsula track. I recommend staying at both campsite.

A number of other camping areas can be reached over the Peninsula track which I am yet to discover but can be located on the map obtained from the Coles Bay Visitor Centre. You could easily spend five days exploring the Freycinet National Park.

Note: drinking water is very scarce in the park. Park entry fees apply.

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