GENERAL INFORMATION

Stretching from Buckland in the south to Bicheno in the north, the Freycinet Coast is part of the Glamorgan Spring Bay Municipality, which has the unique distinction of being the oldest Rural Municipality in Australia. The region can be approached from the south via the Convict Trail, from Hobart via the Tasman Highway, from the west via the Heritage Highway and from the north via St Helens.

Retail shopping hours are usually 9.00am to 5.00pm (later in summer).

Petrol stations are located in all towns in the region; however visitors should ensure they have a full tank if travelling late in the day.

ATMs are located in Triabunna, Swansea and Coles Bay.

National Parks are accessible year round and National Park Passes are available at the National Park Visitor Centres, some accommodation venues and other retail outlets.

Please drive with care, particularly between dusk and dawn when much of the local wildlife can be seen on our roads.

A detailed list of the general services, accommodation and restaurants can be found on the tear off town maps available from the Visitor Centres and retail businesses in each centre.

ACCOMMODATION

An excellent range of accommodation establishments is available in the region, including B&B, motel, guest houses, self-contained cottages, resort, and caravan parks.

Look for accredited tourism businesses displaying the accreditation symbol. It represents a commitment by the operator to excellence and means that your hosts have achieved accreditation to a standard acceptable to the Australian Tourism Accreditation Council.

Please check with one of the local information centres if you have not arranged prior accommodation. During the busy summer and autumn seasons, bookings prior to the time of travel are essential.

KEY SERVICES

Buckland: Petrol Station, public telephone, convenience store.

Orford: Petrol Station/Roadhouse, telephone, public toilets, convenience stores, boat ramp, post office.

Triabunna: Garage, post office, convenience stores, pharmacy, public telephone, public toilets, ATM, internet access centre, convenience stores, boat ramp, hospital, doctor & ambulance.

Swansea: Garage, hospital, doctor & ambulance, post office, public telephone, public toilets, ATM, internet access centre, convenience stores, boat ramp.

Coles Bay: Petrol station, public telephone, public toilets, post office, convenience stores, ATM, boat ramp, ambulance.

Bicheno: Garage, post office, convenience stores, public telephone, public toilets, doctor & ambulance, boat ramp.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES

In addition to numerous privately run Visitor Information centres throughout the region, the Freycinet Coast has 2 major information centres managed by Council, those being at Triabunna and Bicheno.

Look for the Yellow or White symbols in each town. The Visitor Centres provide an excellent avenue to support visitor needs to book into tourism businesses, accommodation and attractions.

Triabunna Visitor Centre: Cnr Esplanade and Charles Street, Triabunna
Phone: 03 6257 4772 Fax: 03 6257 3675
Email: triabunnavic@freycinet.tas.gov.au

Bicheno Information Centre: 41b Foster Street, Bicheno. Phone: 03 6375 1500 Fax: 03 6375 1530
Email bichenovic@freycinet.tas.gov.au

National Park Visitor Centres

Freycinet National Park Visitor Centre: Phone: 03 6256 7000 Fax: 03 6256 7090
Email: freycinet@parks.tas.gov.au

Maria Island National Park: Phone: 03 6257 1420 (Maria Island Ferry bookings: 0419 746 668)