The East Coast Escape, on the east coast of Tasmania, is a spectacular 252 kilometre coastal journey from the Bay of Fires, north of St Helens, to the spectacular Freycinet Peninsula, to historical Maria Island in the south. The journey is along one of Australia's most magnificent coastal stretches and is easily accessible from both Hobart and Launceston.
See pristine, sandy beaches, breathtaking ocean views, relict rainforest, fossil-filled cliffs, azure waters, pink granite peaks and famous national parks. Savour superb food and delicious wines to tempt any gourmet, and experience an island penal settlement of the 19th century. These are just some of the enticements of the East Coast.
And it's a coast of activities - bushwalking, sea kayaking, nature cruises, diving, penguin and dolphin tours, swimming, surfing, golf, horse riding, great ocean and river fishing, or simply enjoy the wines, the fine foods, the historic displays and buildings, and the wildlife.
Three national parks of the region - Maria Island; Freycinet and Douglas-Apsley - are accessible year round with exhilarating walks, stunning beaches, remarkable flora and fauna just waiting to be explored.
The East Coast is steeped in history with Aboriginal, British, French and Dutch influences. With such natural coastal beauty and an array of experiences, sightseeing and activities, a few days spent on the East Coast will only whet your appetite for more. A visit for the first time or the tenth time will leave you with a sense of exhilaration and amazement, but always wanting more.
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Above: View of Winglass Bay, Freycinet National Park |
Above: Kate's Berry Farm, |
Above: Freycinet Vineyard, |
When most people think of Tassie's east coast, the iconic image of the breathtaking Wineglass Bay, voted one of the world's top ten beaches and seen in glossy magazines around the globe, typically springs to mind. The Bay of Fires, further north, is yet another East Coast beach recently voted second best in the world by Conde Nast Traveller magazine.
It's no wonder the sunny East Coast is known as Tasmania's holiday playground.
More Information: www.tasmaniasouth.com/freycinet/index.html
Visitor Information
Local Visitor Information Centres can assist with accommodation and activity bookings. During peak times bookings are essential.
A detailed list of the general services, accommodation and restaurants can be found on the tear off town maps available from the Visitor Information Centres and retail businesses in each town.
Look for accredited tourism businesses displaying the accreditation symbol. The symbol to the right represents a commitment by the operator to excellence and means that your hosts have.
Further information and bookings available from the following Visitor Information Centres:
Triabunna Visitor Centre
Cnr Esplanade and Charles Street, Triabunna
Phone: 03 6257 4772 | Fax: 03 6257 3675 | Email: triabunna@tasvisinfo.com.au
Bicheno Information Centre
69 Burgess Street, Bicheno
Phone: 03 6375 1500 | Fax: 03 6375 1530 | Email: bichenovic1@bigpond.com
