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Destinations 

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Our campground is the perfect base for exploring the whole east coast of Tasmania. Whether you are heading into the national park or further north or south along the great eastern drive, set up camp and off you go!

 

Here are some of our favourite places to visit on the east coast within easy reach of Freycinet Campground (driving times are approximate):

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LOCAL

FRIENDLY BEACHES (3 minutes)
A stunning expanse of pure, white sand and great surf breaks.

COLES BAY (14 minutes)
This is our nearest small town and where you will find the nearest grocery shop. Also in Coles Bay:
Services: Petrol, groceries, general store and post office, bottle shop, ATM
Something to eat: cafes, bakery, pub, ice cream, woodfired pizza, fish and chips. Check out Geographe or Granite.
Things to do:

• Wine Glass Bay Cruises

• Freycinet Adventures

• Freycinet Aqua Taxi

• The Freycinet Paddle (sea kayak)

• Freycinet Paddle Boards (SUP)

• ALL4 (ATV)​

• Freycinet Air (scenic flights) 

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FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK (16 minutes to visitor info centre)
Home of the iconic Wineglass Bay and many other stunning walks. Head to the Visitor Information
Centre for maps and advice and to purchase your National Parks Pass.
Services: Visitor information centre
Something to eat: Pack a picnic or fine dining at Freycinet Lodge
Things to do:

• Freycinet National Park 

• Freycinet Walking Tour

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TO THE NORTH

 

BICHENO (17 minutes)
Bicheno is a larger town than Coles Bay but still a small seaside village. Similar in size to Swansea (to
the South), Bicheno is home of iconic Redbill Beach and the Bicheno Blowhole.
Services: Petrol, ATM, pharmacy, GP, IGA, post office, bottle shop, newsagent, library, surf
shops and retail (Islander Fashion). 
Something to eat: bakery, patisserie, cafes, woodfired pizza, fish and chips, seafood
restaurants, Sealife Restaurant Bicheno, pub and RSL
Things to do:

• Bicheno Penguin Tours

• East Coast Nature World

• Devils in the Dark

• Bicheno Golf Course

• Bicheno Glass Bottom Boat

• Douglas-Apsley National Park

• Maclean Bay Wines

• Harvey Vin

• Pondering Frog

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ST HELENS (1 hr 15 minutes)
The largest town on the east coast, you will find most major services here.
Services: All the usual services you would expect in a big, regional town including a hospital
Something to eat: Full range of cafes, restaurants, bakeries, pubs, take aways and more.
Things to do:

• Mountain Bike trails

• Easy Tiger Cinema

• Serpentarium

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BAY OF FIRES (1 hr 24 minutes to Binalong Bay)
Binalong Bay is the gateway to Bay of Fires.

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TO THE SOUTH

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SWANSEA (34 minutes)

Another small seaside town, Swansea has breathtaking views over Great Oyster Bay and across the
Hazards. Similar in size to Bicheno (to the North), Swansea is a larger town than Coles Bay.
Services: Petrol, ATM, pharmacy, GP, supermarket, general store, hardware, bottle shop, retail

Something to eat: bakery, cafes, woodfired pizza, fish and chips, pubs
Things to do:

• Kate’s Berry Farm

• Spiky Bridge

• Bark Mill 

• East Coast Heritage Museum

• Swansea Golf Club

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TRIABUNNA AND ORFORD / MARIA ISLAND FERRY (1 hr 15 minutes)
Head south to the small town of Triabunna and a few minutes further to the neighbouring town of Orford.  

Board the ferry to Maria Island from Triabunna.

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FOODIE EXPERIENCES

 

WINERIES (CRANBROOK AND SURROUNDS)
We are surrounded by world class wineries, most with cellar door tastings and some with
restaurants. Refer to the East Coast Wine Trail website for more information or Long Lunch Wine Tours.

 

LOCAL SEAFOOD

• Freycinet Marine Farm (Coles Bay Road)

• Melshell oysters (Dolphin Sands)

• Lobster Shack Tasmania (Bicheno)

• The Fish Van (Triabunna)

 

GIN, WHISKY & BEER

• Spring Bay Distillery

• Waubs Harbour Distillery

• The Farm Shed East Coast Wine Centre

• Bicheno Beer

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