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Launceston and the Tamar Valley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hobart & Surrounds Information - Freycinet Coast and the East Coast Escape Touring Route
Touring Routes - Freycinet Coast and the East Coast Escape

The East Coast Escape is a spectacular 252 kilometre coastal journey from Buckland in the south to the Bay of Fires in the north taking in the stunning Freycinet Peninsula and Wineglass Bay.

This journey encompasses pristine sandy beaches, azure waters with breathtaking ocean views and is renowned for its distinctive pink granite peaks, historic sites, small friendly towns and accessible National Parks.

It’s a coast offering activities ranging from bushwalking, bird watching, swimming, surfing, abseiling, cycling, sea kayaking, canoeing, quad biking, diving, nature cruises, wildlife viewing, penguin tours, scenic flights, golf, bowls, ocean and river fishing, to simply relaxing.

Well serviced by accommodation to suit, options range from camping through to well equipped caravan and cabin parks, comfortable self catering houses, unique B&B’s and luxury resorts. Savour superb locally produced food and wine via a range of casual and fine dining options, incorporating traditional fish and chips, fresh oysters, crayfish and berries as well as cellar door experiences.

Must See & Do
Touring Routes - Freycinet Coast and the East Coast Escape

• Wielangta Forest Drive
• Spring Beach, Orford
• Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires
• Maria Island near Triabunna
• Troy D Wreck Dive
• Spikey Bridge – near Swansea
• The Bark Mill Museum in Swansea
• Walk around Cape Tourville Lighthouse
• Wineglass Bay, Friendly beaches and Spikey beach
• Bicheno Blowhole
• Douglas Apsley National Park, near Bicheno
• Scenic flights over Freycinet
• Sea Cruises
• Adventure activities at Freycinet including Sea Kayaking

Plus. . . Wineries, fresh berry farm, wildlife parks, marine farming and stunning coastal scenery.

Further Information

Touring Routes - Freycinet Coast and the East Coast Escape Further information on this touring route can be found at www.freycinetcoast.com.au or pick up the East Coast Escape Brochure from your local Visitor Information Centre. Click here for a map to this region.

Visitor Information CentresTasmanian Travel & Information Centre Hobart – 20 Davey Street, Hobart
Phone: (03) 6230 8233

Visitor Information CentresTriabunna Visitor Information Centre – Cnr Esplanade & Charles St, Triabunna
Phone: (03) 6257 4772

Visitor Information CentresSt Helens Visitor Information Centre – 61 Cecilia St, St Helens
Phone: (03) 6376 1744