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Itinerary
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Stop At: Brooke Street Pier, Franklin Wharf, Hobart, Tasmania Australia
Explore the Hobart waterfront or grab yourself some breakfast and a coffee, the choice is yours, just wrap it up in time to meet your guide on the steps at the front of Brooke St Pier (near the pink MONA missile) at by 750am for an 8am departure.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Wattlebanks Coastal Cafe & Providore, 1 Charles St, Orford TAS 7190, Australia
One of our first stops on the tour is at the peaceful seaside town of Orford, where we stop for a coffee/tea break and to stretch the legs.
You will learn about the local history and current events of this region and admire admire the seabirds or perhaps the local dolphins as your Local Guide will tell you all about the exciting past, present and future of this region including Maria Island.
Our stop here isn’t long, but it is always pleasurable and sets the scene for the rest of our fun day up the coast.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Coles Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania Australia
We will explore Coles Bay from sea-level and in more detail as we approach our hike to the Wineglass Bay Lookout for world famous views of the world famous beach.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wineglass Bay Lookout, Road C302 Inside Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania 7215 Australia
Beat the crowds with an early hike to the Wineglass Bay Lookout where your Guide will assist you to get the very best photo of Tasmania’s most iconic natural landscape.
Learn the captivating history of this bay and how it came to be called Wineglass Bay as your local Guide shares the regions deep secrets and tales.
**IMPORTANT**
Please understand that in order to access the Wineglass Bay Lookout, we need to walk approximately 1.4kms, up hill all the way, for a total elevation of 200m. The track is a combination of well-formed gravel path and some very well constructed rock steps. We typically take 35-45mins to complete the hike up.
The walk requires a moderate level of fitness/mobility.
We do have alternatives for those with mobility/fitness issues who do not wish to attempt this hike/part of the tour. However, you should advise your Guide of this as soon as possible and absolutely before lunch, so that they can explain the options and make the alternate arrangements as required.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Tourville Lighthouse, Freycinet, Tasmania Australia
This is an awe-inspiring viewpoint where our guests often say they feel like they are on the edge of the world.
Cast your eyes as far as the eye can see across the Tasman Sea, looking for whales, super pods of dolphins, schools of tuna, local friendly seals and sea lions.
Capture amazing photographs of the Freycinet Peninsula and get the Hazards Mountains, the eastern part of the Freycinet Peninsula and Wineglass Bay all in one incredible panoramic landscape!
This is a 600m circuit walk and never fails to leave you feeling amazed at how spacious, natural and beautiful Tasmania’s East Coast is.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Geographe Restaurant and Espresso Bar, 6 Garnet Ave, Coles Bay TAS 7215, Australia
After walking up a decent hunger and thirst, we will sit on the deck of the Geographe restaurant and enjoy a delicious lunch whilst tasting some premium wines from the East Coast wine region of Tasmania and admiring the views of The Hazards mountains.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Ice Creamery Coles Bay, 4 Garnet Ave, Coles Bay TAS 7215, Australia
If you fancy a little dessert after lunch pop into the Coles Bay Ice Creamery and treat yourself to a Tasmanian made ice-cream.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Boomer Creek Vineyard, 10922 Tasman Highway, Little Swanport, Little Swanport, Tasmania 7190 Australia
Sample all the wonderful wines made by Astrid and her team at Boomer Creek. Sparkling wine, whites and reds all on offer so there is bound to be a favourite for everyone!
Duration: 40 minutes
