The dominating presence when heading south is Maria Island. It’s just an hour run south from Edge of the Bay to the ferry terminal. From a couple of hours to a full day can be spent wondering and learning the interesting and differing history of the island. While down that way theres the Three Thumbs…
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Coles Bay / Freycinet Coles Bay on the Freycinet Peninsula is central on the East Coast, with a plethora of varied activities on offer, it’s the prime position to base yourself for exploring fully the East Coast of Tasmania. Top of the list in Freycinet is Wineglass Bay, its an absolute must to walk to…
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St Helens A great day trip north from Edge of the Bay is the drive to St Helens. Turning left onto the A4 at Chain of Lagoons takes you over the Elephant Pass and some stunning places to stop and take in the views up and down the coast, a fantastic temperate rain forest…
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To make your way to Freycinet from Hobart, first, head across the Tasman Bridge to arrive at the A3. You will follow the A3 all the way to the Coles Bay turn off. Drive time is approximately 2.5 hours, but if you have time to spare, you can spend a day making the trip. Just…
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Wineglass Bay is the signature experience when visiting Freycinet, and for good reason. The sand is literally squeaky clean, the water is trademark East Coast azure, wildlife is abundant and the history is just tarnished enough to offer some dramatic effect upon arrival at the beach. We can suggest a couple of ways to see…
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Coles Bay is the township nestled at the foot of the Hazards Mountain range. Locatedatn the heart of, and gateway to, Freycinet National Park. For a “quick” trip from Launceston, (2 – 2.5 hours) Head south on the A1 until you reach Campbell Town, drive almost all the way through and you will see a…
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The East Coast Wine Trail is filled with delightful places to stop and enjoy some premium Tasmanian wine, and often enjoy a delicious snack as well. Without doubt the most sublime position to taste wine is the cellar door at Mayfield Estate 5 – 10 mins south of Swansea, with fantastic panoramic views across Great…
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The Aurora Australis is a frequent topic of conversation upon arrival, allow us to share some information you may find useful. For those who haven’t heard of it before, the Aurora Australis appears as lights in the sky, coloured green, red, blue or brown. (Explaining why it is also known as “The Southern Lights”). They…
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East Coast Tasmania Wine Trail is an incredibly scenic, and tasty trail for both visitors and resident Tasmanian’s. Heading north, your first stop is Bicheno where you will find The Farm Shed, East Coast Wine Centre. Subi and Helen showcase the magnificent vineyards of the region and incorporate wine-tastings and sales from all 20 East Coast…
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