East Coast - Tasmania

The driest habituated area of Australia with more sunny days than Sydney! 

The fine white quartz sands of Tasmania's East Coast produce the finest, clearest Aqua water in the world. Visit Orford, Maria Island, Swansea, Bicheno, Freycinet Peninsula or the Coles Bay area to take in the stunning scenery. Further up you have the amazing Bay of Fires, St Helens fishing port and St Marys (not forgetting Elephant Pass famous for its pancakes) or why not visit the pub in the paddock it's a fantastic location! Tasmanian wildlife at your doorstep, fishing and photography to die for! 

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Bicheno

Aquarium, gift shop, giant Tasmanian crabs, seahorses, live crayfish plus many other sea life species. Come and try our new and delicious menu including many seafood dishes and home-made cakes, freshly prepared by our Chef and Manager, Nathan Fyfe. Open 7 days a week from 0900 - 1700 throughout the year except Christmas Day. Lunch is served between 1130 - 1400. Morning and afternoon teas available at all times. Dinner is served between 1800 until late. We cater for special and group functions. For dinner and other enquiries, please call our Assistant Manager, Lily Krasnoff. She will be most pleased to assist you. Visit the Sea Life Centre, have a walk through our wonderful display of Tasmanian sea life in the Aquarium. Experience the breath-taking scenery of the East Coast overlooking Waubs Bay and Diamond Island. Observe 'The Enterprise', a Tasmanian ketch built in Hobart in 1902. Have a browse in our gift shop stocked with a wide selection of shells, Tasmanian souvenirs, books, T-shirts and much more. Come and enjoy our wonderful meals, relaxing atmosphere, guaranteed friendly service and spectacular views.
 

Swansea Bark Mill & Wine & Wool Centre, Swansea, Tasmania

Freycinet National Park

The natural jewel of the east coast, Freycinet National Park has wonderful coastal and mountain walking , wildlife, wildflowers, sea kayaking, climbing, abseiling, offshore cruising to observe marine life and sea birds or just relaxing on the beach in the shade of she-oaks. Coles Bay offers a range of accommodation and camping options and there's also a camping area with basic facilities just inside the National Park boundary. Don't miss the short walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout Outside Magazine rates this as one of the worlds ten best beaches. To reach Freycinet, turn off the A3 11 km south of Bicheno and take a good sealed road 27 km south to Coles Bay. Watch for wildlife, especially at dusk or early morning.

White sandy beaches line the east coast, and Tasmania's most-visited National Park, Freycinet National Park is in the area. Coles Bay is a popular camping area on the edge of the park for those who want to 'get away from it all'; alternatively, venture inside the park to spectacular Wineglass Bay. 
East coast fishing ports are Tasmania's best, and make a great base for fishing, diving, and visiting convict ruins on Maria Island. Bicheno hosts a sea life park plus a bird life & animal park. The east coast doesn't lack in wilderness value and pristine rivers & beaches.

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If you are considering booking we recommend the following travel agents:
Australian Discount Travel & Tours,
Travel With A Cause Inc (a not for profit travel agency assisting several projects in many developing countries).

We recommend Australian Discount Travel & Tours for both Australian and international travel bookings