Bushwalking, Freycinet National Park.
Bushwalking, Freycinet National Park. (photograph: Dan Broun)

Freycinet Peninsula Circuit

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Fire ban: Campfire restrictions are in place
Applies from 4/12/2020

​​​​​​​Campfire restrictions are in place for this location. This means you will not be able to use campfires, fire pots and other solid fuels stoves. Heavy penalties will apply to illegal campfires.​ Gas stoves and gas barbecues are permitted. 

The summer conditions have increased the risk of unattended or poorly constructed campfires escaping and becoming bushfires. We have a duty of care to our community and want to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable camping experience.

Further locations may be added if the fire risk in escalates.

For more information please check the Campfire and safety - Fire restrictions pages.

Last reviewed 26/2/2021 03:00 PM


2 - 3 days, 27km
Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
The Freycinet Peninsula Circuit Track commences at the Wineglass Bay car park in Freycinet National Park.

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If you’re one of those people who like to start and/or end their day with an ocean swim,​ the Freycinet Peninsula Circuit is for you. The East Coast of Tasmania enjoys a milder climate than the rest of the island state, so this is also a great winter walk option – although your swim will be considerably more bracing! 

Water availability on this circuit is scarce, so you need to be prepared to carry sufficient water – another reason to walk during winter when creek water is often more reliable. Walkers are advised to boil water before drinking.

Please walk the circuit in an anti-clockwise direction from the Wineglass Bay carpark, down the western side of the peninsula. This helps minimise the spread of Phytoph​thora​ (root rot).​

Take your time to savour the changing hues and textures of Freycinet’s spectacular granite mountain ranges, its extraordinarily diverse and colourful forests and heathlands, and iconic Tasmanian wildlife. Stroll its beaches, splash in its waters. There’s reason this landscape is world-renowned. ​​

Walker information

For information on the campsites that are located along the walk, please take the time to look at our Freycinet overnight walker campsites page​.​