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Coastal rock formations, Friendly Beaches, Freycinet National Park
Friendly Beaches, Freycinet National Park (photograph: Joe Shemesh)
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Closed area: Friendly Beaches Isaacs Point campground and day use area closed
Applies from 31/10/2023

​​​​​​​Due to extensive fire damage the Friendly Beaches Isaacs Point campground and day use area will be closed until further notice while works to stabilise the site and rebuild infrastructure takes place.

PWS is aiming to restore day use access and camping by April 2025. All approvals and associated permits have been received allowing for new toilets, viewing platforms, fencing and road works to be completed prior to reopening. ​

​The road and beach access track to a favoured surf location, just south of the Friendly Beaches campground closure, is now open for day use only. Towed vehicles are not permitted.​

Freycinet Air Tasmania, the airstrip at Friendly Beaches and Freycinet Experience are still operating as normal as are businesses within Coles Bay.  

Visitors to the East Coast are encouraged to choose alternative campgrounds such as Richardsons Beach and River and Rocks Campground for their stay.  

Last reviewed 4/3/2025 12:51 PM

Fire ban: Seasonal campfire bans are in place
Applies from 5/11/2024
​​​​Campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves are banned in all parks and reserves in the following local government areas: Tasman, King Island, Flinders, Dorset, Break O’Day, Glamorgan-Spring Bay and Sorell.  

They are also banned in Narawntapu National Park.  ​

This is a seasonal ban to reduce the risk of fire over summer.

​The map​ below shows all affected areas.  You can still use gas stoves and gas barbecues. 

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 Look out for these signs.



Please note: The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and the Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area are fuel stove only areas at all times of the year.

Last reviewed 4/2/2025 10:29 AM

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    Area closure. Full information in alert notice.
    5 minutes to 5 hours, 100m to 5km
    Grade 2: Suitable for most ages. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.
    Supervise children, unpatrolled beaches, swimming not recommended.
    A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
    Take the turn-off to the Friendly Beaches from the C302 Coles Bay Road about 9km after leaving the highway.

    About

    With this walk you could amble just 10 metres from the car and say you’d done it. But how likely is that when those 10 metres take you to one of the most beautiful, long, white sand beaches you’ll likely come across?

    The Friendly Beaches beg for long, slow exploration. Get some sand between your toes, stare out to sea, or watch the shorebirds. If the surf’s up, you could try out the breaks. Or if surf fishing appeals, there’s enough beach for everyone.


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      ​​​​The park is about 2.5 to 3 hours from either Launceston or Hobart. Turn off the Tasman Highway (A3) onto the Coles Bay Road (C302), 12km south of Bicheno.

      The turn-off to the Friendly Beaches section of the park is via a gravel road about 9km after leaving the Tasman Highway (A3).

      The main park entrance and Freycinet Visitor Centre are accessed by driving straight through the Coles Bay township, 28km from the highway on a sealed road.​

      You can also access the park by public transport or tours.

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      Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road.

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      ​​Freycinet Visitor Centre

      ​​​The visitor centre is located within the main entrance to the park and introduces the region’s natural and cultural heritage through creative displays. The centre is open daily with friendly staff on hand to assist with enquiries.

      • May - November 9am to 4pm
      • ​December -April 8am to 5pm

      The shop at the visitor centre sells a range of products, including park passes, postcards, souvenirs, outdoor equipment, clothing and an extensive range of books.​

      Drinking water

      Please note that drinking water is scarce in the National Park. Refill your water bottles from the visitor centre’s filtered/chilled water station. Taps are also located at Honeymoon Bay and the Wineglass Bay Walking Tracks Car Park.

      Facilities 

      Electric barbecues, picnic tables and toilets are located at Honeymoon Bay and Ranger Creek. Toilets are also available at the Walking Tracks Car Park.

      ​Drones are not permitted to be used within Tasmanian national parks or reserves.

      Please take all your rubbish out when you leave.

      ​​​​This is a Fuel Stove Only Area. Fires are prohibited. Please see our Fuel Stove Only Areas webpage ​for more information.​​

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      ​Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our know before you go section.

      ​​​​Freycinet National Park walks are often on steep granite and loose gravel surfaces – sturdy footwear is recommended. This park has unpatrolled beaches and hazardous cliffs. Supervise children at all times.

      Walker safety - day walks​

      ​Even for a short walk on a fine day, carry a light pack with a weatherproof jacket, warm hat, water (1 litre per person for every 3 hours of walking), some high energy food and a first aid kit that includes an emergency space blanket. At the same time, be prepared for bright sunshine—carry a sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Insect repellent can also make your walk more comfortable and be sure to take a rubbish bag and carry your rubbish out with you.

      If your mobile phone has a signal t​​ake it with you. Limit use of your phone to conserve the battery. If your short walk takes you into very remote areas it would be wise to pack extra food and an emergency shelter or tent.

      For full safety information please refer to Safety in parks.