Coastal rock formations, Friendly Beaches, Freycinet National Park
Friendly Beaches, Freycinet National Park (photograph: Joe Shemesh)
60 Great Short Walks

Friendly Beaches

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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.

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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.