Walking along Wineglass Bay
Wineglass Bay (photograph: Chris Crerar)

Wineglass Bay

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Closed area: camping toilets and visitor centre toilets - Freycinet National Park
Applies from 17/7/2025

​The water supply in Freycinet National Park will be turned off for maintenance on 17 July 2025 from 9am to 3pm.

All camping toilets and Visitor Centre toilets will be closed during this time​​.

Toilets will be open at the Wineglass Bay Carpark.​​

Public toilets are also available at the Coles Bay Town Hall, Harold Street.​​​​​

Last reviewed 10/7/2025 12:02 PM


2.5-3.5 hrs return, 6 km
Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.
Supervise children, unpatrolled beaches. Steep track. Bushwalking experience required. Walking boots recommended.
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
Once inside Freycinet National Park, follow the main road to the walking tracks car park.

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​This walk allows you to dip your toes into the turquoise waters and wander the sparkling white sand of Wineglass Bay Beach.

Take the track to the Wineglass Bay Lookout for one of Tasmania’s most celebrated views. Once you’re at the saddle, take the approximately 1000 stairs down to Wineglass Bay Beach. An additional 20-minute stroll along the sand to the southern end of the beach will give you magnificent views back towards the Hazards.

Time spent on this spectacular beach is well-worth the trek; whales and dolphins can ​be spotted in the Bay during the migratory season. However, the challenging walk to Wineglass Bay Beach is not suitable for everyone. If you are less fit, allow extra time and take regular rest stops – they’re the perfect opportunity to admire the view! 

While it’s quite a workout, returning via the same track is the shortest and easiest route.

There are no facilities along the track until you reach Wineglass Bay where there is a composting toilet. There are no bins located at the beach – please take your rubbish out with you.