Freycinet Haven

Around the world, national parks have been created to preserve truly magical places and t​here’s no doubt Freycinet National Park has a magic all of its own. Freycinet has global appeal – it is iconic, memorable and breathtaking. The park is best known for the stunning beauty of Wineglass Bay - its crystal-clear waters and curvaceous white beach is one of Tasmania’s most celebrated views. Beyond Wineglass Bay, there’s plenty more to uncover at Freycinet. The diversity in the coastal landscape is dramatic, with rocky coves and surging surf around one corner, and sheltered bays and sandy beaches around the next. As you explore the park, the Hazards – a spectacular granite mountain range that rises dramatically from the sheltered turquoise bays – provides a breathtaking backdrop that is never far from view. Although one of Tasmania’s most popular national parks, it is still possible to find solitude in the variety of experiences that await you at Freycinet National Park. Please visit the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for further information about this national park including how to get there and things to do. Refer to the ‘know before you go’ webpage for more important information about alerts, safety in parks and entry fees.

Link the leading lights of the east coast - from the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur convict site to the turquoise waters of Wineglass Bay - on this intimate 4-night expedition. Expeditions are based from a ‘floating boutique hotel’, the Odalisque. Guests are entertained by an all-star crew, including a skipper, host, chef & guide. Our specialist chefs (borrowed from Hobart’s top restaurants) provide top-notch Tasmanian fare, all paired with fine Tasmanian wine. Our hand-picked expert guides (with years of experience in the area) will double as your personal walking encyclopaedias. Daily shore excursions, tailored to your interests, will see you totally immersed in all the east coast has to offer. It’s all about “getting your feet wet” (as skipper & owner Pieter van der Woude regularly says). During your unforgettable time with us, experience the tallest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, cruise past magnificent mountains and call into secluded beaches as we explore national parks, historic sites and peninsulas. The cruise experience is offered either from Hobart - Coles Bay or Coles Bay - Hobart, with land transfers included at either end of the cruise as required.

On the spectacular East Coast, Freycinet Peninsular is home to one of the most popular climbing areas in the State with the cliffs plunging into the sea on the edge of the coast. The rock here is Granite and it offers a wide range of options for all climbers. On this tour, you visit the Iconic White Water Wall area and start with some introductory Climbing and Abseiling at Lassies Wall. After Lunch climbers tackle the spectacular Harlequin abseil, at 50metres this offers a great view at the start point along with an exciting free-hanging section in the middle. There is then the option to climb on the 60-meter-high White Water Wall. Ask about other options if you have had some prior climbing experience, the trip can be tailored to suit your ability.