The Lookout

Some rock hopping involved, and a beautiful place to watch the sunset. You don’t need a licence for rod and line fishing in marine waters in Tasmania. An Inland Fisheries license is required for any fishing in inland waters including some river mouths and estuaries. Licences are required for abalone, rock lobster, scallop, set line (longlines and droplines), graball net, mullet net and beach seine net fishing. Size and possession limits apply for most recreational species. Possession limits apply everywhere including your home.

The Freycinet Challenge is a multi-sport event, running over two days through the stunning Freycinet Peninsula at Coles Bay, which is on the East Coast of Tasmania. If you’re a paddler, a road cyclist, a runner or a mountain biker, this is a challenge you can take on as a team or as a solo competitor in one of the most beautiful places in Australia. This year will be the 23rd edition of the Freycinet Challenge.

The Coles Bay Triathlon is held within the natural reserves of beautiful Coles Bay, on the east coast of Tasmania. Situated at the northern edge of the Freycinet National Park, the Coles Bay Triathlon is one of the most iconic destination events in Australia and is not to be missed. Join us in 2025 for Australia's most pristine Triathlon. A 1.9 km swim, 90 km ride and 21.1 km run (Half), and 750/20/5 (Sprint), with the most spectacular natural backdrop you will ever experience. Coles Bay is situated at the northern edge of the Freycinet National Park. Located 218 km northeast of Hobart and 202 km southeast of Launceston. It is justifiably one of the famous wilderness beauty spots on Tasmania’s east coast.