Coles Bay

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 944 Reviews.

Experience the exquisite beauty of the Freycinet Peninsula aboard the Schouten Passage II on our 4.5 hour cruise. Be enthralled by the stunning granite coastline. Discover a coast dotted with sparkling white sand beaches. Take in the sheer beauty of Wineglass Bay from the rarely seen perspective of the water. Keep a lookout for abundant birdlife, dolphins, seals and migrating whales. Operated by award winning eco tour operator, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 932 Reviews.

Award winning guided sea kayaking tour in Freycinet National Park. This fully catered experience is perfect for beginners or families. A unique way to experience pink granite mountains and white sandy beaches, and crystal clear waters. Our stable double kayaks mean you get up close and personal with this spectacular coastal environment and the local wildlife. Our passionate team share stories of local history and little know facts. We stop half way through for a cup of freshly brewed tea or coffee on a secluded beach. The perfect way to experience Freycinet.

Freycinet Aqua Express is the fastest and easiest way to Wineglass Bay. Most explore this iconic spot via a challenging bushwalk. Freycinet Aqua Express offers a return coastal transfer with easy bushwalk to Wineglass Bay where you can relax taking in the white sands and crystal clear waters. Be sure to pack your beach gear and a picnic to unwind on the pristine beach before walking back to meet the boat to take you back to Coles Bay. The half day option departs Coles Bay at 10.45am and arrives at Hazards Beach at 11.15am. Expected time to bushwalk to Wineglass Bay is 30 minutes. Freycinet Aqua Express will meet you at Hazards Beach at 2.15 for the transfer back to Coles Bay. We recommend starting to walk back to Hazards Beach by 1.30pm. Full day option departs Coles Bay at 9.15am, and arrives at Hazards Beach at 9.45am. Expected time to bushwalk to Wineglass Bay is 30 minutes. Pick up is at Hazards Beach at 3.30pm. Please start walking back to Hazards Beach by 2.45pm.

Schouten Island's secluded Crocketts Beach offers an ideal half-day adventure. We start with a 30 minute guided cruise from Coles Bay along the Great Oysters Bay coastline. We then drop you off directly onto the pristine white sands of Crocketts Beach, where you can relax or explore on your own terms (your time on Schouten Island is unguided). Bring your snorkel to explore the calm, crystal-clear waters, or enjoy a peaceful beach day. For those seeking adventure, a short one-hour return hike to Bear Hill provides stunning views of the Freycinet Peninsula. With no human habitation and accessible only by boat, Schouten Island is a tranquil sanctuary well worth exploring. A Parks Pass is required to enter the National Park.