Self Guided Freycinet Walk
3-Day Self-Guided Freycinet Walk – Pack-Free Experience by Life’s An Adventure
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Freycinet National Park on a 3-day self-guided Pack Free walking adventure. Located on the East Coast of Tasmania, this stunning national park is home to the iconic Wineglass Bay, renowned for its picture-perfect white-sand beach, which has been voted one of the top 10 beaches in the world. The bay is nestled beneath the striking granite peaks of The Hazards, which rise dramatically from the turquoise waters of Coles Bay and Great Oyster Bay, creating a spectacular backdrop for your adventure.
This self-guided walk allows you to explore the enchanting landscapes of Freycinet at your own pace, providing the freedom to immerse yourself in the natural beauty surrounding you. With the support of our comprehensive Self Guided Walking App, you’ll have access to detailed track notes, maps, and information that enrich your experience, ensuring you won’t miss any highlights along the way.
As you traverse the well-marked trails, you’ll encounter a variety of stunning environments, from coastal heathlands to serene forests. Each day offers opportunities to soak in the breathtaking views, relax on pristine beaches, and enjoy the diverse flora and fauna that call this beautiful region home. Keep an eye out for local wildlife, including wallabies and an array of bird species that thrive in this unique habitat.
The Pack Free approach ensures a comfortable journey, allowing you to enjoy your walks without the burden of heavy packs. You’ll carry only a day pack with essentials, while all logistics and accommodations are pre-arranged, providing you with peace of mind as you explore this world-renowned destination.
Accommodations during your walk have been carefully selected for comfort and convenience, providing a welcoming place to rest after each day of exploration. Enjoy the local hospitality and unwind in charming settings, where you can reflect on your day’s adventures and prepare for the next day’s journey.
The 3-Day Self-Guided Freycinet Walk by Life’s An Adventure is the perfect way to connect with the stunning landscapes and natural beauty of Tasmania. Whether you’re admiring the iconic Wineglass Bay, hiking to scenic viewpoints, or simply soaking in the tranquil atmosphere, this self-guided adventure promises an unforgettable experience in one of Australia’s most picturesque locations. Join us for a Pack Free walking holiday that combines exploration, comfort, and the breathtaking beauty of Freycinet National Park!
Our Exclusive Walking APP
Designed by Life's An Adventure
Exclusively designed by Life’s An Adventure, the Self-Guided Walking Tours will be more than just a set of track notes on your smartphone. Our fully interactive Self-Guided Walking App includes easy-to-follow walking notes with gps tracking, photos of track junctions and points of interest en-route as well as information about the natural environment. The app will give average walking times, distances for each section and even optional side-trips as well as short and long walk options for each day.
As well as having the walking app on your phone, you get track information on the Google map platform, so each waypoint on each walk will be triggered as you arrive at that point, whether it be a fork in the track or point of interest to guide you along the way. This gives real time feedback so you know you are exactly where you think you are! On top of this, you receive a good, old-fashioned hard copy of each day’s track notes.
Pack Free Self Guided Walk
Your overnight bags transported for you
Our self guided walks are Pack-Free. We take care of all your transfers to the trail as well as transport of your luggage allowing you to walk with just a day pack.
Personal Emergency Beacon
For extra safety
All guests are expected to carry an emergency personal locator beacon to take with you when walking. You can hire an EPIRB/PLB through epirbhire.com.au. If you mention you are guests of Life’s an Adventure, you will receive a discount on your hire.
Transfers
To the trail
Our self-guided walks include optional transfers from Launceston in Tasmania to the start of the trail. Our hosts will also transport you to the start of the trail each day. On the final day a transfer will be provided to get you back to Launceston with an airport drop off available enroute if required.
Flexibility and Freedom
Discover on your own
Self-guided walking holidays offer flexibility and freedom. Customers can discover places at their own pace. They walk independently but follow detailed walk notes, knowing that the notes have been compiled by one of our experienced guides. The beauty of this is our guides know these tracks inside out. They know the best lookouts, scenic lunch stops, and where to get great photos.
Freycinet Lodge
In the heart of the National Park
Our walking experience spends 2 nights at the wonderful Freycinet National Park, the only accommodation situated within the National Park. This beautiful lodge has an a fine dining restaurant and bar to relax in with stunning views over Great Oyster Bay and the stunning Hazard Mountains. Enjoy ensuited cabins with the choice of Queen or twin beds.
Superb meals included
featuring Tasmanian Produce
Enjoy superb 2 course meals in The Bay Restaurant at Freycinet Lodge each evening featuring wonderful Tasmanian produce including fresh seafood.
Special dietary requirements can be catered for. Please give us as much details as possible when booking.
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Why should you choose us?
Tour Itinerary
- Pack Free walk – carry as little as your water, lunch and camera each day.
- A walking APP with GPS coordinates on your walk
- Detailed maps and trail notes
- Stunning cruise to remote areas of the National Park on day 2
- 2 night accommodation at Freycinet Lodge
- 2 x superb restaurant dinners
- 3 x packed walker’s lunches
- 2 x breakfasts
- Return transfers from Launceston, as well as transfers to and from all your walks.
- National Park Pass
Guests are required to hire an EPIRB/PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) at an additional cost. You can hire this through epirbhire.com.au and you will receive a discount if you mention you are a guest of Life’s an Adventure.
SUGGESTED PRE-NIGHT ACCOMMODATION: Grand Chancellor Launceston
TRANSFER TIMES: Morning: 2.5 hour transfer from Launceston to the trail. During your walk your luggage will be transported to your accommodation.
WALK GRADE: 11kms. 5 hours walking with breaks. Easy to Medium Grade. Moderate to Good level of fitness required.
TERRAIN: This walk has one steep climb to Wineglass Bay Lookout, and a steep descent with 1000 stairs to Wineglass Bay. The rest of the walk is relatively flat. Track conditions are excellent to Wineglass Bay. Beyond this, the track narrows, with some minor obstacles.
WALK ITINERARY: Meet your transfer company in the foyer of the Grand Chancellor Hotel Launceston at 8.00am (or self drive to Coles Bay). From here enjoy a scenic drive winding through rich farmlands to Coles Bay on the Freycinet Peninsula. We begin our walking adventure from the Freycinet National Park main car park, then head up and over the Hazards to discover the stunning beauty of Wineglass Bay. At first glance, you’ll understand why this destination was voted one of the world’s top 10 beaches. After visiting Wineglass Bay, today’s walk crosses to Hazards Beach, which rates pretty well beside its famous Wineglass Bay cousin. You will then return along a scenic trail beneath the magnificent Hazard mountains, skirting the coastline and passing a number of picturesque coves, perfect for swimming on hot days. From the end of the track, it is a short walk to your stunning accommodation at Freycinet Lodge, where you can enjoy your first wonderful dinner in the Bay Restaurant featuring local Tasmanian produce, perfectly matched with local wines (wine at your own expense).
Today embark on a captivating 4.5 hour cruise which journeys to the remote areas of the park not accessible by foot within a day. We depart from Coles Bay and cruise around the whole peninsula seeing the stunning Freycinet National Park coastline in its entirety. Explore remote Schouten Island’s hidden coves, home to little penguins and shearwaters, then head into the Tasman Sea to discover secret sea caves, blowholes, and waterfalls along the granite cliffs. Witness the rarely-seen beauty of Wineglass Bay from the water’s edge before immersing yourself in the rich history of the region, including its Aboriginal heritage and tales of early explorers and entrepreneurs. A delicious lunch is provided onboard featuring the delights of the region with a feast of succulent local oysters, complemented by luscious salmon and savory smoked meats, accompanied by an array of freshly baked bread, artisanal cheeses, crisp salads, East Coast’s renowned wines and artisan brews. You will have access to the Captains bridge and private viewing deck. This is a stunning day that shouldn’t be missed.
FLEXIBLE WALKING: Optional Early morning walk to Mt Amos. Grade 3 Hard. Total climbing:410m.
TRANSFER TIMES: Morning: 5-minute transfer from accommodation to start of the trail. Afternoon: 2.5 hours transfer from end of the walk to Launceston.
WALK GRADE: 4km return, 3-4 hours. Difficult with very steep sections and rock scrambling. Good level of fitness required.
WALK ITINERARY: This morning those that are fit and up for the challenge can enjoy a morning walk to the top of Mt Amos, one of the granite peaks of the Hazards mountain range, which forms the backdrop to Coles Bay. The track to the summit is steep with some boulder scrambling but walkers are rewarded with spectacular panoramic views. While the walk up is strenuous, the descent is knee-knocking. It truly is an epic end to your Freycinet Experience. You then meet your transfer company at the end of the walk, and head back to Launceston.
FINISH TIME: You will arrive back into Launceston at approximately 6.00pm.
Tour Availability
With our self guided walks, you can choose your preferred travel dates, subject to availability. The best time to walk is between September and April.
If you have specific dates in mind, we encourage you to give our team a call to discuss availability and the best options for your walk.
Please note, bookings remain pending until accommodation availability is confirmed. We will then contact you to arrange payment. Please do not book flights until your walk has been confirmed.
Additional Information
- Prices are per person in Australian dollars and include GST.
- A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person is required to secure your booking.
- Note: If you are booking within 90 days of your departure date – we will require full payment at the time of booking
- Prices are based on twin share of rooms.
- Payments must be made online via our NAB (National Australia Bank) secure payment page via credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or over the phone.
- Your detailed self-guided kit will be sent to you 4 weeks prior to your walk.
- We advise taking our Travel Insurance to cover items such as cancellation of tour due to adverse weather conditions, injury, evacuation, delayed flights, lost luggage, illness, etc.
Booking Terms and Conditions
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SOLO TRAVELLERS
Unfortunately due to safety reasons, we require a minimum of 2 walkers on our self-guided walks.
