Wineglass Bay. Picture: Garry Moore/Tourism Tasmania
Fishing at St Helens. Glenn Gibson/ Tourism Tasmania
The Hazards. Picture: Tony Palmer
Catching crays, is a feature of the East Coast.
Weedy Seadragon seahorse at Bicheno. Picture: Craig Faulds and Abby Hawkins/Tourism Tasmania
Kate's Berry Farm. Picture: Nick Osborne/Tourism Tasmania
TASMANIA'S East Coast is a favourite with visitors and locals alike.
Because it is more sheltered from the prevailing weather patterns, it is generally a degree or two warmer than other parts of the state.
There is a seemingly endless horizon of magnificent coastline in the east, with bay after bay of unspolit, deserted beaches as well as lichen-covered granite outcrops.
Charming seaside towns such as Orford, Swansea, Bicheno and St Helens each offer their own unique features with fishing, boating, penguin tours and fun in the surf popular pursuits.
Freycinet Peninsula is a stunning destination which features a National Park of jaw-dropping beauty, just beyond the township of Coles Bay. Dominated by three granite mountains known as the Hazards, it contains the famous Wineglass Bay and other lesser-known beaches.
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Top 10 Things To Do
- Freycinet Peninsula, Wineglass Bay: Believe the hype.
- East Coast Nature World: A first-class wildlife park.
- Maria Island Walk: Four days in paradise.
- Kate's Berry Farm: Delicious icecream, good coffee.
- Binalong Bay: Amazing beach, classy cafe.
- Swansea: Friendly seaside town.
- Penguin parade: A wildlife delight.
- St Helens: Fishing centre of the coast.
- Evercreech Forest Reserve: World tallest white gums.
- Vineyards: Cellar door tastings.
