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Wineglass Bay- Photo: Geoffrey Lea, with thanks to Tourism Tasmania.

Wineglass Bay

Submitted by: 4WD4life Destinations
28 Apr 2010
Location: Tasmania

Let your eyes follow the perfect curve where white sand meets turquoise waters and you will know why Wineglass Bay consistently rates among the top ten beaches in the world.

Wineglass Bay, along with Cradle Mountain, is recognised across the world as one of Tasmania’s iconic destinations. But, there is more to this east coast gem than simply capturing your perfect-postcard snap from the lookout. Located in Freycinet National Park, the region is so naturally stunning and blissfully pure that it’s easy to feel as if you are an early French explorer setting first foot on Wineglass Bay.

Set out on foot (45 minutes) and head for the Lookout overlooking one the most photographed and stunning views in Australia; then allow yourself another half hour to wander down onto the beach below. Watch for wildlife including white-bellied sea-eagles, quolls, wallabies, wombats and Tasmanian devils. Or, take to the water on a scenic cruise where you might be lucky enough to witness dolphins diving or a pod of migrating whales in the clearest water you’ll see anywhere.

Take the gourmet approach and experience a guided walk to Wineglass Bay, including a fine banquet offering premium Tasmanian cool-climate wines and the freshest crayfish, abalone, scallops and oysters plucked directly from these pure east coast waters.

With thanks to Tourism Tasmania