Wineglass Bay
About the Beach
Wineglass Bay is Tasmania's most photographed beach, a crescent of white sand framed by pink granite mountains inside Freycinet National Park. It sits 195km northeast of Hobart and is recognised among the world's top 10 beaches. The Hazards mountain range gives the bay its distinctive crescent shape and provides a dramatic backdrop.
Getting here takes effort. The Wineglass Bay Lookout track is 2.6km return, Grade 3, and takes 1 to 1.5 hours. From the lookout you'll descend to the beach, adding roughly another 45 minutes. Budget at least a half-day, but the effort pays off with extraordinary beauty and relative solitude.
Summer (December to February) gives you the warmest weather and best swimming. There's no patrol here, so you're swimming at your own risk in a remote wilderness setting.
A seasonal campfire ban has been in effect across Freycinet National Park since 20 December 2025, covering campfires, pot fires, and all solid fuel burning.
Tomorrow's Forecast
Expecting clean north-westerly winds around 5km/h with a small 0.4m swell from the south. Cold 13°C in the air expected with cold 15°C in the water, and a falling tide. Cloudy skies with a minimal UV index of 0.
Includes weather data from Google
Getting There
Coles Bay, 7215, TAS
Freycinet National Park is 195km northeast of Hobart. The Wineglass Bay Lookout track is 2.6km return, Grade 3, taking 1 to 1.5 hours, with a further 45 minutes down to the beach from the lookout.
Parking available nearby