With generally fine weather, almost no mud and good tracks, this has long been one of the most popular Tasmanian walks. Freycinet, on Tasmania���s central east coast, is a peninsula of magnificent red granite on the east coast. With many deep bays, perfect sandy beaches and extensive sweeps of exposed red granite its easy to see why this is a popular walking place. The entire peninsula is reserved as national park.

All walks commence and finish at the Parks & Wildlife Service Visitor Centre ��at Coles Bay.��Located within the entrance to the park, the centre introduces the natural and cultural heritage of this region through creative displays.

Wineglass Bay Lookout

Wineglass Bay Lookout:��1 hour return ��� This walk will give you one of Tasmania���s most celebrated views over the beautiful white sands of Wineglass Bay. The track is a short, fairly steep climb to the saddle between Mt Amos and Mt Mayson. From the saddle, a side track leads to a new lookout, with spectacular views over Wineglass Bay. When returning to the carpark, take care on the downhill sections as the loose gravel surface can be slippery.

Sleepy Bay

Sleepy Bay:��10 minutes return ��� Drive to the signposted turnoff to the left, just past Freycinet Lodge. Stop at the carpark at Sleepy Bay. Gently graded steps lead to the rocky shoreline of Sleepy Bay which, despite its name, often experiences wild and rough seas.

Little Gravelly Beach

Little Gravelly Beach, Sleepy Bay:��30 minutes return ��� After enjoying the seascape above Sleepy Bay, follow the track that leads to the right. This provides beautiful coastal views before a steep descent to this delightful cove. While the track is easy to follow, it is rough underfoot in and passes close to some high cliff tops.

Friendley Beaches

Scenic Lookout, Friendly Beaches:��5 minutes return ��� The signposted parking area is just off the Isaacs Point Road. After a short walk to the vantage point you can see uninterrupted views of the Friendly Beaches and its wonderful dune system.

Saltwater Lagoon, Friendly Beaches:��40 minutes return ��� Follow the signs from the Isaacs Point road south to the carpark at the barrier gate. The walk along an old vehicular track traverses private property and ends at the edge of the Lagoon. The Lagoon abounds with waterfowl, particularly black swans. Return by the same route.��Spectacular views and miles of unspoiled white sand beaches are the main features of The Friendly Beaches, which were added to the national park in 1992. ��Alternatively, the��beaches can be reached via a signposted turnoff on the Coles Bay Road.

Wineglass Bay Circuit

��Wineglass Bay ��� 2 1/2 hours return:��As for the Wineglass Bay lookout walk, then continue on downhill to this superb bay with its long white sandy beach and crystal clear seas. A 20 minute walk along the beach to its southern end will give you magnificent views of the Hazards. Return to the carpark via the same route, or make the circuit route described below.

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Peninsula Circuit

This walk takes in the whole peninsula, including the Wineglass Bay and Hazard Circuit Great Short Walks. The 30 kilometre Freycinet Peninsula Circuit travels around the Hazard Mountains to Hazards Beach. The track continues south to Cooks and Bryans Beaches. Walkers then cross the Peninsula over a heathland plateau next to Mount Freycinet where spectacular views are possible before descending to the white, quartz sands of Wineglass Bay. Walkers should allow at least two days to complete the trip ��� although the trip can be longer depending on the number of restful days you have on the beach.

Mt Amos

Mt Amos:��3 hours return ��� Mt Amos is part of the range of granite mountains, known as the Hazards, which dominate Coles Bay. The track to the summit is steep and strenuous, but walkers are rewarded with panoramic views. This walk is not recommended for the elderly or young children. Walkers must be equipped with robust walking shoes or boots as the track climbs steeply over sheets of bare rock and can be slippery, especially after rain. Caution should be exercised on this track.

Wineglass Bay/Hazards Beach

Wineglass Bay/Hazards Beach circuit:��4 to 5 hours ��� After enjoying the delights of Wineglass Bay you cross the isthmus to Hazards Beach. To get there turn right from the Wineglass Bay track just before the Wineglass Bay Beach. After half an hour of flat walking, you reach Hazards Beach. Turn right and follow the beach to its northern end. Here you join up with another track that follows the coastline for about 5 1/2 kilometres around the base of Mt Mayson before reaching the carpark. This is about an 11km walk.

Hazards Beach

Hazards Beach:��5 to 6 hours return ��� After reaching Hazards Beach walk south along this lengthy shore. You are following in the footsteps of the Aboriginal people who once lived here, as is evident from the numerous shell middens in the dunes along the beach. After retracing your steps along the beach take your choice of returning the way you came (shorter by about an hour) or the Wineglass Bay/Hazards Beach circuit, to return to the carpark.