The Big Adventure Continues: Freycinet National Park 7th-11th February

View from Cape Tourville

Freycinet is the oldest national park in Tasmania, founded back in 1916. The park covers most of the Freycinet Peninsula, and the area is covered with eucalyptus forest, and ringed with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. In fact Wine Glass Bay is voted as being one of the top 10 beaches in the world - so "Yes" it is touristy. Freycinet does have it all from the soft white sand beaches and clear turquoise waters of sheltered Wineglass Bay, to the stunning pink granite peaks of the Hazard Range, Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park is one of the most spectacular corners of Australia and apparently gets around 300 days of sun

Wine Glass Bay

There is a great choice of hikes at Freycinet. Whether you just want a short 20-minute walk around the lovely Cape Tourville, or you decide to take on the challenge of the two-day Freycinet Circuit, the varied terrain, dramatic seaside cliffs, abundant wildlife and incredible coastal views will take your breath away. 'The Hazards' form a magnificent backdrop to the pristine stretch of Wineglass Bay and dominate the Coles Bay landscape. From the various lookout points, you are rewarded with visions of pink granite mountains and beaches ringed with rocks covered in orange lichen. The water is so clear you can see the sandy bottom and serenity is the word that floated through my mind, it is not very difficult to find a spot away from the crowds.

Hazards Lagoon

Honeymoon Bay

The wetlands and billabongs were full to the brim and teaming with life - so lucky to see it like this! We enjoyed soaking up the sun, and the many hikes the camping particularly the unpowered is quite secluded and a huge range of choices to be able to get away from the main tourist area such as the Friendly Beaches and Honey Moon Bay. We were so lucky to get a spot as a Ballot system operates between December - April for camp spots.

Below are some of my favourite pics....