Freycinet National Park

Heather Hamilton

4 months ago

★★★★★

Oh my goodness me. So very glad we took the time to visit this very special nation park. Was such a highlight of our day in fact. The information centre was terrific! The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of information to learn, maps and great signage too. There will be a next time for us and we will spend much more time here. Such amazing views, the colours of the water and surrounding landscape were spectacular! Easy to drive to areas and the a bit of hiking and other parts you need to plan your hiking duration and spend more time there. You do need to pay for a day pass but well worth the amount

Nomadic Steve

5 months ago

★★★★★

Freycinet was the highlight of our 8-day Tasmania trip. We camped at Richardsons Beach which had incredible sunsets, wallabies wandering through at dusk, and is a great spot for swimming & water sports. We hiked to the Wineglass Bay lookout on our first afternoon which was spectacular in the late light. The next day we did the full loop down to Wineglass Bay, across to Hazards Beach, and back around. Surprisingly quiet, peaceful, and perfect for stopping along the way for snacks, a (chilly but worth-it) swim and lunch. For reference: it’s about 400 steps to the lookout from the car park, and roughly 1,000 steps down if you continue to Wineglass Bay beach: a solid workout, but worth every step. It was quite warm and dry, so carry water. Great staff at the visitor centre, excellent signage with distances and walking times, and well-maintained camping facilities (cold showers, but you’ll survive). Stunning scenery, great hiking, wildlife, and beach camping — we’d return in a heartbeat.

Tom Yenk

5 months ago

★★★★★

This is definitely one of the best parks on the island. It has really nice facilities and plenty of wonderful hiking trails to explore. The beauty of it all is overwhelming! Come on out here and explore it a little bit.

Andrea

6 months ago

★☆☆☆☆

This was by far the worst park I visited in all of Australia. The staff were consistently unfriendly, which immediately set a negative tone. Across the park there are literally hundreds of No-Drone signs, an over-the-top approach that feels more oppressive than helpful. At the famous Wineglass Bay Lookout, the sign pointing down to the beach does not even indicate how long the walk will take, leaving visitors without basic, practical information. The walk to Mount Amour was also very disappointing. The trail is dangerously smooth and slippery, with absolutely no chains or supports to hold onto. In other national parks, such as Cradle Mountain, there are proper safety features that make steep climbs manageable. Here, it felt unsafe and poorly designed. On top of that, I felt completely unwelcome: the atmosphere is dominated by restrictions and prohibitions rather than hospitality. The roads are in very poor condition and badly maintained, which makes traveling around frustrating. Beyond a few rocks and beaches, the park doesn’t offer much of real interest or uniqueness. Maps are offered in Chinese it seems these are the main customers. No rubbish bins in the park. For what do they take entry fees?! Overall, the park seems focused more on control and profit than on providing a welcoming, safe, and rewarding experience for visitors. For the high cost of entry, the quality and care simply do not match expectations.

EnricOZ

7 months ago

★★★★★

This is an incredible spot for hiking and enjoying the vista. The hike to the lookout is doable also with little kids, but longer hikes probably need more stamina. We went during a heat wave and the trails were all accessible but a bit dusty. The beach around the area are really beautiful and great for a dip. Water is calm but a bit chilly!