Freycinet National Park, A Sanctuary of Pristine Wilderness and Beaches
Coles Bay Road (Visitor Centre)
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Introduction
From Bicheno, travel along the Tasman Highway and turn onto Coles Bay Road at the junction to reach Freycinet. The name Freycinet comes from the French navigator Louis de Freycinet, and the "t" at the end of the name is not pronounced.
Freycinet offers many hiking trails, and visitors can obtain a map from the visitor center. The most famous is Wineglass Bay, which has been ranked as one of the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world. Park at the base of the Wineglass Bay Track and hike up to the lookout to see the breathtaking views of the turquoise bay (1 hour round trip). Then, continue down the other side of the mountain to reach Wineglass Bay Beach (2.5 hours round trip).
During the hike, you will see the many peaks of The Hazards, which are composed of granite and pink feldspar, giving the peaks a pink color. These stunning views are unforgettable.
For more information about hiking trails, visit www.wineglassbay.com to obtain a map. Address Coles Bay Road (Visitor Centre)
The famous feature of the park is the silver beach
