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Coles Bay

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Overlooking one of Tasmania's most scenic strips of coastline and serving as the gateway to Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay is home to just 500 permanent residents. The town's population swells during the warmer season from November to March, when crowds of visitors come to try their hand at adventurous outdoor activities and admire the area's iconic natural attractions. Popular things to do in Coles Bay include sea kayaking, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Coles Bay is in Freycinet. Find what you're looking for from your Coles Bay holiday, by planning the whole thing with us using our handy Australia trip planner .
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Top Coles Bay tours
Port Arthur Tour from Hobart BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $94
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Duration: 8 hours
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Grand Historical Port Arthur Walking Tour from Hobart BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $111
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Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park Active Day Trip from Hobart BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $82
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Duration: 12 hours
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Popular things to do in Coles Bay

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Dolphin & Whale Watching
4.6
Duration: 4​h
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Wineglass Bay Lookout
4.7
Duration: 1​h
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Freycinet National Park
4.8
Duration: 8​h
Mt Amos Climb
4.9
Duration: 4​h

Side trips from Coles Bay

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Nature & Wildlife Tours
Bicheno
4.3
Duration: 3​h 30​min
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Bicheno Blowhole
Bicheno
4.2
Duration: 1​h
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Maria Island National Park
Tasmania
4.8
Duration: 8​h
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East Coast Natureworld
Bicheno
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Hidden gems in Coles Bay

Friendly Beaches
4.7
Duration: 4​h
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Wineglass Bay
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Freycinet Paintball
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Hazards Beach
4.1
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Shopping in Coles Bay

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Freycinet Marine Farm
3.8
Duration: 1​h
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