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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

Full-Day Tour to Wineglass Bay from Hobart BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $83
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Duration: 12 hours
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Port Arthur Historic Site 2-Day Pass BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $28
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Duration: 2 days
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Great Walks of Australia: 4-Day Freycinet Experience Walk BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $1,793
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Popular things to do in Coles Bay

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Dolphin & Whale Watching
4.5
Duration: 4 hours
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Freycinet National Park
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
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Wineglass Bay Lookout
4.7
Duration: 1 hour
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Boat Tours & Water Sports
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Coles Bay

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Nature & Wildlife Tours
Bicheno
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
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Bicheno Blowhole
Bicheno
4.2
Duration: 1 hour
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Maria Island National Park
Tasmania
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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East Coast Natureworld
Bicheno
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Coles Bay

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Friendly Beaches
4.5
Duration: 4 hours
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Wineglass Bay
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Freycinet Paintball & Campground
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Hazards Beach
4.2
Duration: 2 hours

Shopping in Coles Bay

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Freycinet Marine Farm
3.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Port Arthur BEST FOR: Historic Walking Area, Landmark, Hiking Trail
Brighton BEST FOR: Wildlife Area
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