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Trip Planner :  South Pacific  /  Australia  /  Tasmania  /  Glamorgan-Spring Bay  /  Freycinet  /  Coles Bay

Coles Bay

4.6
Trails · Dolphin & Whale Watching · Gift & Specialty Shops
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. When using our Australia tour builder site, you're building your holiday based on your own interests, visitor reviews, and the informed opinions of our well-traveled writers.
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    Popular things to do in Coles Bay

    Freycinet National Park ©
    National Park
    Freycinet National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Wineglass Bay Lookout ©
    Trail
    Wineglass Bay Lookout
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
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    Boat Tour
    Boat Tours & Water Sports
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Coles Bay

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    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    Bicheno
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bicheno Blowhole ©
    Landmark
    Bicheno Blowhole
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    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    East Coast Natureworld ©
    Wildlife Area
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    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    St Columba Waterfall ©
    Waterfall
    St Columba Waterfall
    Pyengana
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Coles Bay

    Friendly Beaches ©
    Beach
    Friendly Beaches
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Wineglass Bay ©
    Beach
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Cape Tourville Circuit Walk
    Scenic Walking Area
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Hazards Beach ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Hazards Beach
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in Coles Bay

    Freycinet Marine Farm
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Freycinet Marine Farm
    3.5
    Duration: 2 hours
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