Coles Bay to Hazards Beach | One Way
the One-Way Transfer | Coles Bay to Hazards Beach tour is a water taxi transfer from Coles Bay to Hazards Beach in Freycinet National Park. It is suited to bushwalkers who want to travel into the park by boat and return to Coles Bay on foot.
The transfer includes a 30-minute cruise along Great Oyster Bay, with views of the granite coastline and the Hazards mountain range. After landing at Hazards Beach, guests can walk across the Isthmus Track to Wineglass Bay, then return on foot via the Wineglass Bay Lookout Track or the Hazards Circuit.
Features
- One-way water taxi transfer
- 30-minute cruise across Great Oyster Bay
- Landing at Hazards Beach
- Access to the Isthmus Track
- Walk to Wineglass Bay
- Return walking options via Wineglass Bay Lookout Track
- Return walking options via the Hazards Circuit
- Local guide commentary
- Wildlife spotting opportunities
- Freycinet Lodge pick-up available
Itinerary
Coles Bay Boat Ramp
Guests check in at Coles Bay Boat Ramp on Garnet Avenue in Coles Bay, Tasmania. A pick-up from Freycinet Lodge is also available. Guests should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. After boarding, the vessel leaves Coles Bay and begins the cruise into Freycinet National Park.
Cruise Across Great Oyster Bay
The boat trip to Hazards Beach takes about 30 minutes. The route follows the granite coastline of Great Oyster Bay, with views of the Hazards mountain range and the Freycinet Peninsula. Local guides share information about the region’s history, wildlife and geology during the trip. Guests may see seals, seabirds, dolphins and, during migration season, whales.
Hazards Beach Landing
The vessel lands close to shore at Hazards Beach. Guests may get wet feet when stepping off the boat, so suitable footwear is recommended. Hazards Beach is the starting point for several walking routes through Freycinet National Park.
Isthmus Track to Wineglass Bay
From Hazards Beach, guests can follow the Isthmus Track for about 2 kilometres to Wineglass Bay. This walk takes about 30 minutes and passes through coastal heath and eucalypt forest. Along the track, guests may see wallabies, echidnas and native birds.
Wineglass Bay
At Wineglass Bay, guests can spend time on the beach, have a picnic, swim if conditions suit, or rest before beginning the return walk to Coles Bay. Guests should bring food, water, sunscreen and beach gear, as there are no supplied facilities as part of this transfer.
Return Walk to Coles Bay
This is a one-way boat transfer, so guests return to Coles Bay on foot. Walking options include the Hazards Circuit, which is a longer coastal route, or the Wineglass Bay Lookout Track, which includes a steeper climb and views over Wineglass Bay and the Freycinet coastline.
Meeting Point & Times
Meeting Point
Coles Bay Boat Ramp
Garnet Avenue
Coles Bay TAS 7215
Pick-Up Option
Freycinet Lodge pick-up is available
Departure Times From Coles Bay
- 9:15am
- 10:45am
- 12:15pm
- 1:45pm
- 3:15pm
Check-In Time
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time
Driving Times To Coles Bay
From Hobart: 185 kilometres via the Tasman A3 Highway, about 2.5 hours
From Launceston: via National Highway 1 and Lake Leake B34 Highway, about 2 hours
What To Bring
- Suitable clothing for bushwalking
- Suitable footwear for bushwalking
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Food
- Picnic items
- Beach gear
- Wet weather gear
- One bag or backpack per person
Additional Information
- A Parks Pass is required to access Freycinet National Park. Guests must arrange their own pass before travelling.
- This service provides the water taxi transfer only. Guests are responsible for their own safety, activities and time spent inside Freycinet National Park.
- Weather conditions can change quickly. Guests should wear suitable clothing and footwear for bushwalking.
- Guests are limited to one bag or backpack per person.
- The boat lands close to shore at Hazards Beach, but guests may get wet feet when stepping off.
- There are no age or height restrictions listed for this service.
- Departures are not cancelled due to low numbers.
- Cancellation fees apply. A 100% fee applies within 24 hours, and a 50% fee applies within 48 hours.
- Full refunds are provided if the operator cancels due to weather. The operator reserves the right to cancel or vary any trip without liability.
- Accessibility information is limited. This service involves boarding a vessel, stepping onto shore and walking on bush tracks, which may not be suitable for all mobility needs.
Instant Booking & Mobile-Friendly Tickets
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Pre-booking is essential. Please do not turn up on the day without a booking.
If you require hotel transfers, please have your hotel name ready when booking so we can send you a pick-up time with your confirmation.
Special Child & Family Rates
We offer special rates for families. Please check the booking for form for up-to-date family pricing.
Freycinet National Park sits on Tasmania’s east coast, roughly halfway between Hobart and Launceston. It’s about a 2.5‑hour drive from either city, making it an easy addition to itineraries starting in the south or the north. The park occupies the Freycinet Peninsula, jutting into the Tasman Sea, with Coles Bay acting as the main gateway for visitors heading to Wineglass Bay, the Hazards, and the region’s iconic coastal walks.
