Make Yourself at Home on the

East Coast

Wineglass Bay Freycinet National Park

PYENGANA

SCAMANDER

ST MARYS

BINALONG BAY(BAY OF FIRES)

COLES BAY(WINEGLASS BAY)

BICHENO

TRIABUNNA

SWANSEA

ORFORD

MariaIsland

Freycinet Peninsula

Douglas-Apsley National Park

Mount William National Park

ST HELENS

EXPLORE THE

East CoastThere’s more to the East Coast than beautiful beaches and breathtaking ocean views. There are laidback hinterland towns, classic seaside villages, historic sites and national parks. Along the way you can indulge in fresh seafood, take in iconic scenery and stay in boutique accommodation — all on one of the best scenic drives in the country.

Wombat, Maria Island

Maria Island, Orford & Triabunna

The family-friendly coastal towns of Orford and Triabunna are some of the most relaxing and scenic places to stop and stay a while. They’re also the gateway to Maria Island National Park, full of heritage and history, camping, walking, mountain biking and the cutest native animals.

PYENGANA

SCAMANDER

ST MARYS

BINALONG BAY(BAY OF FIRES)

COLES BAY(WINEGLASS BAY)

BICHENO

TRIABUNNA

SWANSEA

ORFORD

MariaIsland

Freycinet Peninsula

Douglas-Apsley National Park

Mount William National Park

ST HELENS

TASTE Book a VIP whisky tour and tasting at the Spring Bay Distillery, near Orford.

For handmade, unique and incredibly addictive confectionery, visit Elly’s East Coast Kitchen in Orford.

Sample a range of single-site wines at Boomer Creek Vineyard & Cellar Door, Little Swanport.

Enjoy fish cooked only a stone’s throw from where it was caught at The Fish Van, Triabunna.

For a showcase of shareable, fresh Tasmanian produce visit Wattlebanks Coastal Cafe & Providore, Orford.

Maria Island, Orford & Triabunna

STAY With pools, gym, dining and more, the perfect base to explore is Orford’s Eastcoaster Tasmania.

Try a charming ‘home-away-from-home’ heritage house stay at Orford Sanda House.

Enjoy family-friendly accommodation in the heart of Orford at Orford Blue Waters.

In Orford, relax in seaside luxury with stunning views at Lyenna.

Indulge in the recently renovated sophistication of The Barracks, Triabunna.

PLAY Experience everything Maria Island has to offer with Maria Island Cruises.

Catered, guided and that little bit less sweaty, tour Maria Island with Tasmanian E-Bike Adventures.

Catch the ferry and explore Maria Island National Park - book with Encounter Maria Island.

Your 40-foot charter for fishing and sightseeing awaits with Reel Deep Adventure Charters.

Catch an event at Spring Bay Mill and discover 43 hectares of inspiring stories.

Elly’s East Coast Sweets, Orford

Encounter Maria Island

The Barracks, Triabunna

Devil’s Corner Winery

Swansea & surrounds

Overlooking the spectacular granite peaks of Freycinet National Park, Swansea and the areas that surround it are full of history, heritage, fabulous produce and some of the best cool climate wines you could hope to find.

Event:

Don’t miss the 100th Swansea Heritage Festival, 1821 - 2021: 1 to 7 November, 2021.

PYENGANA

SCAMANDER

ST MARYS

BINALONG BAY(BAY OF FIRES)

COLES BAY(WINEGLASS BAY)

BICHENO

TRIABUNNA

SWANSEA

ORFORD

MariaIsland

Freycinet Peninsula

Douglas-Apsley National Park

Mount William National Park

ST HELENS

TASTE Meet the growers and makers and sample their work on the East Coast Wine Trail.

For a wine bar, coffee shop and gallery in one, visit Tellers Swansea, Swansea.

You’ll find berries, ice cream, crepes and more at Kate’s Berry Farm.

The ‘must-visit’ for oyster lovers is Melshell Oyster Shack, Dolphin Sands.

At the cellar door of Craigie Knowe Vineyard you’ll also find the delicious pasty and cakes of Freycinet Coast Patisserie.

STAY For a spacious, beach-style stay with panoramic views over Freycinet, book into Swansea Beach Chalets.

Choose from a range of accommodation styles in the heart of Swansea at Meredith House and Mews.

Relaxation, romance and absolute privacy are yours in Swansea at Wagners Cottages.

North of Swansea, stay in a private wing of the homestead, a cottage, or a unique converted van at Belmont Homestead.

Indulge in the luxurious, reclusive setting of Piermont Retreat.

PLAY Ride on private land and meet local producers with Swansea Cycle Tours.

You haven’t done the East Coast unless you’ve stopped at the Spiky Bridge.

Cafe, wine, art and more await you at Swansea’s Artifakt Gallery & Cafe.

Pick up your Swansea Heritage Walk booklet and learn the local history at the East Coast Heritage Museum.

For a walk with spectacular views, right in the heart of Swansea, head to loontitetermairrelehoiner.

Swansea & surrounds

Swansea Cycle Tours

Kate’s Berry Farm, Swansea

Piermont Retreat

Kayaking, Coles Bay

Freycinet, Coles Bay & surrounds

The seaside village of Coles Bay is home to much more than one of the most iconic coastal locations in the country. Whether it’s beachside camping through to opulent luxury, it’s your chance to explore, to relax and to enjoy all the things that true holiday experiences are made of.

PYENGANA

SCAMANDER

ST MARYS

BINALONG BAY(BAY OF FIRES)

COLES BAY(WINEGLASS BAY)

BICHENO

TRIABUNNA

SWANSEA

ORFORD

MariaIsland

Freycinet Peninsula

Douglas-Apsley National Park

Mount William National Park

ST HELENS

TASTE Pop on some waders and taste oysters straight off the rack with Oyster Bay Tours.

You’ll find great coffee, great food and great service at Granite Freycinet.

Work your way through 24 flavours of Tasmanian-made ice cream, fish and chips and more at The Ice Creamery Coles Bay.

Go on a tour that takes you behind the winemaking scenes with Long Lunch Wine Tour Co.

Taste some of Tasmania’s best fresh seafood at Freycinet Marine Farm.

STAY If you’ve always dreamed of a luxury private island holiday then look no further than Picnic Island.

For minimalist and elegant accommodation in the heart of the Freycinet Peninsula, stay at Edge of the Bay Resort.

Take a break from the ordinary at Freycinet Resort.

Stay in a modern and comfortable guest house, complete with with brewery benefits at Malting Lagoon Guest House and Brewery.

For effortless style to relax in, or explore from, stay at Freycinet Lodge.

PLAY Take a scenic flight over one of the world’s most unique environments with Freycinet Air.

Join an ATV tour that’s the perfect blend of fun and adventure with All4 All Terrain Tours.

Explore Freycinet with a local guide from Freycinet Walking Tours.

Know the history, see the wildlife and soak up the views with Wineglass Bay Cruises.

Go on a guided sea kayak tour into the heart of the national park with Freycinet Adventures.

Freycinet, Coles Bay & surrounds

Saffire Freycinet Marine Oyster Farm Experience

All4 All Terrain Tours

Freycinet Lodge, Freycinet National Park

Waubs Bay Beach, Bicheno

Bicheno & surrounds

There’s no shortage of things to do, see, taste and experience in and around this laid-back beachside town. From wildlife parks and penguin tours to the freshest seafood you can imagine, you’re also on the doorstep of the stunning Douglas-Apsley National Park.

PYENGANA

SCAMANDER

ST MARYS

BINALONG BAY(BAY OF FIRES)

COLES BAY(WINEGLASS BAY)

BICHENO

TRIABUNNA

SWANSEA

ORFORD

MariaIsland

Freycinet Peninsula

Douglas-Apsley National Park

Mount William National Park

ST HELENS

TASTE A brewhouse, a vineyard, and distillery open for tastings and meals, visit Ironhouse Tasmania, Four Mile Creek.

For an ocean-to-plate Tasmanian seafood experience, head to Bicheno’s Lobster Shack Tasmania.

Drop into St Marys’ quaint and quirky cafe, wholefoods store and mini-gallery - Purple Possum Wholefoods and Cafe.

A boutique pâtisserie that uses the best ingredients from local suppliers, forget the calories at Bicheno’s Little Bay Patisserie.

Discover the amazing wines of Tasmania’s East Coast at The Farm Shed East Coast Wine Centre, Bicheno.

STAY Choose from three beautiful homes on the spectacular Bicheno coastline at Cod Rock Point.

Immerse yourself in the style, simplicity and serenity of Sea Stacks, Douglas River.

Indulge at the truly unique eco-style, oceanside resort of Diamond Island, Bicheno.

Comfort, ease and friendly accommodation is yours at Bicheno’s Apartments on Fraser.

For the perfect family holiday destination, head to Bicheno by the Bay.

PLAY See native animals in their natural habitat, day and night, at East Coast Natureworld, north of Bicheno.

Discover the beauty that lies beneath with a tour aboard Bicheno’s Glass Bottom Boat.

Is this the best 9 hole golf course in Tasmania? To find out, head to Bicheno Golf Course.

The Loop Track is a flat and gentle walk suitable for everyone to enjoy the serenity of Douglas-Apsley National Park.

Some of the best action happens at night with Bicheno Penguin Tours.

Bicheno & surrounds

Lobster Shack Tasmania, Bicheno

Bicheno Penguin Tours

Diamond Island, Bicheno

St Helens Mountain Bike Trails, Binalong Bay

Bay of Fires, St Helens & surrounds

St Helens is the busy little town with a laidback coastal vibe. It’s home to stunning Mountain Bike Trails and some of the most remarkable coastal scenery you can imagine. Head inland a little and you’re in Pyengana country, home to stunning landscapes, waterfalls – and cheese!

PYENGANA

SCAMANDER

ST MARYS

BINALONG BAY(BAY OF FIRES)

COLES BAY(WINEGLASS BAY)

BICHENO

TRIABUNNA

SWANSEA

ORFORD

MariaIsland

Freycinet Peninsula

Douglas-Apsley National Park

Mount William National Park

ST HELENS

TASTE Relax with a gourmet platter of handcrafted, heritage farmhouse cheese at Pyengana Dairy Farm Gate Cafe.

For the finest quality produce with the lowest possible food miles, shop at the East Coast Village Providore, St Helens.

Indulge in a blend of French and Modern Australian cuisines at Furneaux Restaurant & Comptoir, St Helens.

Savour sophisticated, handcrafted wines in the ambience of a 1900’s shearing shed at Priory Ridge Vineyard and Cellar Door.

Enjoy healthy Japanese modern Australian food, wine, sake and more at Raida St Helens.

STAY Relax, rejuvenate and reconnect in the utterly luxurious accommodation of The Keep, Goulds Country.

For a cabin, a bunkhouse, a caravan site or a camping spot, stay at Tasman Holiday Parks - St Helens.

Stay in style on the absolute waterfront with Saltwater Sunrise, Falmouth.

Your bush escape awaits at Bay of Fires Bush Retreat.

Nourish your heart, mind, body and soul at Fairfield House Goshen.

PLAY Experience the Bay of Fires at its finest, on the water with Bay of Fires Eco Tours.

Share the perspective, the stories and the connection to Country of palawa guides at the incredible and unique wukalina Walk in the larapuna region.

Whether it’s hunting for precious gems or paddling a kayak to catch a fish, join Secret River Gem Hunting and Kayaking Tours.

Get hands-on, if you dare, with the indoor reptile exhibit at Serpentarium Wildlife Park Tasmania.

From the mountain to the sea, ride one of the most scenic trails in the world with St Helens Mountain Bike Trails.

Bay of Fires, St Helens & surrounds

Pyengana Dairy Farm Gate Cafe

St Helens Mountain Bike Trails

Bay of Fires Bush Retreat

Friendly Beaches, Freycinet National Park

IMAGE CREDITS

Front Cover Wineglass Bay, Melissa Findley.Maria Island, Orford & Triabunna Hero: Stu Gibson. Elly’s East Coast Kitchen, Adam Gibson, Stu GibsonSwansea & surrounds Hero: Adam Gibson. Andrew Wilson, Piermont Retreat, Swansea Cycle ToursFreycinet, Coles Bay & surrounds Hero: Poon Wai Nang. Supplied Courtesy of Saffire Freycinet, Supplied Courtesy of RACT Destinations, Rob Burnett.Bicheno & surrounds Hero: Kathryn Leahy. Lobster Shack Tasmania, Diamond Island Resort, Bicheno Penguin Tours.Bay of Fires, St Helens & surrounds Hero: St Helens Mountain Bike Trails, Binalong Bay, Stu Gibson. Adam Gibson, Revolution MTB.Back Cover Friendly Beaches - Freycinet National Park, Stu Gibson.

PLAN YOUR TRIPThere are lots of ways to plan where to go, where to stay and what to do.

Simply head to a Tasmanian Visitor Information Network centre for local advice and tips.

Or go to discovertasmania.com.au/road-trips for more inspiration and to plan your road trips across Tasmania.

Plan ahead. For current information about visiting national parks, go to Tasmania Parks and Wildlife’s Facebook page or visit parks.tas.gov.au

And always remember – travel times can be longer than you expect. Drive to the conditions, and allow plenty of time when travelling. Take it easy on winding, gravel or icy roads in bad weather. Slow down and look out for wildlife on the road – especially at dawn and dusk. And where possible, avoid driving at night.

Information on active community alerts and road closures is available from the Tasmania Police or TasALERT websites.