Coles Bay
East Coast, Tasmania
The east coast of Tasmania is the ideal place to unwind and escape from the everyday pressures of life, and provides the perfect backdrop for improving wellness.
From relaxing, to local cruises, or indulging in a gourmet food experience, there is no shortage of leisure and lifestyle activities to enhance the quality of your trip.
Embark on a wine tasting tour of the region, and visit a vineyard (or two) to discover for yourself if Tasmania lives up to its reputation as creating some of the world’s finest wines. After you’ve mastered your wine tasting technique, you’ll no doubt be hungry and ready to feast on an array of tasty morsels. Choose from a selection of local producers to savour some of the green, clean and organic Tasmanian produce that is on offer, or visit one of a number of restaurants, ranging from fine dining to casual, that serves delicious, fresh food
One of the best ways to explore this region is to take a road trip along the Great Eastern Drive on Tasmania’s east coast.
Here you can explore the beautiful Southern Ocean coastline, visit the historic towns of Campbell Town or Ross, or stop at one of the lookouts to soak up the spectacular views of Great Oyster Bay, Coles Bay, and Mount Freycinet.
Famous for its pink granite mountains known as the Hazards, you can climb the summit of Mount Amos, and take in the panoramic view of Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park. Otherwise, if you’re not quite up for the steep uphill hike, you can catch a ferry to Maria Island, or simply relax on the beautiful white sand at Richardson Beach.
The east coast of Tasmania provides an adventure like no other place on earth. Along its remarkable coastline, you will find plenty of activities to keep you busy such as swimming, kayaking, fishing, or bush walking.
Subject to safe weather conditions, you’ll be able to explore the biologically diverse under water marine life with snorkelling, scuba diving, or deep sea fishing. Alternatively, you might like to take a cruise to visit some of the region’s famed beaches, or simply stay on land and explore the rich array of plants and animals at a Marine reserve.
For those feeling more adventurous and seeking to combine action with sight-seeing, a 4W driving or quadbike adventure is an unforgettable experience and will allow you to access to some of the best views of the region.
Tasmania’s east coast is brimming with native wildlife. During the day, you can take a bushwalk through the wilderness and marvel at the diverse native bird life, or you can wait till the sun sets and find yourself face to face with a wallaby or Tasmanian Devil foraging for food. Tasmania is also home to several species of Possum, which is one of Australia’s most familiar and beloved animals.
The Southern Ocean is recognised for its diverse and complex marine life. Scattered along the coastline, during the cooler months, you will find many opportunities to do some whale watching, and perhaps even encounter a pod of Dolphins, which are frequently spotted in the area.