EXPLORE THE EAST COAST
East Coast Tasmania Tour — Private Freycinet & Bay of Fires Day Tour from Hobart
Wineglass Bay. Bay of Fires. Freycinet National Park. This private east coast Tasmania tour from Hobart takes you to three of Australia’s most iconic destinations in a single, beautifully paced day — with fresh seafood, Pyengana cheese, and a luxury vehicle that makes the Great Eastern Drive feel like a bucket-list journey, not just a road trip.
Luxury Comfort
Travel in style with modern, spacious vehicles designed for your comfort and relaxation.
Tasmanian Wineries
Enjoy a vineyard lunch with paired wine, and a day shaped by coastal views and local stories.
Curated Experiences
Enjoy handcrafted itineraries blending scenic exploration, fine dining, and cultural discovery.
Expert Local Guides
Be guided by passionate Tasmanians who bring each journey to life with insight.
East Coast Adventure
From Hobart to Tasmania’s Iconic East Coast — A Bucket-List Day Tour
Tasmania’s east coast is one of Australia’s great bucket-list destinations — and this private east coast Tasmania tour covers all of it in a single day. You’ll follow the Great Eastern Drive through rolling farmland and turquoise bays, walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout in Freycinet National Park, stand on the white sand and orange-lichen boulders of the Bay of Fires, and taste fresh seafood and award-winning cheese along the way. These are the places that make international travellers fall in love with Tasmania.
You’ll travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle with your own Tasmanian driver-guide — someone who knows the hidden lookouts, the best seafood cafe in Bicheno, and the quiet beaches where you won’t see another soul. This Freycinet national park tour is designed to be unhurried, premium, and genuinely unforgettable.
Your East Coast Adventure:
Scenery and Food
Depart
Your Journey Begins on Tasmania’s Great Eastern Drive
Your driver-guide collects you from your Hobart accommodation at 9:00 AM, and the Great Eastern Drive begins. Heading north-east, the landscape shifts from farmland to coast — rolling green hills giving way to turquoise water and granite headlands. Your guide fills the drive with stories of the east coast’s early settlers, its fishing communities, and the wildlife — including Tasmanian devils, wombats, and the fairy penguins of Bicheno — that makes this coastline so special. The drive to Freycinet takes about 2.5 hours, but with coffee stops and coastal views, it feels like the tour has already begun.
Discover
Coastal Icons, Hidden Bays & Breathtaking Lookouts
Swansea & Spiky Bridge: Your first coastal stop: Swansea, a heritage town perched on the edge of Great Oyster Bay with sweeping views across to the Hazards mountains of Freycinet. Enjoy a coffee with one of Tasmania’s best panoramas, then walk across Spiky Bridge — built by convicts in the 1840s using rough fieldstone with no mortar — for a quirky photo and a quiet moment before the drive into the national park.
Freycinet National Park: The headline moment of this east coast Tasmania private tour: Freycinet National Park and the famous Wineglass Bay lookout walk. The track climbs steadily through dry eucalypt forest for approximately 45 minutes before revealing the view that has been named one of the world’s top ten beaches — a perfect crescent of white sand framed by pink granite peaks and impossibly blue water.
Your guide will time the walk to avoid the crowds and help you find the best vantage points for photographs. For those who prefer a gentler option, the Cape Tourville Lighthouse walk offers equally stunning coastal views with wheelchair accessibility.
This is the moment that defines every Wineglass Bay tour Tasmania — and on a private tour, you have time to savour it.
Bicheno: Bicheno is the east coast’s most charming fishing village — a place where the boats still go out each morning and the seafood is as fresh as it gets anywhere in Australia. Walk the dramatic foreshore track past the blowhole, explore the rock pools, and keep an eye out for the fairy penguins that nest along the shoreline. This is where you’ll stop for a seafood lunch — details in the TASTE section.
Bay of Fires: The Bay of Fires was named by Lonely Planet as the hottest travel destination in the world — and standing on that white sand, surrounded by boulders blazing with ancient orange lichen and water so clear you can count the stones on the seabed, you’ll understand why. It’s one of the most visually striking landscapes in Australia — wild, quiet, and almost surreal in its beauty.
Your guide knows exactly which beaches to visit for the best light and the fewest footprints. This is the kind of stop where guests often say they could stay forever.
This page already ranks #1 for ‘day trip to Bay of Fires from Hobart’ — this content protects and strengthens that ranking.
Taste
Seafood, Cheese & Cool-Climate Wines
The east coast is Tasmania’s outdoor pantry — and this tour eats its way through the best of it.
Your morning begins with a flat white overlooking Great Oyster Bay in Swansea, with Maria Island rising on the horizon. Lunch is a relaxed affair in Bicheno at a local seafood cafe — think just-caught flathead, Pacific oysters, or pan-seared scallops paired with a cool-climate riesling from a vineyard you passed on the drive.
In the Pyengana Valley, you’ll stop at Pyengana Dairy — one of Tasmania’s most celebrated producers — for a tasting of their award-winning clothbound cheddar, creamy brie, and fresh dairy that tastes like the paddock it came from. Your guide may also suggest a sweet roadside stop — honey, berry ice cream, or handmade fudge — depending on the season and your appetite.
(Lunch is purchased separately. Pyengana cheese tasting is included.)
Return
Winding Roads and Lasting Views
After a full day of discovery, enjoy the return journey south via the forested passes of the eastern highlands. Your guide may suggest one final lookout stop or café break depending on the light and your energy. Arrive back in Hobart by early evening — relaxed, inspired, and full of coastal stories.
This luxury east coast Tasmania tour is for travellers who want the bucket-list highlights — Wineglass Bay, Bay of Fires, Freycinet — without the crowds, the coach, or the compromise. It’s personal, scenic, and beautifully unhurried.
For Tasmania’s convict heritage and coastal drama, explore our convict tour Tasmania — Richmond, Port Arthur, and the Tasman Peninsula in one day.
Nature lovers should also consider our Russell Falls tour — ancient rainforest, towering waterfalls, and the quiet beauty of the Derwent Valley.
For oysters, cheese, and wildlife on Tasmania’s wild south coast, our Bruny Island day tour from Hobart is the perfect complement to a day on the east coast.
Wine lovers can pair this with our Coal River Valley wineries tour — boutique cellar doors just 25 minutes from Hobart.
Journey Essentials & Pricing
Quick Tour Summary
Inclusions:
- Private luxury vehicle with professional driver-guide
- Hotel pickup and return within Hobart
- Flexible itinerary tailored to your pace and preferences
- National park entry and guided walks
- Scenic stops, photo opportunities, and local insights
Pickup:
09:00 am from your Hobart accommodation.
Food:
- Morning coffee stop with time to browse
- Lunch reservation in Bicheno at a local seafood café (lunch at own cost)
- Cheese tasting at Pyengana Dairy (included)
- Optional tasting stop or sweet treat along the return route
- Bottled water and onboard refreshments throughout the day
Notes:
Private tour: 2 guests min (plus driver)
- Duration: ~8 hours
- Distance: ~210 km
- Food & wine (including lunch) are purchased separately.
Pricing
Per Person
2 people
$450
3 people
$350
4 people
$350
5 people
$300
6 people
$300
7 people
$290
Ready to Uncover the Real East Coast of Tasmania?
This isn’t just a tick-the-box day trip. It’s a deep dive into Tasmania’s coastal identity — the kind locals know and love. You’ll see the postcard spots like Wineglass Bay, yes – but it’s also about the quiet corners: a windswept beach with no footprints, a cheese tasting under gum trees, or a café where the view competes with the seafood.
With your guide’s local knowledge and flexibility, you’ll move beyond the guidebook and into a true east coast experience — slow, scenic, and soul-filling.
Unforgettable Journeys
East Coast Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions About Our East Coast Tasmania Tour
What does the East Coast Tasmania tour include?
The private East Coast Tasmania tour includes luxury Mercedes transport, a professional local driver-guide, hotel pickup and drop-off in Hobart, national park entry and guided walks, scenic stops along the Great Eastern Drive, a Wineglass Bay lookout walk, exploration of Bicheno and the Bay of Fires, Pyengana cheese tasting, a seafood lunch in Bicheno, and bottled water and onboard refreshments throughout the day. Food and lunch are purchased separately.
Can you do the East Coast of Tasmania in a day from Hobart?
Yes. The East Coast Tasmania day tour runs for approximately 8 hours, departing Hobart at 9am and returning by early evening. The total distance is around 210 kilometres. The tour covers Swansea, Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay lookout, Bicheno, Bay of Fires, and Pyengana Valley in one full day. A private guided tour is the most efficient way to see the east coast highlights without needing to stay overnight.
Is the East Coast of Tasmania worth visiting?
Yes. Tasmania’s east coast is one of Australia’s most spectacular coastal regions and a genuine bucket-list destination. It is home to Wineglass Bay (consistently ranked among the world’s best beaches), the Bay of Fires (named by Lonely Planet as the hottest travel destination in the world), Freycinet National Park, award-winning seafood and cheese producers, and some of the most pristine coastal scenery in the Southern Hemisphere. For many international visitors, the east coast is the highlight of their entire Tasmania trip.
How far is Wineglass Bay and the Bay of Fires from Hobart?
Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park is approximately 195 kilometres from Hobart, about a 2.5-hour drive. The Bay of Fires is a further 100 kilometres north, near St Helens. Visiting both in a single day from Hobart requires a long but rewarding drive along the Great Eastern Drive. Our private East Coast tour covers both destinations comfortably within an 8-hour itinerary with scenic stops and a seafood lunch along the way.
How much does the East Coast Tasmania private tour cost?
Per-person pricing starts from $290 for 7 guests, $300 for 5–6 guests, $350 for 3–4 guests, and $450 for 2 guests. The more people in your group, the lower the per-person cost. A minimum of 2 guests is required. National park entry and Pyengana cheese tasting are included. Lunch and other food are purchased separately on the day at the best local spots along the coast.
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