We woke up early to a gorgeous sunrise over the ocean and enjoyed breakfast with picturesque views in all directions, including the red decorated rocks. From our picnic table we could also see the Bicheno blowhole (and the tourists coming to visit and photograph it).
After a gorgeous morning, we headed to Freycinet National Park (the whole peninsula) for some exciting hikes. We hiked up to the Wineglass Bay lookout on an extremely well maintained path with nice stone steps and benches along the trail that was lined by massive boulders and rock formations. The view from the look out was of course beautiful -the curved white sandy beach of Wineglass Bay, the mountains beyond and the lagoons to the east. While many took in the view from the top and hiked back down, we went onward down to the bay on a much less manicured path. Climbing over rock piles and through narrow passage ways, we enjoyed seeing trees twisted by years of wind the length of the trail to the beach.
The beach at Wineglass Bay did not disappoint, with its fine white sand and turquoise waves crashing on the shore. We had a lovely lunch, sitting on the beach surrounded by seagulls not-so-patiently inching their way closer and closer in the hope of crumbs. On the beach, we were treated by our first Wallabee with a baby! At first we couldn't see the baby's head (it had elbows and feet awkwardly sticking out), but after a couple minutes it rotated around in its sleepy daze after getting its head dunked in the sand while its mom hopped around the beach.
After lunch and entertainment on the beach, we headed across from east to west via the Isthmus track to Hazards Beach. The track had much more arid greenery and a really nice boardwalk over a sometimes swampy stretch (it was bone dry when we walked by). When we reached the other side, we were again greeted by another beautiful beach, this time with orange hued sand and finely polished seashells. We walked the whole length of the beach, collecting shiny shells to add to our baggage. We continued onward through the bush to a few alcoves just north of Hazards Beach that had absolutely beautiful brilliant rocks that looked like fire against the turquoise and blue ocean.
After the beautiful beaches and alcoves, we hiked around the mountains to complete our loop, enjoying the beautiful views of the boulders, vegetation, and ocean sparkling under the hot sun. After a long loop hike, we drove to another spot on the peninsula for a couple other short walks to a lookout point on the east coast and some other neat coastal views.
It was an absolutely amazing day in Freycinet National Park with hours and hours of hiking to explore the beautiful landscapes. Once again, we hopped back in the car to drive back south during the beautiful evening light. We drove along the coast, getting another view of the Freycinet Peninsula before heading south to Swansea to view the old Spiky Bridge and head further south to position ourselves closer to the Tasman Peninsula for our last full day in Tasmania. By the time the sun set, we were ready to chill in our camper and prepare for another fun day.
For more Tasmania Photos, visit the 2014 Tasmania Album.
Sunrise in Bicheno, view from the Camper
Sunrise in Bicheno
Bicheno coast at sunrise
The Blowhole, Bicheno
After a gorgeous morning, we headed to Freycinet National Park (the whole peninsula) for some exciting hikes. We hiked up to the Wineglass Bay lookout on an extremely well maintained path with nice stone steps and benches along the trail that was lined by massive boulders and rock formations. The view from the look out was of course beautiful -the curved white sandy beach of Wineglass Bay, the mountains beyond and the lagoons to the east. While many took in the view from the top and hiked back down, we went onward down to the bay on a much less manicured path. Climbing over rock piles and through narrow passage ways, we enjoyed seeing trees twisted by years of wind the length of the trail to the beach.
Freycinet National Park, rocks on the walk
Freycinet National Park, rocks on the walk
View of Wineglass Bay from the lookout, Freycinet
The beach at Wineglass Bay did not disappoint, with its fine white sand and turquoise waves crashing on the shore. We had a lovely lunch, sitting on the beach surrounded by seagulls not-so-patiently inching their way closer and closer in the hope of crumbs. On the beach, we were treated by our first Wallabee with a baby! At first we couldn't see the baby's head (it had elbows and feet awkwardly sticking out), but after a couple minutes it rotated around in its sleepy daze after getting its head dunked in the sand while its mom hopped around the beach.
Wallabee with a baby joey on Wineglass Bay Beach
The sleeping baby wallabee
After lunch and entertainment on the beach, we headed across from east to west via the Isthmus track to Hazards Beach. The track had much more arid greenery and a really nice boardwalk over a sometimes swampy stretch (it was bone dry when we walked by). When we reached the other side, we were again greeted by another beautiful beach, this time with orange hued sand and finely polished seashells. We walked the whole length of the beach, collecting shiny shells to add to our baggage. We continued onward through the bush to a few alcoves just north of Hazards Beach that had absolutely beautiful brilliant rocks that looked like fire against the turquoise and blue ocean.
The Isthmus track from Wineglass Bay to Hazards Beach, Freycinet
Hazards Beach, Freycinet
Rocks near Hazards Beach, Freycinet
View looking back towards Hazards Beach from another little alcove
Fire Rocks, Freycinet
After the beautiful beaches and alcoves, we hiked around the mountains to complete our loop, enjoying the beautiful views of the boulders, vegetation, and ocean sparkling under the hot sun. After a long loop hike, we drove to another spot on the peninsula for a couple other short walks to a lookout point on the east coast and some other neat coastal views.
Freycinet plant life
View of the east coast of Freycinet Peninsula (with Wineglass Bay in the middle)
It was an absolutely amazing day in Freycinet National Park with hours and hours of hiking to explore the beautiful landscapes. Once again, we hopped back in the car to drive back south during the beautiful evening light. We drove along the coast, getting another view of the Freycinet Peninsula before heading south to Swansea to view the old Spiky Bridge and head further south to position ourselves closer to the Tasman Peninsula for our last full day in Tasmania. By the time the sun set, we were ready to chill in our camper and prepare for another fun day.
View from the Tasmanian mainland looking back at Freycinet
The Spiky Bridge in Swansea
For more Tasmania Photos, visit the 2014 Tasmania Album.
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