East Coast

Tasmania

Paredarerme Country

Coles Bay

Coles Bay is a small town gateway to The Hazards, Wineglass Bay and Freycinet Peninsula with a small population of 110. Wineglass Bay became famous when the queen stopped there for a hosted barbecue on one of her visits.

Attractions

Freycinet National Park

Rock climbs, walking trails, water activities - swimming, sailing, water skiing, scuba diving and canoeing, wildflowers - over 60 varieties of ground orchids

Freycinet Marine Farm

Working oyster farm - Open 5-6pm M-F

Moulting Lagoon Game Reserve

Wetlands and bird species

Fishing

Great Oyster Bay - flathead, Australian salmon

Things to Do

Fishing

Southern bluefin tuna - autumn

Fishing Competition

Southern Game Fishing Club - March

Three Peaks Race

3 day sailing and mountain climbing event - Easter

Freycinet Challenge

2 day event of running, sea kayaking, road and mountain bike racing - Freycinet Lodge - October

Coles Bay Map

Latitude:

-42.0945652

Longitude:

148.2710252

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