Oatlands Historic Village Walk
- September 18, 2026
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he Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania’s east coast is one of those places that looks almost too orange — pink granite peaks called The Hazards rising straight out of turquoise water, with Wineglass Bay curling below in its famous half-moon of white sand. It’s compact enough to cover in a long weekend, but the walking options range from a 15-minute boardwalk stroll to a serious scramble up Mt Amos, so there’s something here whether you’ve got toddlers in tow or a full day to burn.
Base yourself at Coles Bay or camp inside the national park itself, and you can knock over most of these walks without moving the car more than a few kilometres. Bookings for Freycinet’s national park campsites get tight over summer, so it pays to plan ahead.
The classic. A steep but short climb up stone steps and past huge granite boulders to the saddle between Mt Amos and Mt Mayson, where that famous view of Wineglass Bay opens up below. Busy year-round, but worth the crowds.
Distance: 3km return • Time: 1–1.5 hours • Difficulty: Moderate (steep in sections) • Dogs: Not permitted (national park)
Nearest campground: Freycinet National Park camping — Richardsons Beach & Honeymoon Bay
Keep going past the lookout and the track descends through eucalypt forest to the beach itself. Standing on the sand looking back at the curve of the bay is a different experience to the lookout view, and worth the extra effort if you’ve got the time.
Distance: 6km return • Time: 2.5–3 hours • Difficulty: Moderate to hard • Dogs: Not permitted (national park)
Nearest campground: Freycinet Natinal Park camping — Richardsons Beach & Honeymoon Bay
The full loop — over the saddle to Wineglass Bay, along the beach, then back over the peninsula’s western side via Hazards Beach. A proper half-day walk through several different landscapes: granite, forest, and beach, with far fewer people once you’re past the lookout turn-off.
Distance: 11km circuit • Time: 4–5 hours • Difficulty: Moderate, some challenging sections • Dogs: Not permitted (national park)
Nearest campground: Freycinet National Park camping — Richardsons Beach & Honeymoon Bay
Not for everyone — this one climbs steeply over exposed granite slabs with some genuine scrambling near the top, but it delivers arguably the best view in the park, looking straight down onto Wineglass Bay from above. Skip it entirely if the rock is wet; the slabs get dangerously slippery.
Distance: 3.6km return • Time: ~3 hours • Difficulty: Hard (steep rock scrambling, experienced walkers only) • Dogs: Not permitted (national park)
Nearest campground: Freycinet National Park camping — Richardsons Beach & Honeymoon Bay
An easy boardwalk loop out to the lighthouse with sweeping views back over The Hazards, Wineglass Bay and the offshore rocks known as The Nuggets. Flat, wide, and wheelchair and pram friendly — a good option if you want the scenery without the climb.
Distance: 720m circuit • Time: 15–20 minutes • Difficulty: Easy • Dogs: Not permitted (national park)
Nearest campground: Freycinet National Park camping — Richardsons Beach & Honeymoon Bay
A short set of steps down to a secluded granite-boulder cove, with clear water and good rock-hopping if the tide’s right. Quick enough to squeeze in on the way to or from Cape Tourville.
Distance: 1km return • Time: 30–45 minutes • Difficulty: Easy to moderate (steps, uneven footing near cliffs) • Dogs: Not permitted (national park)
Nearest campground: Freycinet National Park camping — Richardsons Beach & Honeymoon Bay
Freycinet is a national park, so you’ll need a Tasmanian Parks Pass for vehicle entry — buy online before you arrive or at the Freycinet Visitor Centre. Dogs are not permitted on any of the walking tracks in the national park, including all the walks above; if you’re travelling with a dog, Coles Bay township itself and some beaches outside the park boundary are more relaxed, but check current signage.
Camping inside the park at Richardsons Beach and Honeymoon Bay is popular and runs on a ballot system over the December–February peak and Easter; book directly through Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania well ahead if you’re after those dates. For the granite scrambles — Mt Amos in particular — check the weather first. The rock is smooth and grippy when dry but genuinely hazardous when wet, and several rescues happen each year from people pushing on regardless. Carry water on the longer circuits, as creek supply on the peninsula is unreliable even in the campsites.
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