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Coles Bay & Freycinet National Park
Coles Bay is the gateway to Freycinet National Park (tel (03) 6257 0107), and is the perfect place to rest after hiking in the park.
Practical information
National Park Information Centre
Park entrance, Freycinet National Park
Tel (03) 6256 7000
Website www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/freycinet/
Open 9am-6pm daily
Coming & going
Bicheno Coach Service (tel (03) 6257 0293) runs between Coles Bay and Bicheno and connect with Tassielink (tel 1300 300 520) buses to Hobart at the Coles Bay turn-off on the A3 highway.
Hostel accommodation
Iluka Holiday Centre YHA
The Esplanade, Coles Bay
Tel (03) 6257 0115
Hiking
The most popular hiking trail in Freycinet National Park is the one-hour walk to the Wine Glass Bay lookout although many backpackers prefer the longer route that continues on to Wine Glass Bay and Hazards Beach (5 hours return).
