Wineglass Bay & Hazards Beach
The famous Wineglass Bay curve, Hazards Beach and the pink-granite Hazards
The route
The line through Freycinet NP, Tasmania, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round
Coastal sun and wind
Open year-round; hot in summer, windy any time. Confirm.
On the trail
Granite saddle to the beach, then a coastal and isthmus loop
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Very busy at the lookout
Lookout-only out-and-back; full Wineglass-Hazards circuit
Getting there & staying
Wineglass Bay car park, Coles Bay
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Coles Bay; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Freycinet NP pass; busy car park
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Heat on the exposed granite, crowds at the lookout
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.