Friendly Beaches and Freycinet National Park at Coles Bay
Attractions at Coles Bay
The Coles Bay Retreat lies at the Northern-most point of Freycinet National Park. Listed as a National park since 1916, Freycinet is the oldest National Park in Tasmania. It skirts the Eastern side of Coles Bay, and is a popular destination for bush walking, fishing and boating.
Activities
Sea Kayaking: The natural beauty of the Freycinet Peninsula makes it a stunning destination for traversing by sea kayak. Pink granite mountains, pristine beaches and clear, turqoise waters will make the trip an unforgettable experience. See Frecinet Adventures for more information
Fishing charters: For a relaxing day of fishing in the bay, try one of the local Fishing Charters in Coles Bay - or hire a boat and take yourself!
Coles Bay plays host to Humpback Whales from May through to October.
Mother and Calf playing in Coles Bay
Whales basking in Coles Bay with Freycinet Peninsular in the background
We also recommend visiting award-winning local restaurant Madge Molloys in Coles Bay to sample some of the locally-caught fresh seafood.
Freycinet Marine Farm: the Freycinet Marine Farm sells fresh Tasmanian seafood straight from the pristine waters of Great Oyster Bay. Purchase fresh oysters, mussels or rock lobsters to cook at home or sample some of their seafood at the Tasting Room in Coles Bay.
Sir Loin Breier is famed for the quality of his ingredients, the taste of his smallgoods and the range of his house-made ready-to-go deli options.
His chosen smoking ship is German beechwood, and has such a light touch with smoke, salt and sulfur preservatives that you'll love his products even if you're not usually that way inclined.
The smoked ocean trout has a creamy texture that makes it perfect for piling on sourdough toast from neighbour Blue Edge Bakery; the ham off the bone will amaze you; the rock lobster terrine is a delicious starter; and you can go the whole hog, as it were, with a slab of local aged beef fillet for your barbecue. The choice of 32 different sausages means plenty of return visits to try new flavours.