East coast beaches and bays.
The Tasmania east coast in reverse, from Launceston to Hobart via St Helens, the Bay of Fires and Freycinet. Four or five days covers beaches, granite and wildlife.
🚐 About 2.5 hours (around 160 km)
Drive via Scottsdale to St Helens on the east coast. Scottsdale has a farmland vibe. Pyengana has a dairy with cheese. St Helens has a harbour.
A park close to town.
A park near the beach.
🚐 About 30 minutes (around 20 km)
Spend the day at Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires. Binalong Bay has white beaches. The Bay of Fires has orange rocks. Camp near the coast.
A large campground behind the beach.
Back in town.
🚐 About 2 to 2.5 hours (around 170 km)
Drive south via Bicheno to Coles Bay. Walk to Wineglass Bay lookout. Bicheno has a blowhole. Freycinet has Wineglass Bay. Book your site early.
In Coles Bay.
Beachfront sites.
🚐 About 2.5 to 3 hours (around 190 km)
Drive south through Swansea and Orford and return your van in Hobart. The east coast road is scenic. Spiky Bridge is a stop. Return to Hobart.
A park close to the city.
Close to the city.
Campsite rules, fees and availability change. Check the park or operator website before you go.
White beaches and orange-lichen rocks on the north-east coast.
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