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Toilet construction works continue at Cosy Corner South campsite

14/05/2012

On Monday 14 May, work will commence on the upgrade of the toilet block at the Cosy Corner South campsite in the Bay of Fires Conservation Area. Builders are expected to be on site for two to three weeks.More

Toilet construction works begin at Cosy Corner North campsite

27/04/2012

On Monday 30 April, work will commence on the construction of a new toilet block at the Cosy Corner North campsite in the Bay of Fires Conservation Area. Builders are expected to be on site for two to three weeks.More

Sixteen new reserves for King Island

20/04/2012

As part of the ongoing Crown Land Assessment and Classification (CLAC) 16 new reserves have recently been proclaimed for King Island.More

Wineglass Bay Lookout

55. Wineglass Bay Lookout

time 1 - 1.5 hours return (1.5 km each way)
access Road C302 from highway A3 to Wineglass Bay car park inside Freycinet National Park. See map
fees Park entry fees apply.
facilities Toilet facilities at car park. Picnic facilities nearby.
grade Level 3  Steep uphill climb over 1.3km with rough bush steps
what to take Group A items required plus water
cautions Rigorous uphill walk is not suited to those with health or mobility concerns
prohibited No pets, firearms or bicycles

The crystal clear waters and white sandy beach of Wineglass Bay are a tremendous sight. This is a steep uphill walk on a rocky, well-constructed track within the Freycinet National Park.

Highlights

The rock type along this walk is granite which was formed during the Devonian. Although not common in Tasmania, granite forms some spectacular features in the Freycinet National Park.