Freycinet Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises). However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Learn more about Intrepid's COVID-19 proof of vaccination policy

If you’re traveling from outside of Tasmania, you will need to travel by air or boat to Tassie, and transfer to Freycinet National Park by car, bus or private tour. The easiest airports to fly into are Hobart and Launceston as there are frequent flights between mainland Australia and they are relatively close to Freycinet. The drive from Hobart takes about 2.5 hours or 2 hours from Launceston. You can sail as a foot passenger or with your vehicle to Devonport from Port Melbourne with the Spirit of Tasmania, and then do the three-hour drive to Freycinet. 

There is also a public bus you can take with Transport Services. There are various routes along the East Coast including Bicheno to Coles Bay, Swansea and Hobart, and also Coles Bay/Bicheno to Launceston via St Marys. 

Learn more about how to get to Freycinet National Park

The easiest way to get around Freycinet is by car or private tour bus. While many of Freycinet’s top spots can be reached on the walking trails, you’ll still want to be able to get around to various landmarks, beaches, walking tracks and coastal towns dotted in and around the peninsula.  

The busiest time of year in Freycinet is spring (Sep-Nov) and summer (Dec-Feb) due to warm, dry weather. The temperature during these seasons averages a mild but pleasant 75°F, which makes it an ideal time to enjoy the beaches, walking tracks and water activities. Just note that it’s busier during the warmer months and it may be harder to get accommodation, but if you book in advance you'll be fine. 

Autumn and winter are relatively dry with an average of 5 days of rainfall per month. Winter daytime temperatures hover around 57°F, but it can feel brisk when it’s windy. However, it’s generally dry and sunny and the conditions are great for walking. The bonus of visiting in winter is that it's quieter and you’ll practically have the beaches and walking tracks all to yourself. 

Learn more about the best time to visit Freycinet National Park

No matter what time of year you visit, bring a comfy pair of walking boots/shoes, a pair of flip-flops, sunglasses and a reusable water bottle. You should also bring clothing suitable for walking and outdoor activities such as leggings, shorts and t-shirts. If you visit during winter, bring warm layers, a waterproof and windproof jacket, a hat, gloves and a scarf to keep warm (even if it's sunny it can still feel chilly with the coastal winds). For summer trips, bring layered clothing, bathers, a sun hat and a jumper to throw on when the temperature drops at night. 

You will have mobile phone reception and access to mobile data in the coastal towns and main tourist hubs, but it may be patchy or cut off in more remote areas of the national park.

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. We’re always happy to talk to travelers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

Learn more about Accessible Travel with Intrepid