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A full-day, active circuit from Launceston that combines the Cape Tourville lighthouse, the climb to Wineglass Bay Lookout and an optional descent to the sand. Expect dramatic granite coastlines, clear water and a winery finish.
A full-day, active circuit from Launceston that combines the Cape Tourville lighthouse, the climb to Wineglass Bay Lookout and an optional descent to the sand. Expect dramatic granite coastlines, clear water and a winery finish.
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Operated by Tours Tasmania · Coles Bay, Tasmania
You step off the minivan and the air changes—sea-salt and schist, wind and sun mixing in a way that makes the landscape feel like it’s actively rearranging itself. The Hazards rise red and compact to your right, a jagged spine that seems to dare you to look away. Ahead, the path climbs: a steady, well-worn 45–60 minute push to Wineglass Bay Lookout where the coastline opens into a perfect crescent of white sand and blue that has a habit of flattening every expectation.
moderate.
10 hours.
Suitable for travelers with a moderate level of fitness — able to sustain a 45–60 minute uphill hike and optional 2.5 hour return to the beach.
The Lookout is about 1.3 km of uphill trail taking 45–60 minutes each way at a moderate pace.
Yes—there’s an optional 2.5 hour return walk from the Lookout to Wineglass Bay Beach; choose this on the day if you have the fitness and want beach time.
No—there’s a scheduled bakery stop before the park and picnic-style lunch time in the National Park; you can buy food en route or bring your own.
Children aged 8 and over can participate; the Lookout walk requires good mobility and some stamina for younger participants.
Pickup is available from select central Launceston hotels; otherwise the general meet point is Hotel Grand Chancellor, 29 Cameron Street.
The operator may cancel for severe weather or insufficient passengers and will offer an alternative date or full refund; dress for variable conditions regardless.
The route crosses Georgian-era towns with convict-built structures; the coastline’s granite was quarried and shaped over millions of years, revealing layers of Tasmania’s geologic past.
Trails use boardwalks and defined paths to limit erosion and protect fragile coastal vegetation; visitors are asked to pack out rubbish and respect wildlife viewing distances.
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