East Coast Tasmania

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Coles Bay showing a sunset, rocky coastline and general coastal views
Coles Bay which includes food
Tasmania featuring a coastal town, tranquil scenes and general coastal views
Swansea showing a park, heritage elements and flowers
East Coast Tasmania

Experience the natural beauty of the eastern shores, where white-sand beaches and fishing port towns meet mountains covered with temperate rainforest.

East Coast Tasmania is one of the state’s most widely renowned regions, reputed for its enchanting coastal views, dramatic landscapes, cosy seaside towns and premium seafood. Explore the region’s national parks and look out over pink-granite mountains and make the most of the crystal-clear waters along the East Coast beaches. Farm-fresh local produce is perfectly paired with the day’s catch and served throughout the port towns and seaside hamlets that fringe this spectacular coastline.

The region’s largest towns are BichenoOpens in a new window and St. HelensOpens in a new window. In Bicheno, find barrelling surf and laid-back beach culture as well as fantastic foreshore walking trails and fishing spots. Encounter some of the region’s wildlife at East Coast Natureworld. Join a special guided tour to see little penguins and Tasmanian devils. Governor Island Marine Reserve is the ideal spot to see the rich marine life on a snorkelling trip or glass-bottom boat tour. St. Helens is the gateway to the East Coast’s magnificent Bay of Fires. Sample locally grown cool-climate wines and snap photographs of the sun setting over the bay’s geological formations, tinted with eye-catching red lichen.

Spend time exploring the secluded bays and native forests of Freycinet National Park. Situated on the Freycinet Peninsula, this protected area is home to Wineglass BayOpens in a new window, a pristine sweep of white sand lapped by aquamarine-coloured water, and the Hazards Range with their pink granite peaks. Swim, snorkel and explore rock pools with the kids at Coles BayOpens in a new window.

Inland, you’ll find the stunning canyons and waterfalls of the Douglas-Apsley National Park. See wildflowers amid the rugged peaks of Mount William.

At establishments ranging from reputable restaurants to local fish and chip shops, East Coast Tasmania serves up some of the freshest seafood in the country. Don’t miss trying regional pinot noir and freshly shucked oysters.

Tasmania’s East Coast is best explored via the Great Eastern Drive, an exciting road-trip route that hugs the coast between Buckland in the south and the Bay of Fires in the north.

Beachfront At Bicheno
Beachfront At Bicheno
4 out of 5
232 Tasman Highway, Corner of Sinclair St, Bicheno, TAS
Stay at this 4-star motel in Bicheno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic accommodation, beautiful spot on the river ,excellent all round .don't want to leave"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Beachfront At Bicheno
Freycinet Lodge
Freycinet Lodge
4 out of 5
Coles Bay Road, Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay, TAS
The price is RM889 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
RM889
RM978 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Coles Bay. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Amazing accommodation!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Freycinet Lodge
Panorama Hotel St Helens
Panorama Hotel St Helens
4 out of 5
1 Quail Street, St Helens, TAS
The price is RM309 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
RM309
RM340 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in St Helens. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Beautiful setting"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Panorama Hotel St Helens
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NRMA Port Arthur Holiday Park
NRMA Port Arthur Holiday Park
3.5 out of 5
Garden Point Road, Port Arthur, TAS
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly campground in Port Arthur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (575 reviews)
Great getaway
"Port Arthur holiday park was an ideal place to stay to enjoy a couple of nights away with our family … great facilities kids took their bikes, wood fired pizza oven, plenty of bbq’s lots of wildlife, short walk to Stewart’s Bay and a longer walk to the Port Arthur site .. stargazer tents were fantastic ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

NRMA Port Arthur Holiday Park
Swansea Beach Chalets
Swansea Beach Chalets
3.5 out of 5
Shaw Street, Swansea, TAS
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (851 reviews)
"Quiet and well appointed"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Swansea Beach Chalets
Bicheno by the Bay
Bicheno by the Bay
3 out of 5
The Esplanade, Bicheno, TAS
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Bicheno. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Popular attractions Lookout Rock State Reserve and Whalers Lookout ...
9/10 Wonderful! (665 reviews)
"A nice and warm cabin"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Bicheno by the Bay
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