Travelling Tasmania by car, bus, motorhome, bicycle

By Car

There are no car rental cars available in Coles Bay or Freycinet National Park. Car rentals need to be arranged in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport or other regional centres. There are a number of car hire companies in those locations like AVIS, HERTZ, SIXT, Bargain Car Rentals,Europcar, Budget, Thrifty, Redspot. There is no general bicycle hire in Coles Bay. Freycinet Lodge has E bikes guests can hire.

You can take you car into Freycinet National Park once you have paid your National Parks Fees. You can purchase a pass just for the day, or for multiple parks in Tasmania from various locations including Coles Bay. Once in the park you can access walking tracks to world famous Wineglass Bay, and other amazing short walks.

Getting to the Freycinet Peninsula will take you along some spectacular touring routes.

Hobart	195km	minimum 2.5 hrs driving time
Launceston	175km	minimum 2 hrs driving time
Devonport	255km	minimum 3 hrs driving time
Bicheno	42km	30 mins driving time
Swansea	60km	45 mins driving time

Bus or Coach

There are connecting services to the East Coast from Hobart, Launceston and Devonport. For getting to the East Coast you will need to book a seat with TassieLink (from Hobart, or Devonport) or Calows Coaches (from Launceston). To get onto the Freycinet Peninsula you will need to book a connecting service to Coles Bay with Calows Coaches.

By Bicycle

There is no bicycle hire in Coles Bay. All airlines will allow you to bring your bicycle with you; please speak to your preferred airline to discuss their packing requirements. There are bike shops in both Hobart and Launceston. Discover Tasmania has a number of self-guided bicycle routes including the East Coast of Tasmania, check out the site for more information.

Caravans and Motorhomes

This is a popular way to see Tasmania and the Freycinet Peninsula has lots of fantastic spots to stop for a cup of tea, or an overnight spot with spectacular views. There are locations with powered sites, and also campgrounds without power. Head to Caravaning Tasmania for some helpful tips.