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Historic Seaside Town of SWANSEA
Adress: Swansea, Tasmania 7190, Australia .Swansea is a picturesque historic seaside town on Tasmania's east coast, overlooking Great Oyster Bay towards the spectacular pink granite peaks of the Hazards in Freycinet National Park.
Visitors can enjoy beautiful beaches, coastal walks, fishing, heritage buildings and the East Coast Heritage Museum, together with cafes, restaurants, local produce and nearby vineyards.
Located on the Great Eastern Drive, Swansea is an ideal base for exploring Freycinet Peninsula, Wineglass Bay, Bicheno, Spiky Bridge and the many attractions of Tasmania's east coast.
Swansea Barkmill, Tavern and Bakery
Adress: 82 Tasman Highway, Swansea TAS, Australia .Historic Swansea Museum Tavern and Bakery Circa 1885
Kate's Berry Farm
Adress: 12 Addison Street, Swansea, Tasmania, 7190, Australia .Kate's Berry Farm is a popular food and sightseeing destination just south of Swansea, with beautiful views across Great Oyster Bay towards Freycinet National Park and the Hazards.
The farm cafe and shop offer a tempting selection of berry-inspired desserts, freshly baked scones, ice cream, handcrafted chocolates, jams, berry wines and other Tasmanian treats.
Opening days and hours may vary seasonally and the farm may close during winter. Visitors should check the official Kate's Berry Farm website before travelling.
East Coast Heritage Museum
Adress: 22 Franklin Street, Swansea, Tasmania, 7190, Australia .Located in the original Swansea schoolhouse on the corner of Franklin and Noyes Streets, the East Coast Heritage museum brings the history of Swansea and the Glamorgan Spring Bay region to life.
The museum's displays explore Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage, early European settlement, convict and whaling history, rural and community life, military memorabilia and significant local families. The building also incorporates the Swansea War Memorial and the Glamorgan Spring Bay Historical Society.
The museum is currently open Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and is closed on public holidays. Group visits and opening outside of regular hours may be arranged in advance. Please check current opening times before visiting or telephone (03) 6256 5066.
Jubilee Beach
Adress: Jubilee Beach, Swansea, Tasmania, 7190, Australia .Jubilee Beach is Swansea's main swimming beach, offering beautiful views across Great Oyster Bay towards Freycinet National Park and the Hazards.
The beach is popular for swimming, beach walks, picnics and watching spectacular sunrises. Dolphins and migrating whales may also be seen in the bay, while Swansea Jetty and boat launching facilities are nearby.
Guests staying at Swansea Cottages & Lodge Suites enjoy private, direct walking access to Jubilee Beach approximately 60 metres from the property, with no roads to cross.
Swansea Boart Launching ramp and Jetty Complex
Adress: Franklin Street Swansea .This facility allows boats of all trailerable sizes to be launched into Great Oyster Bay. Large 7M+ vessels may need a marginally higher tide to launch and retrieve..
The jetty or Pier also allows for fishing with a wide range of fish often caught from flat head, trevalley, bream, cod, salmon, squid etc to name but a a few varieties that inhabit and move around the bay.
Fishing rods are available from Reception at Swansea Cottages & Motel Suites and all tackle requirements available from Morris' Store in the main street adjacent Jubilee Beach
Morris' General Store
Adress: 13-15 Franklin St, Swansea Tasmania, Australia .Morris' Store Circa 1838 is an icon in itself and a must visit when visiting Swansea.
Servicing the needs of both the local community and visitors since 1838, this business retains the character of the past combined with the facilities of the modern generation.
Although not a museum, there is free entry to to their visitors rooms which displays some relics of the past.
It is an old fashioned General Store, renowned for having a massive variety of products at very fair (and often surprising) prices.
Simply a must do!
Teller's Gallery and Cafe
Adress: 7 Maria St Swansea Tasmania .A wine bar situated in the Old CBA Bank on the corner of Maria and Franklin St, serving cheese platters, toasties, cakes, coffee and of course a variety of local wines.
Artifakt Gallery and Cafe
Adress: 26 Franklin Street, Swansea, Tasmania 7190, Australia .Artifakt Gallery and Cafe is a welcoming café and gallery located in the centre of Swansea.
Enjoy coffee, breakfast, lunch, homemade cakes and café-style meals in a relaxed setting. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices may be available. The licensed café also offers a selection of Tasmanian wines and spirits.
Visitors can browse an eclectic collection of local artwork, crafts, cards and Tasmanian timber pieces. Opening days and dining arrangements may vary, so please telephone (03) 6257 9095 before visiting.
RSL Club Bistro
Adress: 2 Noyes Street, Swansea TAS, Australia .Great Budget Meals for both locals and holiday makers and extremely popular.
Supporting local businesses. Mel Shell Oysters, Boomer Creek Olive Oil, Tasman Sea Salt
Tel:- (03) 62578188 for bookings (highly recommended as very popular)
Lunch Thursday - Sunday Noon tp 2.00PM
Dinner Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 5.30PM - 8.00PM
The Horny Cray
Adress: 14 Franklin St, Swansea TAS, Australia .Serving Fish n Chips and Burgers
Triabunna crayfish, Melshell Oysters, fresh fish, Milk Shakes, salad rolls and wraps. Plus pre prepared meals (curried scallops etc) menu changes daily.
Open 8.00AM - 6.00PM
Salt Shaker Restaurant
Adress: 11A Franklin St, Swansea TAS, Australia .Known for their seafood chowder and their outstanding views over Great Oyster Bay.
Licensed.
Lunch 10AM-2PM Dinner 5PM- 7PM
Tele- (03) 62578488
Piermont Homestead Restaurant
Adress: Tasman Highway (3km south of Swansea) .The Homestead Restaurant invites guests to taste authentic dishes crafted with the freshest local produce, in a casually elegant setting beside the bay.
Open for dinner 5 nights a week
Prices from $85 pp
Bookings essential.
Tele (03) 62578131
The Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery
Adress: 96 Tasman Highway, Swansea, Tasmania 7190, Australia .The Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery is a historic hospitality venue located in a restored nineteenth-century bark mill in Swansea.
The bar and restaurant serve lunch and dinner, including Tasmanian seafood, locally sourced produce, steaks, traditional pub favourites and wood-fired pizzas. The bakery café offers coffee, breakfast and lunch selections, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and takeaway choices.
The venue also features an outdoor courtyard, children’s playground and bottle shop offering local East Coast and Tasmanian wines. Opening arrangements may vary seasonally, so please check before visiting. Telephone (03) 6257 8094
Oyster Bay Seafoods
Adress: 40 Franklin St, Swansea TAS, Australia .Fish'n chips, local oysters and Asian stir fry.
Known for great "fat chips"
Tele (03) 6257 8998
Felicity's Antiques, Vintage & Tea Rooms
Adress: 1 Maria St, Swansea TAS, Australia .Felicity’s Antiques, Vintage & Tea Room offers charming indoor and garden seating with panoramic views across Great Oyster Bay towards the Freycinet Peninsula.
Enjoy all-day breakfast, lunch, homemade soups, scones, cakes and other sweet and savoury treats, accompanied by quality tea and coffee. Visitors can also browse an interesting collection of antiques, vintage pieces and collectables.
Opening days may vary, so please telephone 0419 731 484 before visiting.
Swansea Tennis Courts – Racquet and Ball Hire
Adress: 43 Franklin Street, Swansea, Tasmania 7190, Australia .R
Guests staying at Swansea Cottages & Lodge Suites can arrange access to two nearby Swansea Tennis Club courts. Tennis racquets and balls are available from reception at 43 Franklin Street.
Court access and equipment hire through reception are available exclusively to in-house guests of Swansea Cottages & Lodge Suites.
Other visitors should contact the Swansea Tennis Club directly to arrange court access. Public parking for non-guests is available at the Swansea Primary School car park in Franklin Street.
eception Swansea Cottages & Lodge Suites.
Sorry but only available to "in house" guests staying at Swansea Cottages & Motel Suites
Non Swansea Cottages guest will need to contact the Swansea Tennis Club to arrange access. Non guest parking is at the Swansea Primary School Carpark in Franklin Street
Freycinet Vineyard
Adress: 15919 Tasman Highway, Apslawn, Tasmania 7190, Australia .Freycinet Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard and winery situated between Swansea and Bicheno on Tasmania’s East Coast.
Visitors can sample a selection of estate-grown and produced Tasmanian wines at the cellar door, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and sparkling wines. Tasmanian cheese boards and coffee are also available.
The cellar door is open daily from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, except Christmas Day. Bookings are recommended for groups of six or more. Telephone (03) 6257 8574.
Craigie Knowe Vineyard & Flora’s Restaurant
Adress: 80 Glen Gala Road, Cranbrook, Tasmania 7190, Australia .Craigie Knowe is Tasmania’s oldest East Coast vineyard, offering relaxed wine tastings in a picturesque setting near Cranbrook.
Visit the cellar door to sample award-winning estate-grown wines. Cheese boards, gourmet platters and chocolate-and-wine matching experiences may also be available.
Flora’s Restaurant serves seasonal dishes featuring fresh Tasmanian produce, local seafood, premium meats and ingredients sourced from the East Coast and vineyard estate. The cellar door opens daily from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm. Restaurant days may vary and advance bookings are recommended. Telephone 0499 901 109.
Apéro Bistro at Spring Vale Wines
Adress: 130 Spring Vale Road, Cranbrook, Tasmania 7190, Australia .Apéro Bistro at Spring Vale Wines offers seasonal vineyard dining with French-inspired flair and Tasmanian soul.
The menu showcases locally sourced and foraged Tasmanian produce, native herbs and fresh seafood, prepared using classic French techniques and thoughtfully matched with Spring Vale wines.
Located among the vines at the historic family-owned Spring Vale Vineyard, Apéro Bistro provides a relaxed setting in which to enjoy the flavours and wines of Tasmania’s East Coast.
The restaurant operates seasonally. Advance bookings are recommended, and visitors should check current opening dates and hours. Telephone (03) 6257 8208.
Open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11AM-4PM (daily in school holidays)
Serving Tasmanian Scallops. Spring Bay Mussels, local vegetables from Cranbrook, St Mary's smoked wallaby and porterhouse from within Springvale Vineyard.
A Tale Among the Vines at Milton Vineyard
Adress: 14635 Tasman Highway, Swansea, Tasmania 7190, Australia .A Tale Among the Vines is Milton Vineyard’s relaxed cellar-door restaurant, overlooking the vines and lake on Tasmania’s East Coast.
The restaurant offers a seasonal, sharing-style menu featuring produce from its garden and nearby farms and producers. Enjoy several dishes accompanied by estate-grown Milton wines in a peaceful vineyard setting.
The restaurant currently opens Friday to Monday for lunch. Opening arrangements and menus may change seasonally, so advance bookings are recommended. Telephone or text 0448 801 032.
Boomer Creek Vineyard & Cellar Door
Adress: 10922 Tasman Highway, Little Swanport, Tasmania 7190, Australia .Boomer Creek Vineyard & Cellar Door is a boutique, family-owned vineyard situated at Little Swanport on Tasmania’s East Coast.
Sample estate-grown Tasmanian wines while enjoying picturesque views across the vineyard, Little Swanport and towards Schouten Island and the Freycinet Peninsula. Tasmanian produce platters are available to accompany the wines.
Opening days and hours vary seasonally, so visitors should check before travelling. The property is accessible to recreational vehicles and trailers. Telephone 0423 912 360.
Swansea Bowls Club
Adress: 1 Franklin St, Swansea TAS, Australia .Tele 0427 688 016
A beautiful water front local bowls club that welcome visitors to their club.
Wineglass Bay Cruises
Adress: 61 Jetty Road, Coles Bay TAS, Australia .Discover Wineglass bay from the Water with Wineglass bay Cruises and Experience the exquisite beauty of the Freycinet peninsula. Beautiful, remote, this is the place that only a few will ever visit.
Stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and a rare intimate perspective of one of Tasmania's most extraordinary places.
Schouten Passage !! is a 150 seat eco-adventure catamaran that will take you on this 4.5 hour award winning cruise.
Includes seasonal ploughman's lunch in Vista lounge and morning tea, freshly shucked oysters, canapes, lunch and beverages in the Sky (upstairs) lounge
Tele (03) 62 570355 two licensed bars.
Departs 10AM Returns 2.30PM
Maria Island Cruise and Walk
Adress: Triabunna Marina, Esplanade West, Triabunna, Tasmania 7190, Australia .Maria Island Cruise and Walk offers a memorable day exploring Maria Island National Park, departing from Triabunna Marina.
The experience includes a scenic cruise along Maria Island’s spectacular coastline, followed by time ashore. Guests can join a gentle guided walk through the World Heritage-listed convict settlement at Darlington and may encounter wombats, Forester kangaroos, wallabies and Cape Barren geese.
A buffet lunch featuring Tasmanian produce, together with juice, tea and coffee, is provided aboard the vessel. Cruise routes may include Maria Island’s dramatic coastline or Ile des Phoques, also known as the Island of Seals.
After 20 years under its original ownership, Maria Island Cruise and Walk will be operated by Pennicott Wilderness Journeys from 1 October 2026.
Tour dates and routes vary. Advance bookings are recommended. Telephone (03) 6257 1300.
Swansea Cottages & Lodge Suites
Adress: 43 Franklin St, Swansea TAS 7190, Australia .Swansea Cottages & Lodge Suites offers quality, well-appointed heritage-style accommodation in a distinctive garden-village setting in central Swansea, Tasmania. Choose from Lodge Suites, including Romantic Attic Spa Suites, a one-bedroom Deluxe Cabin and fully self-contained one, two and three-bedroom cottages.
Enjoy spacious cottage gardens, complimentary Wi-Fi, guest BBQ facilities, free onsite parking and direct private walking access to Jubilee Beach, with no roads to cross. Fishing rod hire, a large DVD library, games and access to two tennis courts are also available.
The property is approximately 50 metres from the Swansea Bark Mill bakery, café and tavern, and within easy walking distance of the town centre, shops and services. A hearty continental breakfast can be arranged in advance.
Loon-tit-er-mair-re-le-hoin-er Track (Waterloo Point)
Adress: Jetty Road, Swansea, Tasmania 7190, Australia .The loontitetermairrelehoiner walk is an easy 2.3-kilometre circuit offering spectacular coastal views across Great Oyster Bay towards the Freycinet Peninsula and Schouten Island.
Beginning at Waterloo Beach, the track follows the coastline around Waterloo Point before reaching Schouten Beach. Waterloo Point was the location of Swansea’s first European settlement in 1827, while the walk takes its name from the local Aboriginal people.
The track passes through a seasonal short-tailed shearwater, or muttonbird, breeding area and includes interpretive signs describing the area’s natural and cultural history.
Nature World - On the Great Eastern Drive
Adress: 18356A Tasman Hwy, Bicheno TAS, Australia .A Collection of Tasmanian Widlife. A 150 acre park - a place where the animals feel relaxed and at home in a beautiful natural setting surrounded by lagoons, forest and ocean. A sanctuary where the animals come first. A must visit location on your Tasmanian journey.
Tasmanian mammals, reptiles and birds.
Devils in the Dark - An unforgettable after dark experience to see devils in their natural habitat.
Tasmanian Devils, Wombats, pademelon, wallabies, kangaroo and Forester kangaroos, gallahs, cockatoos, snakes, platypus etc.
Open 9.30AM - 4.00PM daily
Tele- (03) 6257 1311
Wildspot Cafe for a large breakfast and lunch menu and wildlife photography display.
Offering morning and afternoon teas as well as light lunches!
ALL4 – All Terrain Tours
Adress: 1 Reserve Road, Coles Bay, Tasmania 7215, Australia .ALL4 offers fully guided all-terrain vehicle tours through remote areas of Freycinet National Park.
Choose from a two-hour ATV Adventure or a half-day ATV Explorer. Tours travel through coastal forest, bush tracks and boulder-strewn valleys to destinations such as South Friendly Beaches, Bluestone Bay and the dramatic coastal cliffs near Cape Tourville.
Tours are family-friendly, suitable for a range of ability levels and operate throughout the year, subject to conditions. Training and safety instructions are provided before departure. Advance bookings are recommended. Telephone (03) 6257 0018.
Freycinet Aqua Express
Adress: Coles Bay Boat Ramp, Garnet Avenue, Coles Bay, Tasmania 7215, Australia .Freycinet Aqua Express provides a scenic water-taxi service from Coles Bay into the heart of Freycinet National Park.
Travel across Great Oyster Bay to Hazards Beach, followed by a relatively level two-kilometre walk across the isthmus to spectacular Wineglass Bay. Visitors can choose a one-way or return journey and combine the service with the Wineglass Bay or Hazards Circuit walking tracks.
Transfers are also available to Cooks Beach, with Schouten Island transfers offered by arrangement. Services are subject to weather conditions and scheduled departure times. Advance bookings are recommended. Telephone (03) 6257 0355.
Penguin Tours - Bicheno
Adress: Tasman Highway, Bicheno TAS, Australia .An Educational and Exciting Wildlife Experience
Included transport from the Penguin Shop in Bicheno to private rookery
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Time 1 hour
Tele (03)6375 1333
The Freycinet Paddle
Adress: Muirs Beach, The Esplanade, Coles Bay, Tasmania 7215, Australia .The Freycinet Paddle is a relaxed three-hour guided sea-kayaking experience along the spectacular coastline of the Freycinet Peninsula.
Paddle beneath the pink granite peaks of the Hazards, past pristine beaches and across clear waters rich with marine life. Experienced guides share stories about the region, while a refreshment break is enjoyed on a secluded beach.
No previous kayaking experience is necessary. Stable double sea kayaks, safety equipment and warm jackets are provided. Participants must be at least seven years old, and advance bookings are recommended. Tour times vary seasonally and are subject to weather conditions.
Freycinet Air Tasmania
Adress: 109 Friendly Beaches Road, Coles Bay, Tasmania 7215, Australia .Freycinet Air Tasmania offers memorable helicopter flights over the spectacular Freycinet Peninsula and Tasmania’s East Coast.
Experience breathtaking aerial views of Wineglass Bay, the Hazards mountain range, Moulting Lagoon, Friendly Beaches, Schouten Island and the region’s pristine coastline. Scenic flights provide an exceptional perspective of this remarkable landscape without the need to walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout.
Private helicopter transfers, extended scenic experiences and a fly-and-wine experience are also available. Flights are subject to weather conditions and advance bookings are recommended. Telephone 0478 962 224.
Freycinet Marine Farm
Adress: 1784 Coles Bay Road, Coles Bay, Tasmania 7215, Australia .Freycinet Marine Farm offers some of Tasmania’s freshest seafood in a relaxed setting on the Freycinet Peninsula.
Pacific oysters and Tasmanian blue mussels are harvested from the farm, while scallops, rock lobster, fish and other premium seafood are sourced from Tasmanian waters. Enjoy your selection on the outdoor deck with a local wine, or choose takeaway.
Opening hours vary seasonally. Please check the official Freycinet Marine Farm website before visiting or telephone (03) 6257 0261.
Swansea Cycle Tours
Adress: Franklin St, Swansea Tasmania, Australia .Experience Cycling through vineyards north of Swansea. Select your favourite tour or cycle the 4 vines in a day.
Indulge in the Oyster Experience at Melshell overlooking Moulting Lagoon. Enjoy the scenery, wine tastings and local produce.
Tele 0400 899 956
The Pondering Frog - Cafe Ice-Creamery
Adress: 16494 Tasman Hwy, Bicheno TAS, Australia .- Meals/Licensed
-Devonshire Tea/Coffee
- Homemade ice-cream
- Gifts & Souvenirs
- Liqueurs
- RV Stopover
- Children's Playground
-A variety of farm animals for children
OPEN & DAYS A WEEK
Winter Hrs 8.00AM - 5.00PM
Summer Hrs 8.00AL - 7PM
Tele 0421 631299
Milton Vineyard
Adress: 14635 Tasman Highway, Swansea TAS, Australia .Milton Vineyard was first farmed in 1826 initially for fine Tasmanian wool but is now producing fine cool climate wines.
In the 19 hectare vineyard are plantings of the aromatics Pinot Gris, Reisling. and Gewurztraminer.
Our focus is on producing small quantities of hand made wine. Close attention is paid to every detail in the vineyard and the wines represent this exacting work.
ALM Restaurant Open for the summer season, Friday - Sunday 12.00PM - 3.00PM
Bookings necessary for groups of 6 or more.
Tele (03) 62 578 298
Spiky Bridge
Adress: Tasman Highway, Spiky Bridge, Swansea, Tasmania 7190, Australia .Spiky Bridge is one of Tasmania’s most distinctive convict-built landmarks, located approximately 7.5 kilometres south of Swansea on the Tasman Highway.
Built in 1843 by a convict road gang, the bridge was constructed from local fieldstones laid without mortar or cement. Upright stones along its parapet create the unusual spiky appearance from which the bridge takes its name.
Visitors can view the bridge, read the nearby interpretation signs and see the remains of the former governor’s cottage on the overlooking hill.
Melshell Oyster Shack
Adress: 9 Yellow Sandbanks Road, Dolphin Sands, Tasmania 7190, Australia .Melshell Oyster Shack offers an authentic farm-gate oyster experience beside the waters of Great Oyster Bay at Dolphin Sands, approximately 15 minutes north of Swansea.
Enjoy freshly shucked, award-winning Pacific oysters harvested from the family’s oyster leases in Great Oyster Bay and the Swan River. Other local seafood, Tasmanian cheeses and a self-cook kebab experience may also be available.
Visitors can relax at the colourful waterfront oyster shack, learn about the Melrose family’s oyster-farming history dating from 1984, or purchase fresh oysters to take away.
Open Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Closed weekends and public holidays. Telephone (03) 6257 0269.
Mayfield Estate
Adress: 11610 Tasman Highway, Little Swanport, Tasmania 7190, Australia .Mayfield Estate is a relaxed, welcoming cellar door approximately ten minutes south of Swansea, with sweeping views across Great Oyster Bay.
The family-owned working farm produces superfine Merino wool and premium cool-climate wines from its nine-hectare vineyard. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, a glass of wine, curated Tasmanian produce platters during the week and wood-fired pizzas on weekends.
The cellar door is generally open Friday to Monday from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm, with extended hours during summer. It is closed during August, on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Visitors should check current opening hours and book through the Mayfield Estate website.
Telephone 0435 739 575.
Tasman Sea Salt – The Salt Cellar & Saltworks
Adress: 97 Mayfield Jetty Road, Little Swanport, Tasmania 7190, Australia .Tasman Sea Salt offers visitors the opportunity to discover one of Tasmania’s most distinctive food stories at its source on the shores of Great Oyster Bay.
Visit The Salt Cellar to enjoy complimentary tastings, browse the range of pure sea salt flakes, salts and gifts, and learn about the unique clean-energy process that uses naturally occurring solar and thermal energy to transform seawater into delicate salt flakes.
Guided experiences include a Saltworks Tour, the signature Salt Sommelier tasting with locally sourced produce, seasonal winter experiences and an extended Salt Masterclass. Bookings are essential for guided tours and tastings.
The Salt Cellar is open Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, with casual visitors welcome without a booking. Telephone 0417 282 026.
Historic Kelvedon Boat Shed and Beach
Adress: Tasman Highway, Swansea TAS 7190, Australia .The heritage-listed Kelvedon Boat Shed is one of the most photographed buildings on Tasmania’s East Coast.
Situated on Shelly Point at the southern end of Kelvedon Beach, the historic boat shed occupies a striking coastal setting overlooking Great Oyster Bay towards the Freycinet Peninsula and Schouten Island.
Before reliable road transport reached the area, the boat shed played an important role in the operation of Kelvedon Estate. Farm supplies arrived by sea, while wool and other produce were dispatched from this point.
The restored boat shed can be admired and photographed from the beach. Visitors should respect the historic building and surrounding private property.
Coswell Beach – Swimming & Little Penguins
Adress: Coswell Beach Conservation Area, Tasman Highway, Swansea, Tasmania 7190, Australia .Coswell Beach is a peaceful, secluded beach just south of Swansea, offering clear water, coastal scenery and views across Great Oyster Bay. It is a lovely place for beach walks and swimming when conditions are calm.
The beach is also home to a sensitive colony of little penguins, sometimes traditionally called fairy penguins. The birds return from the sea after dusk, although sightings are never guaranteed.
Please protect the penguins by remaining quiet, keeping well away from birds and burrows, and never using flash photography or bright white lights. Dogs should be kept away from the penguin colony.
Vehicle access and a small parking area are available near the northern end of the beach. Coswell Beach is not patrolled, so visitors should assess the conditions carefully before entering the water.
Spiky Beach Conservation Area and The Whale Trail
Adress: Swansea Plant Hire, Tasman Highway, Swansea Tasmania 7190, Australia .Spiky Beach Conservation Area is a secluded coastal reserve just south of Swansea, near historic Spiky Bridge. A short walking track leads from the unsealed car park to the beautiful 100-metre-long beach.
The clear blue water, pale sand, dark dolerite headlands and sea-worn rocks create sheltered corners and fascinating rock pools containing shells, anemones and other marine life.
Spiky Beach is ideal for relaxing, photography, exploring the shoreline and swimming when conditions are calm. It is also a stop on Tasmania’s East Coast Whale Trail, providing opportunities to watch for migrating whales offshore.
The beach is not patrolled, so visitors should assess the conditions carefully before entering the water and supervise children around the shoreline and rocks.
Please keep a look at for Whales from Sept onward as they migrate south for summer.
Webber (Long) Point Beach and Coastal Reserve
Adress: Long Point, Tasman Highway, Swansea, Tasmania 7190, Australia .Long Point Beach and Coastal Reserve is situated approximately four kilometres south of Swansea, beside the local Tasmanian Abalone Farms at Webber Point.
The reserve offers an attractive natural beach, rocky coastline and extensive views across Great Oyster Bay towards the Freycinet Peninsula. It is a peaceful location for coastal walks, photography and enjoying the changing colours of the bay.
When the swell and conditions are suitable, Long Point can also provide good surfing for experienced surfers.
The beach is unpatrolled and conditions can change quickly. Visitors should assess the surf carefully, take particular care around rocks and supervise children near the water.
Wineglass Bay
Adress: WinWineglass Bay Walking Tracks Car Park, Freycinet Drive, Freycinet, Tasmania 7215, Australia .Wineglass Bay is one of Tasmania’s most celebrated natural attractions, located within Freycinet National Park. Its curved white-sand beach, clear blue water and dramatic granite peaks make it a memorable day trip from Swansea.
The Wineglass Bay Lookout walk is 2.6 kilometres return and takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. The Grade 3 track includes steep sections, rough surfaces and many steps. More experienced walkers can continue to Wineglass Bay Beach or complete the 11-kilometre Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach circuit.
A valid Tasmania Parks Pass is required. Toilets and drinking-water taps are available at the walking-tracks car park. Sturdy footwear, drinking water and clothing suitable for changing weather conditions are recommended.
BICHENO
Adress: Bicheno Newsagency, Foster Street, Bicheno Tasmania 7215, Australia .Bicheno is a relaxed seaside town on Tasmania’s East Coast, approximately 43 kilometres north of Swansea—a scenic drive of around 35 minutes along the Tasman Highway.
The town is known for its little penguins, fresh seafood, beautiful beaches and distinctive orange-coloured granite coastline. Popular attractions include the Bicheno Blowhole, the Gulch, Whalers Lookout, Waubs Bay, Diamond Island and the Bicheno Foreshore Walk.
Visitors can also enjoy guided penguin tours, wildlife experiences, swimming, surfing, fishing, glass-bottom boat tours and local cafés and restaurants. Bicheno makes an enjoyable half-day or full-day excursion from Swansea.
COLES BAY
Adress: Coles Bay Road, Coles Bay Tasmania 7215, Australia .Coles Bay is a relaxed seaside village on Tasmania’s East Coast, approximately 58 kilometres from Swansea—a scenic drive of around 45 minutes.
Situated beside Great Oyster Bay beneath the striking pink-granite peaks of the Hazards, Coles Bay is the gateway to Freycinet National Park and the world-famous Wineglass Bay.
Visitors can enjoy sheltered beaches, coastal walks, swimming, fishing, kayaking, scenic cruises and flights around the Freycinet Peninsula. The village also offers cafés, restaurants, local seafood, shops and magnificent views across the bay.
Coles Bay and Freycinet National Park make an ideal full-day excursion from Swansea.
CAMPBELL TOWN
Adress: Campbell Town, Tasmania 7210, Australia .Campbell Town is a historic Tasmanian Midlands town approximately 69 kilometres from Swansea—a drive of around 50 minutes via the scenic Lake Leake Highway.
Situated on the Heritage Highway between Hobart and Launceston, the town is renowned for its colonial architecture and convict history. Its best-known landmark is the convict-built Red Bridge, completed in 1838 across the Elizabeth River.
Visitors can explore the Convict Brick Trail and historic streetscape, browse local shops and galleries, visit the convict cellars beneath the former Foxhunters Return coaching inn, or relax beside the river. Campbell Town also offers cafés, bakeries and convenient services for travellers.
It makes an enjoyable excursion from Swansea or an interesting stop when travelling between Swansea and Launceston.
TRIABUNNA
Adress: Services Australia Agent, Vicary Street, Triabunna Tasmania 7190, Australia .Triabunna is a historic coastal town and working fishing port approximately 50 kilometres south of Swansea—a scenic drive of around 40 minutes along the Tasman Highway.
Situated beside Spring Bay, Triabunna is the departure point for the passenger ferry to Maria Island National Park. Visitors travelling to the island check in at the Maria Island Gateway building beside the Triabunna wharf.
Around the town, visitors can explore the marina, follow the self-guided Triabunna Discovery Walk, see preserved convict-era buildings and visit the Tasmanian Seafarers Memorial. Fresh local seafood can also be enjoyed near the fishing boats and waterfront.
Triabunna makes an enjoyable excursion from Swansea or the starting point for a memorable day trip to Maria Island.
Meetus Falls
Adress: Meetus Falls Track, Royal George, Tasmania 7213, Australia .Meetus Falls is a secluded natural attraction situated within the forested country near Lake Leake, approximately one hour’s drive from Swansea.
The waterfall drops dramatically into the Cygnet River gorge and is viewed from a lookout reached by a short bushwalking track. The walk takes approximately 40 minutes return and includes steep, rocky and uneven sections. The falls are particularly impressive following good rainfall.
Access is via remote, unsealed forest roads. A suitable four-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended, and visitors should check current road, weather and reserve conditions before leaving. Sturdy footwear, drinking water and appropriate outdoor clothing are also advisable.
OATLANDS
Adress: Oatlands, Tasmania 7120, Australia .Oatlands is one of Tasmania’s most significant historic towns, approximately 115 kilometres from Swansea—a drive of around 1 hour and 15 minutes via Lake Leake Highway and Campbell Town.
Located on the Heritage Highway, Oatlands is renowned for its remarkably well-preserved Georgian sandstone buildings, many constructed by convict labour during the nineteenth century.
The town’s best-known landmark is the historic Callington Mill, built in 1837 and now forming part of the Callington Mill Distillery precinct. Visitors can also follow the heritage walking route, explore historic churches and civic buildings, browse local shops and galleries, or enjoy a peaceful walk beside Lake Dulverton.
Oatlands makes an interesting day trip from Swansea, particularly for visitors interested in Tasmania’s colonial and convict heritage.
Devil's Corner
Adress: 1 Sherbourne Road, Apslawn, Tasmania 7190, Australia Approximately 20 kilometres north of Swansea—a 15-20 minute drive. .Devil’s Corner Cellar Door is situated among the vineyards of Apslawn, approximately 15–20 minutes north of Swansea on Tasmania’s Great Eastern Drive.
Visitors can enjoy hosted tastings of cool-climate Tasmanian wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and sparkling wines. Fishers of Freycinet and Devil’s Corner Kitchen serve local seafood, pizzas, pasta and seasonal dishes to enjoy with a glass of wine.
The distinctive cellar door and lookout offer sweeping views across the vineyards towards Moulting Lagoon and the Hazards mountain range.
The cellar door is open seven days from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, except Christmas Day and Good Friday. Bookings are required for wine tastings. Food-service days may vary, so visitors should check current arrangements before travelling.
Nine Mile Beach
Adress: Dolphin Sands Road, Dolphin Sands, Tasmania 7190, Australia Approximately 15–20 minutes by car from Swansea, depending on the chosen public access point. .Nine Mile Beach is a long, peaceful stretch of sandy coastline extending along Dolphin Sands,(9.4 miles or 15.1 Km long), Oyster Bay and offers expansive views across the water towards the Freycinet Peninsula and the Hazards.
The beach is popular for long walks, beachcombing, fishing, photography and enjoying the quiet coastal surroundings. Public beach-access points are located at intervals along Dolphin Sands Road, while Bagot Point lies at the eastern end near the mouth of the Swan River.
Nine Mile Beach is not patrolled. Visitors should take care when swimming, supervise children closely and use the designated access tracks to help protect the coastal dunes.
