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Freycinet National Park -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article Famous features of the park include its red and pink granite formations and a series of jagged granite peaks in a line, called "The Hazards." Founded in 1916, Freycinet is Tasmania's oldest park, along with (Click link for more info and facts about Mt Field National Park) Mt Field National Park. Freycinet National Park -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article The closest town to the national park is that of Coles Bay, though the largest close town is (A port city in southern Wales on an inlet of the Bristol Channel) Swansea. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fr/freycinet_national_park.htm   (180 words)

Walkabout - Coles Bay The Coles Bay-Freycinet National Park area is noted for its spectacular coastal scenery and its emphasis on fishing, boating, bushwalking and swimming. Coles Bay is situated at the northern edge of the Freycinet National Park. And they drive on the rough roads through the National Park stopping for a spectacular view or pulling off the road to go swimming in the clear, safe waters of the bay. www.walkabout.com.au /locations/TASColesBay.shtml   (875 words)

AustralianNationalParks.com Official Website Freycinet National Park Situated 212km north-east of Hobart Freycinet National Park is accessed through the town of Coles Bay. www.australiannationalparks.com /tasmania/freycinet   (1117 words)

the great outdoors Freycinet National Park is situated on the coast near Coles Bay in Tasmania. Located within the Freycinet National Park, Freycinet Lodge has successfully integrated superb, comfortable accommodation with a wilderness environment. It has 60 cabins located in a secluded bushland setting inside the National Park, which is home to many native animals and birds that can be seen in their natural surroundings close to the cabins. thegreatoutdoors.com.au /display.php?ID=8471   (389 words)

History of Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park: Coles Bay, Tasmania Freycinet National Park was declared in August 1916. The Field Naturalists were strong advocates of protecting the area further through the creation of a national park. The brothers Freycinet were senior officers on Baudin's expedition, although it is unclear which one the peninsula was named after. www.freycinetcolesbay.com /about_freycinet/history.htm   (1689 words)

TRAVELER: Tasmania @ nationalgeographic.com The island’s largest national park forms the southern portion of the World heritage area. The park is home to an extensive array of plant species, including the cushion plant and the carnivorous sundew plants. The park is also home to the kookaburra, a member of the kingfisher family whose laughing howl can be heard from a distance. www.nationalgeographic.com /traveler/9609/tazmania/taznation.html   (970 words)

Getting There Once inside the national park, Freycinet Lodge is a further 2 km on the right hand side of the road. Freycinet Lodge is just 2 1/2 hours drive along the scenic Tasman Hwy (A3) from Hobart, through Sorell (or Richmond), Triabunna and Swansea. Spectacular views of the Freycinet Peninsula can be seen all along the coast just south of Swansea and again from a lookout north of Cranbrook. www.freycinetlodge.com.au /getting.htm   (337 words)

Kayaking Freycinet National Park on Wetdawg.com Over the next week we will paddle the length of the peninsula, one of Tasmania’s first national parks, tracing the history of the place and the people who have come here, and gone again. Freycinet Peninsula extends 30 kilometres into the Tasman Sea from the east coast of Tasmania, Australia’s smallest and only island state. But for everything it has lost, Freycinet has retained that which makes it unique. www.wetdawg.com /pages/touring/kayaking_freycinet/index_sk.php   (968 words)

DISCOVER TASMANIA AUSTRALIA - TASMANIAN TOURISM DIRECTORY Home Page The Tasmanian National Parks Association (TNPA) was formed in June 2001 in order to provide the public a voice in ensuring that Tasmania's magnificent National Parks and reserves retain their unique position in the conservation of biodiversity and public enjoyment. Maria Island is a unique National Park with many points of interest - an island ecology, accessible geological history, historic buildings and ruins from convict and pioneer times, sweeping coastal vistas, secluded beaches, rugged coastal cliffs and mountains, varied bushwalks, marine reserves, fishing areas, abundant birds and readily visible wildlife. Travel to a World Heritage Area, listed along side Mt Everest, the Grand Canyon, Kakadu National Park and the Great. www.discover-tasmania.com.au   (1752 words)

Global Adrenaline :: Australia New Zealand :: Australia :: Best of Australia (U.S. Winter) In Freycinet, we will sea kayak in Coles Bay, and hike, rock climb and abseil in Freycinet National Park. The park, set on the Freycinet Peninsula, is an ideal location for adventure activities amongst the spectacular granite peaks and pristine wilderness coastlines of Tasmania's magnificent eastern coast. After lunch, we will depart for the world-famous Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, where we will begin our explorations in this region with an afternoon visit to the wonder of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and a hike into the Valley of the Winds. www.globaladrenaline.com /australianewzealand/australia/trip9   (2407 words)

Freycinet Lodge: Hotels, Motels, Accommodation at Freycinet National Park: Coles Bay, Tasmania The property has 60 tastefully furnished cabins situated in a bushland setting, which is located within Freycinet National Park - the home of spectacular Wineglass Bay. Freycinet Lodge: Hotels, Motels, Accommodation at Freycinet National Park: Coles Bay, Tasmania Freycinet lodge is Tasmania's premier environmentally friendly resort having won many awards and recommendations. www.wineglassbay.com /accommodation/freycinet_lodge/freycinet_lodge.htm   (157 words)

Your guide to Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park: Coles Bay, Tasmania Australia Freycinet National Park is home to the only interpretation centre on the east coast of Tasmania. Mention Coles Bay, Wineglass Bay, and Freycinet National Park to a Tasmanian and you'll see eyes light up with thoughts of fishing and boating, bushwalking, sea kayaking, rock climbing, sun and sand, and spectacular coastal scenery. Explore this online guide for further information on accommodation (hotels, motels, B and Bs, camping, youth hostels, and caravan parks), restaurants, activities and tours, transportation, shops and services, photos of Freycinet National Park, maps of this area of Tasmania, information on Freycinet, and frequently asked questions. www.freycinetcolesbay.com /select.htm   (224 words)

BUG - Backpackers Guide to Maria Island, Bicheno, Freycinet National Park and Tasmania's east coast, Australia The most popular hiking trail in Freycinet National Park is the one-hour walk to the Wine Glass Bay lookout although many backpackers prefer the longer route which continues on to Wine Glass Bay and Hazards Beach. It is conveniently situated as an ideal base for exploring both the Douglas Apsley and Freycinet National Parks. Douglas Apsley National Park is mostly dry eucalypt forest, however it also harbours pockets of rainforest and there are plenty of hiking trails and spots for a swim. www.bugaustralia.com /destinations/au-tasec.html   (774 words)

Coles Bay Tasmania The Freycinet Lodge is located in the suburb of Freycinet National Park in the heart of Coles Bay city. The national park is home to many native animals and birds and these can be seen in their natural surroundings close to the cabins.... It projects eastward from the Tasmanian mainland and is mostly comprised of a National Park. www.bcl.com.au /hobart/coles-bay.htm   (241 words)

AUSTRALIA TRAVEL In the east is Freycinet National Park with the purity of Wineglass Bay. Park to the stark Pinnacles of the Nambung National Park. There is an excellent network of National Parks which protect most of the areas of natural beauty but accommodation and entry permits are often strictly limited and need to be booked well in advance. www.travelarc.com /australiatravel.html   (6090 words)

Freycinet National Park : Introduction Freycinet National Park (Overview of Freycinet National Park) If you only have time to visit one place in Tasmania, make sure it's Freycinet National Park. Six kilometers (3 3/4 miles) outside town and inside the national park is the Cape Tourville Lighthouse, which allows extensive views north and south along the coast and across several of the small islands in the Tasman Ocean. www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=1445&catID=1445010001   (232 words)

A New Realm Media Production I Australian National Parks The parks range in size from the Rocky Cape National Park, 3,064 hectares, at the western end of the north coast to the vast Southwest National Park, 608,000 hectares, in the World Heritage Area of the south-west. www.ciaodarling.com /australiannationalparks/tasmania   (1510 words)

YHA Australia Hostels - Coles Bay - Esplanade YHA Backpackers Hostel Freycinet National Park is one of east coast's most popular destinations with secluded beaches, spectacular scenery, red granite mountains and clear blue water. Situated in the Coles Bay Township, 1km from the Freycinet National Park, the Iluka Backpackers YHA is over the road from Muirs Beach. Bushwalking/Hiking, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Flying, Swimming, National Park, Beach www.yha.com.au /hostels/details.cfm?HostelID=70   (220 words)

Tour of Tasmania: Freycinet Peninsula Coles Bay is frequently used as a staging point for those wishing to visit the Freycinet National Park. There are many walks in the National Park, ranging from short family walks to overnight expeditions for experienced bushwalkers, which reach the southern tip of the peninsula. There is an extensive backpackers lodge, and campsites are available within the National Park. www.tased.edu.au /tot/e/freycinet.html   (276 words)

FREYCINET PENINSULA The Freycinet Peninsula is covered in the beautiful Freycinet National Park, which continues over onto Schouten Island. At the entrance to the Freycinet Peninsula is Coles Bay and the fantastic hazard, which are 300 metre high, pink, granite outcrops. The park is made up of fantastic beaches, beautiful wildflowers, and plentiful wildlife. www.australianexplorer.com /freycinet_peninsula.htm   (251 words)

National park maps The S-W National Park, Tasmania's largest, is mainly a remote wilderness country possessing scenic grandeur of an extraordinary kind. Situated in central western Tasmania, Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park is one of the most famous of Tasmania's parks. The oldest National Park in Tasmania, Mt. Field offers a great variety of outdoor opportunities. www.map-centre.com.au /nat_park.htm   (653 words)

TASMANIAN OVERLAND TREK Trekking in the pristine wilderness of Tasmania, including the Overland Trek and Freycinet National Park Before heading off to Cradle Mountain we will stretch our legs in Freycinet National Park. 3 Full day walk in the spectacular National Park on the Freycinet Peninsula. www.exodus.co.uk /holidays/tlo.html   (300 words)

Fitness Escapes - Escape to Tasmania. Cradle Mountain, Freycinet National Park After the usual relaxing Tai Chi start and healthy breakfast we say farewell to Freycinet National Park and travel north along the East Coast stopping at The Gardens, located along the Bay of Fires coastline for some beach activities, relaxation time and picnic lunch. On arrival at Hobart airport a private coach will transfer you to Freycinet Lodge for your stay in the natural timber cabins tucked away in the beautiful bushland of Freycinet National Park. A network of National Parks and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area - some of which you'll see and experience first hand when you join us on our Fitness Escape to Tasmania, where you'll breathe the world's cleanest air and rejoice in pure water and fertile soils. www.fitnessescapes.com.au /dest_tas.php   (916 words)

Freycinet Walk - 3 Days Visit Freycinet National Park for a full day walk, discovering the secluded bays, white sand beaches and sheer granite cliffs on your walk to Wineglass Bay. On this three day walk, you explore the Freycinet National Park on the East Coast of Tasmania and the Douglas Apsley National Park nearby. This park is the largest area of undisturbed dry sclerophyll forest remaining in Tasmania. www.affiliate.viator.com /brochure/product_show.jsp?CODE=3200FW3D&ID=1010&PRODUCTID=1016&AUID=3358   (1371 words)

Sheoaks - Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Coles Bay - Tasmania We are on the outskirts of the village of Coles Bay and 5 km from the entrance to Freycinet National Park. The Freycinet Peninsula is a special place where you cannot help but unwind. Inside the Park there are short walks (Sleepy Bay, Cape Tourville, Wineglass Bay lookout, Saltwater Lagoon at Friendly Beaches), half day walks (Wineglass Bay, Wineglass Bay/Hazards Beach, Mt Amos), or longer walks again. www.sheoaks.com   (692 words)

Discover Tasmania - freycinet national park Freycinet National Park offers a multi-day circuit featuring granite sea crags, coastal bushland, beach-side camping and clean, blue-green water. home > things to do & see > wilderness & wildlife > walking & trekking > great bushwalks > freycinet national park Freycinet is popular with independent walkers, but guided walks are also available, including a catered and supported four-day walk based in comfortable private standing camps. www.discovertasmania.com.au /home/index.cfm?siteid=491   (201 words)

Freycinet & Strahan Adventures. - Home Discover the secrets of Freycinet National Park – the amazing colours of its landscape, the human stories and its true essence – the feeling of freedom. Experience natural adventure on a relaxed guided tour of Freycinet National Park, Tasmania with award-winning Freycinet Adventures. The Freycinet Paddle is the ultimate way to experience Freycinet. www.freycinetadventures.com.au   (149 words)

Australian Leisure Product Proceed to Freycinet National Park on the Freycinet Peninsula, beneath an inspirational cluster of pink granite peaks known as the Hazards. Opportunity to see a 'Tasmanian Devil' before continuing to Freycinet National Park, renowned for its jagged granite peaks and white sandy beaches. Enter Mt Field National Park where a short rainforest walk leads to the spectacular sight of Russell Falls. www.1stclassholidays.com /australia/aud/aus_esctours_tasmania.htm   (4843 words)

Journeys - Ecotours and Travel - Untamed Tasmania formerly Tasmania Discovery You will be transferred to a designated point where you will be introduced to your guides before embarking on a scenic cruise that will deliver you to the secluded coastal camp in the heart of Freycinet National Park. Over one third of the landmass is protected in National Parks and Reserves and is listed as a World Heritage Area. Today you will explore Tasmania’s oldest coastal National Park and spend the night camped out on a secluded beach in total comfort. www.journeys-intl.com /destinations/pacific/australia/501   (2374 words)

ipedia.com: Tasmania Article The South-West region is densely forested National Park holding some of the last temperate rainforests in the Southern Hemisphere. The temperate climate and rustically appealing environment (for example, Richmond Bridge in south-eastern Tasmania is the oldest bridge in Australia) has made Tasmania a popular choice for retirees who prefer a temperate climate over a tropical one such as Queensland. It was not well charted until the advent of satellite imaging. www.ipedia.com /tasmania.html   (1451 words)

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