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Tasmania East Coast — Australia — Scenic
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Tasmania East Coast

Australia

Point-to-point
Hobart Launceston City Centre

In short: Tasmania East Coast is a About 545 km scenic road trip in Australia, typically driven over 4 days, best in Nov–Apr. Highlights: Hobart, Richmond, Coles Bay and Freycinet.

Distance
About 545 km
Duration
4 days
Best Season
Nov–Apr
IconicEasyScenicEV-friendly

The Tasman Highway from Hobart up Tasmania's beach-lined east coast, through dry hills, Freycinet Peninsula's geometrically perfect Wineglass Bay, the Bay of Fires' white sands and orange lichen-stained rocks, and the Pyengana Dairy Company to Launceston. The gentle counterpoint to the wild west coast.

~0 refuels
~1 charge
Practical notes
Buy the current Tasmania parks pass (https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/know-before-you-go/entry-fees) and check the live Parks alerts (https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/alerts) plus east-coast roads immediately before each day. Day 2 uses the named Wineglass Bay Lookout walk; carry water and obey fire, heat, track and access closures. Avoid wildlife hours. Stillwater is dining, not the endpoint.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Hobart to Coles Bay via Richmond

Richmond Bridge precinct · Freycinet Marine Farm

Day 2Freycinet National Park

Wineglass Bay Lookout walk · Geographe Restaurant

Day 3Coles Bay to St Helens via Bicheno

Bicheno Blowhole · Lobster Shack Tasmania

Day 4St Helens to Launceston via Bay of Fires and Pyengana

Bay of Fires selected public beach · St Columba Falls · Pyengana Dairy Farmgate Cafe

Stops along the route

Hobart — Departure — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Departure
Hobart
Begin the four-day northbound coast route.
Bicheno — City — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
City
Bicheno
Stop on the separate northbound transfer.
Pyengana — City — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
City
Pyengana
Use the dairy/falls corridor if open.
Launceston City Centre — Arrival — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Arrival
Launceston City Centre
The endpoint is the city; Stillwater is only a restaurant.

Things to Do

Richmond — Landmark — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Landmark
Richmond
Use a short heritage stop.
Coles Bay and Freycinet — Nature — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Nature
Coles Bay and Freycinet
Allow a dedicated base day and named walk.
St Helens and Bay of Fires — Nature — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Nature
St Helens and Bay of Fires
Choose one public coastal access.
Richmond Bridge precinct — Historic walk — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Historic walk
Richmond Bridge precinct
Make one short heritage stop before continuing to Freycinet.
Wineglass Bay Lookout walk — Grade 3 lookout walk — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Grade 3 lookout walk
Wineglass Bay Lookout walk
Allow about 1.5 hours return for the named lookout walk and check park/fire alerts; do not imply the full circuit.
Bicheno Blowhole — Coastal viewpoint — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Coastal viewpoint
Bicheno Blowhole
Use the formed public access and stay clear in swell.
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Bay of Fires selected public beach — Coastal walk — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Coastal walk
Bay of Fires selected public beach
Choose one open public access and obey fire and road alerts.
St Columba Falls — Waterfall walk — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Waterfall walk
St Columba Falls
Add only if the road and track are open and daylight remains.

Where to Eat

Freycinet Marine Farm — Seafood — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Seafood
Freycinet Marine Farm
Use only within confirmed daytime opening hours.
Geographe Restaurant — Tasmanian — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Tasmanian
Geographe Restaurant
Reserve a Coles Bay dinner.
Lobster Shack Tasmania — Seafood — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Seafood
Lobster Shack Tasmania
Use as a Bicheno lunch and verify seasonal hours.
Pyengana Dairy Farmgate Cafe — Dairy cafe — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Dairy cafe
Pyengana Dairy Farmgate Cafe
Confirm the cafe is operating before relying on lunch.
Stillwater — Modern Tasmanian — Tasmania East Coast — Australia
Modern Tasmanian
Stillwater
Reserve this Launceston finish dinner.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Tasmania East Coast drive?

The Tasmania East Coast covers About 545 km from start to finish.

How long does the Tasmania East Coast take to drive?

Most travellers spend 4 days on the Tasmania East Coast, depending on stops and pace.

When is the best time to drive the Tasmania East Coast?

The recommended season for the Tasmania East Coast is Nov–Apr.

Where does the Tasmania East Coast start and end?

The Tasmania East Coast runs from Hobart to Launceston City Centre.

What are the main stops on the Tasmania East Coast?

The Tasmania East Coast passes through Hobart, Richmond, Coles Bay and Freycinet.

How difficult is the Tasmania East Coast to drive?

The Tasmania East Coast is rated easy and is best handled with any vehicle.

Can I drive the Tasmania East Coast in a regular car?

Yes — the Tasmania East Coast is paved end-to-end and a regular car is fine in normal conditions.

How many fuel stops are needed on the Tasmania East Coast?

Plan around 0 refuels (or about 1 EV charges) along the Tasmania East Coast, based on its About 545 km length.

Is the Tasmania East Coast EV friendly?

Yes — the Tasmania East Coast has charger coverage along the route and works as an EV road trip.

Is the Tasmania East Coast safe to drive?

Buy the current Tasmania parks pass (https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/know-before-you-go/entry-fees) and check the live Parks alerts (https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/alerts) plus east-coast roads immediately before each day. Day 2 uses the named Wineglass Bay Lookout walk; carry water and obey fire, heat, track and access closures. Avoid wildlife hours. Stillwater is dining, not the endpoint.

What scenic tier is the Tasmania East Coast?

The Tasmania East Coast is a iconic drive — Iconic road trips that anchor a region's reputation — postcard scenery, headline highways, and the routes most travellers want to drive.