Richardsons Beach

The East Coast


Tucked behind Richardsons Beach, near the entrance to Freycinet, these camp sites are seriously popular. From late December to mid-February and at Easter, site allocation is via a ballot system: download the application form and submit it by 31 July. Outside the ballot period, book via the Freycinet National Park Visitor Information Centre. National park entry fees apply.

If Richardsons Beach is full, ask about additional camp sites at Honeymoon Bay and Ranger Creek.


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1. Richardsons Beach

0.01 MILES

An accessible, safe-swimming beach within Freycinet National Park, with much-sough-after camp sites.

2. Honeymoon Bay

0.7 MILES

Tiny Honeymoon Bay – a short walk from Freycinet Lodge – comes into its own at sunset when the lichen-covered rocks light up a deep umber.

3. Muirs Beach

0.88 MILES

Easily accessible beach at Coles Bay township. West-facing equals great sunsets!

4. Sleepy Bay

1.22 MILES

A beautiful granite-framed cove 10 minutes walk from the Cape Tourville Rd. Great snorkelling and diving.

5. Wineglass Bay Lookout

1.95 MILES

This fabulous lookout looks out (as they do) over the famous bay from 'the Saddle' – the dip between Mt Amos and Mt Mayson, aka the Hazards. It's a steep…

6. Cape Tourville

2.23 MILES

There’s an easy 20-minute, wheelchair-accessible circuit here for beautiful panoramas of Freycinet Peninsula’s eastern coastline. Along the way you can…

7. Cape Tourville Lighthouse

2.25 MILES

If you're feeling romantic, Cape Tourville Lighthouse, built in 1971, is a magical spot to watch the sunrise.

8. Bluestone Bay & Whitewater Wall

2.33 MILES

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