Wineglass Bay

Wineglass Bay is one of Tasmania’s most photographed places, and for good reason. The white sand forms a perfect curve, the water is incredibly clear, and the views from the lookout are hard to beat.

The walk up to the lookout is short but steep, so you definitely feel it in your legs, especially on the way back down. However, once you reach the top, it is totally worth the effort. On a clear day you can see the full sweep of the bay and just how untouched it still feels.

If you have the time (and the energy), heading down to the beach itself is even better. It’s quieter, less crowded, and a great spot to sit, swim, or just take it all in before the walk back out.

The name Wineglass Bay is believed to come from the bay’s shape, which looks like the base of a wine glass when viewed from above. Another story links the name to the whaling days of the 1800s, when whale oil and blood from processing whales in the bay supposedly tinted the water red, giving it the appearance of a glass filled with wine. Thankfully those days are long gone, and today the bay is protected as part of Freycinet National Park.

We were very fortunate to have friends take us here and act as our tour guides. Such an unbelievably stunning location and one that was on our bucket list for visiting Tasmania. Also if you have a chance, it’s worth taking a walk up to the lighthouse, where you can see Wineglass Bay from another view point.