Adventures Magazine 2 | Page 82

A D VE N T U R E S CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: The rugged granite shore of Freycinet; first light – and coffee – at the Friendly Beaches; The view from Cape Tourville Lighthouse. 82 ADVENTURES F R E Y C INE T N P, TA S A n arcing ribbon of white sand that splits the shimmering blue sea from towering granite peaks: no seascape magnetises travellers quite like Freycinet’s famous Wineglass Bay. This alluring panorama is a highlight of any itinerary along Tassie’s east coast, but it’s not the only reason to spend time in Freycinet National Park (NP). All over the Freycinet Peninsula, more subtle but equally stirring scenes await discovery – from the fiery, lichen-covered boulders that tumble away into the sea and forested peaks reflected in shallow tarns, to the towering sand dunes carved by the whims of the sea. As one of the state’s most popular camping destinations, Freycinet offers excellent national park facilities, with a choice of powered and unpowered sites close to amenities, walk-in sites for