Scenic coastal view at Great Oyster Bay in Freycinet National Park, showing bright orange lichen-covered granite rocks in the foreground, turquoise water with dark seaweed patches, a long white sandy beach and rugged mountains under a blue sky.

Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula, Australia

Scenic Cruises to Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula, Australia

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Things to see in Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula

Along Tasmania’s east coast, Great Oyster Bay opens like a calm, blue gateway to the Freycinet Peninsula,  a place where pale sand curves around turquoise water and the Hazards mountain range glows rose-gold in the sun. This region is best known for Freycinet National Park and its world-famous Wineglass Bay, often photographed for its perfect sweep of white shoreline and mirror-still surf. Cruises here slow the pace, letting the coastline reveal itself: quiet coves, nesting seabirds, wild oysters growing in tidal shallows and water so clear it looks polished by the sun.

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  • Elevated view of Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park at sunrise, showing a curved white-sand beach, turquoise water, forested mountains, and warm golden light illuminating the coastline.

    Join a Wineglass Bay cruise, the premier way to see Freycinet’s iconic coastline.

  • Curved boardwalk overlooking the rocky coastline and deep blue ocean in Freycinet National Park, with forested hills and mountains in the distance under a bright sky.

    Explore Freycinet National Park where pink granite mountains meet bright blue sea.

  • Close-up of a kookaburra perched on a weathered tree branch against a bright blue sky, showing its cream and brown feathers and distinctive sturdy beak.

    Look for dolphins, sea birds and seasonal whales as your ship glides through the bay.

  • Rocky shoreline in Freycinet National Park at sunset, with the Hazards mountain range lit in warm orange light and dramatic red clouds stretching across the sky above calm coastal waters.

    Admire coastal sunsets that turn the Hazards Range warm shades of peach and apricot.

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Cruises to Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula often feature Wineglass Bay as a scenic highlight, woven into larger Tasmania and Australia cruise itineraries. Many voyages include coastal days where the ship drifts close to the Freycinet peaks, giving you open-air views of rugged shoreline and sparkling water right from the deck. Depending on the route, itineraries may pair Freycinet with stops like Hobart, Port Arthur or the Great Ocean Road, a mix of wild nature, colonial history and seaside towns. Browse more Australia cruises to plan your trip.

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Discover Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula on your next cruise

A Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula cruise brings Tasmania’s coastal beauty into full view, with soft peaks, hidden inlets and wildlife moving quietly through blue water and forest edges. Scenic cruising means the landscape becomes your backdrop for the day, seen from open decks with the sea breeze in your hair.

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Vertical view of sunlit orange granite rocks along the water in Freycinet National Park, with forested mountains and a soft, colorful sky in the background.

Sunset paints Freycinet’s granite shores in fiery color as calm waters meet rugged Tasmanian peaks.

Vertical aerial view of Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park, showing a crescent of white sand, turquoise water with small boats, and forested mountains stretching into the distance.

Take it all in as Wineglass Bay curves into coastal perfection.

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