The seaside resort of Swansea overlooks Great Oyster Bay with magnificent views to the Freycinet Peninsula. You can travel from here by ferry to Coles Bay which is a sheltered inlet on the edge of Freycinet National Park. You can swim in the cool blue waters and marvel at The Hazards which are a natural wonder - three amazing pink granite peaks rising from up out of the sea . Accommodation options here include a hostel, free camping, or luxury cabins. Don’t miss a visit to Wineglass Bay, voted one of the world’s top 10 beaches.

On the border of Douglas Aspley National Park, is the town of Bicheno where due to the nearby marine reserves, diving is a popular activity as are the early evening penguin tours.