The Aqua Taxi is a transport service on the Freycinet Peninsula Park that allows visitors to access this spectacular coastal National Park from the water for walking, kayaking and sightseeing. Experience Wineglass Bay the Easy Way or choose from a list of suggested itineraries, or tailor make your own Freycinet experience.
WINEGLASS BAY, the EASY WAY!
Want to walk on the world famous Wineglass Bay, but not up over the hill! Let Aqua Taxi take the strain out of your visit.
Enjoy a cruise down the Freycinet coastline in our custom-built vessel, be dropped at beach level and walk the easy 30min path across to Wineglass Beach.
Enjoy a wander, swim and picnic while you soak up the spectacular scenery. Meet us back at Hazards Beach for a return cruise back to Coles Bay. It’s simple!
Departs Daily from Coles Bay*: 09.30, 12.00, 14.00
Return times from Hazards Beach: 10.00, 12.30, 16.30
Cost per person: $70 return.
Bookings are essential. One way trips are available, please ask for details.
*Pick Up from Richardsons Beach below National Park Visitor Centre
Need to bring: Food and water, Suitable outdoor clothes, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, hat.
Parking: Please use the Visitor Centre Overflow Carpark
Special Notes: Path conditions are not suitable for wheelchairs or prams.
Bushwalkers - go further in Freycinet!
Enjoy bushwalking, and want to get away from it all, just for the day or overnight? Let the Aqua Taxi take you deep into the heart of the breathtaking Freycinet National Park.
Both one way and return services available to the simply stunning Hazards Beach, Cooks Beach or Schouten Island. Ask for further trip suggestions, walking times, equipment, etc.
Departs daily from Richardson’s Beach (below Visitor Centre) and The Fisheries (below Walking Tracks Carpark)
Cost per person: Hazards Beach $40 one way $70 return Cooks Beach $50 one way $90 return Schouten Island $70 one way $140 return
Important – all persons visiting Freycinet National Park by Aqua Taxi must have a National Parks Pass.
Private Charters / Special Services
Tailor-made experiences of the Freycinet National Park and coast. From $220 per hour (minimum 2 hour charter).
Equipment Shuttles – backpacks, supplies, kayaks can all be transported to designated points.
How to book
Bookings are essential and are made with Freycinet Adventures Ph. 03 6257 0500 or email: 2 Freycinet Drive, Coles Bay (first building as you enter Coles Bay).
Please Note:
Full payment / credit card details are required to confirm booking. Recommend 24hrs notice.
Cancellations: > 48 hrs notice – full refund ; < 48 hrs notice or missed departure due to late arrival – 100% cancellation charge.
Freycinet Adventures reserve the right to change departure times and prices. If we cancel due to bad weather or any other reason we will refund 100% cost or transfer your booking to another departure where possible.
We require a minimum of 2 people to run each service.
What do I need?
All the usual equipment for spending time in the Tasmanian outdoors:
Comfortable clothing, including rain jacket / warm jacket
Sunglasses, sunhat and sunscreen
Comfortable walking shoes, such as good sports shoes.
Sufficient food and water for your planned activity
National Parks pass if walking / going ashore.
Will I get my feet wet?
We make every effort to keep your feet dry getting on/off the Aqua Taxi, but it may be necessary to remove your shoes to keep them dry.
The vessel is a custom-built catamaran that can comfortably seat 10 passengers. The vessel is equipped with a stable platform that allows you to walk on and off the vessel with dry feet!
Where can I park?
at the Frey. National Park Visitor Centre overflow car park
at the Walking Track carpark within Frey. National Park (Park entry fees apply)
limited car parking is available at the Coles Bay jetty
Other Services available
Sea Kayak Transport A special drop-off or pick-up service that gives you more time to explore the Freycinet Peninsula by only having to paddle one-way.
Pack Transport A service to our passengers that makes overnight bushwalking a breeze! We can shift your pack between camps, leaving you to wander and explore unencumbered. Perfect for those wishing to hike over Mt Freycinet without a fully laden pack!
