The East Coast
The island’s only vineyard produces decent pinot noir, oaked chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Everything is done on-site, right down to the labels. Roll up…
Must-see attractions in The East Coast
The East Coast
The Bull family has been growing grapes beneath the east-coast sun since 1979 – this was the first vineyard on the coast. The vibe at the cellar door is…
The East Coast
In the 1897 school building adjacent to the Tin Centre, there’s a display on the social history of Derby as opposed to its mining past, including some…
The East Coast
The final resting place of Waubedebar, the local Aboriginal woman who fished a couple of hapless sailors from the surf in the early 1800s. Waubs Beach, in…
The East Coast
A multi-storey bluestone-and-brick special, the 1838 Morris’ General Store is the biggest object in Swansea. And it's still selling stuff – these days it…
The East Coast
Swansea's central town beach (the smaller of two beaches here) is a fairly demure affair – shallow, with lots of seaweed. But hey, a beach is a beach if…
The East Coast
In between the craggy rockscape of little Governor Island and the Bicheno shoreline is this deep ocean ravine, where the town's fishing fleet shelters…
The East Coast
An accessible, safe-swimming beach within Freycinet National Park, with much-sough-after camp sites.
The East Coast
Drive to the top of Mt Tanner (331m) to see the island laid out like a treasure map below (just ignore the ugly communications tower).
The East Coast
Scramble up to this lofty lookout, looking north along the coast, and scan the horizon for whales: 'Thar she blows!'
The East Coast
There are many still-functioning historic buildings in Swansea, including the 1871 All Saints Anglican Church.
The East Coast
If you're feeling romantic, Cape Tourville Lighthouse, built in 1971, is a magical spot to watch the sunrise.
The East Coast
A beautiful granite-framed cove 10 minutes walk from the Cape Tourville Rd. Great snorkelling and diving.
The East Coast
Dating back to 1979, this little vineyard at Cranbrook produces petulant pinot noir and riesling.
The East Coast
Built in 1825, the stately Commissariat Store now houses the national park visitor centre.
The East Coast
Lookout on the Hazards Beach Track, along the western side of Freycinet National Park.
The East Coast
Easily accessible beach at Coles Bay township. West-facing equals great sunsets!
