A speedboat creates a white wake as it moves across calm blue water near Coles Bay, with a distant coastline and mountains under a clear sky.
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Freycinet Aqua Express Cooks Beach to Coles Bay

from A$85
30 mins
Coles Bay
All Ages (0+)
Free Cancellation (48 hours prior)

Skip the long walk back from Cooks Beach on the Freycinet Peninsula Circuit. The Freycinet Aqua Express collects you from the beach at 10am and drops you at the Coles Bay boat ramp around 10:35am, with views of The Hazards along the way. One bag per person, no age limits, and a Parks Pass is required.

  • A speedboat creates a white wake as it moves across calm blue water near Coles Bay, with a distant coastline and mountains under a clear sky.
  • A small blue and yellow boat, possibly part of the Freycinet Aqua Express, is moored on a sandy beach with clear turquoise water; a few people walk along the shoreline of Coles Bay with green hills in the background.
  • A group of people walk on a sandy beach at Cooks Beach towards a blue boat ramp, with trees and the Freycinet mountains in the background under a clear sky.
  • Aerial view of a speedboat moving across blue-green water near the forested coastline of Coles Bay, with the majestic mountains of Freycinet rising in the background.
  • Four people on a blue boat with Freycinet Aqua Express look towards large rocks and lush greenery near Coles Bay on a sunny day, with one person pointing at the landscape.
  • A tour boat with passengers is near rocky coastal cliffs, cruising through the clear blue water of Coles Bay, with a mountainous landscape in the background. This Freycinet Aqua Express adventure offers breathtaking views of the coastline as it approaches scenic spots like Cooks Beach.
  • Several seals rest on rocky cliffs by the water near Coles Bay as two people observe from a boat in the foreground.
  • A speedboat creates a white wake as it moves across calm blue water near Coles Bay, with a distant coastline and mountains under a clear sky.
  • A small blue and yellow boat, possibly part of the Freycinet Aqua Express, is moored on a sandy beach with clear turquoise water; a few people walk along the shoreline of Coles Bay with green hills in the background.
  • A group of people walk on a sandy beach at Cooks Beach towards a blue boat ramp, with trees and the Freycinet mountains in the background under a clear sky.
  • Aerial view of a speedboat moving across blue-green water near the forested coastline of Coles Bay, with the majestic mountains of Freycinet rising in the background.
  • Four people on a blue boat with Freycinet Aqua Express look towards large rocks and lush greenery near Coles Bay on a sunny day, with one person pointing at the landscape.
  • A tour boat with passengers is near rocky coastal cliffs, cruising through the clear blue water of Coles Bay, with a mountainous landscape in the background. This Freycinet Aqua Express adventure offers breathtaking views of the coastline as it approaches scenic spots like Cooks Beach.
  • Several seals rest on rocky cliffs by the water near Coles Bay as two people observe from a boat in the foreground.

Quick read before you book.

  • Save the long walk out at the end of the Freycinet Peninsula Circuit
  • Cooks Beach to Coles Bay in about 35 minutes
  • Views of The Hazards from the water
  • No age or height restrictions

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Honestly, not much. Just slip your shoes off for the beach landing at Hazards and pack a picnic for Wineglass Bay.

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Included in this tour.

  • One way aqua taxi service from Cooks Beach to Coles Bay

Commonly asked questions.

The morning boat departs Cooks Beach at 10am and arrives at Coles Bay around 10:35am. Be at the beach at least 15 minutes before departure.

You land at the Coles Bay boat ramp on Garnet Avenue, right in town.

Yes, a valid Parks Pass is required for Freycinet National Park and must be bought before your visit.

Each guest can bring one bag or backpack, so pack light for the walk and the boat.

If conditions stop the boat reaching Cooks Beach, you will need to walk out to Hazards Beach instead or wait for conditions to improve, so always carry extra food and water.

Yes, there are no age or height restrictions, and child fares apply for ages 3 to 16.

You board and land from the beach, so expect wet feet and wear footwear that can handle it.

A 50% fee applies to cancellations within 48 hours of departure, and a 100% fee applies within 24 hours.

For a relaxed look at the peninsula from the water, the Wineglass Bay Cruises Vista Lounge heads around to Wineglass Bay from the Coles Bay jetty.

More about this tour.

Finished the Freycinet Peninsula Circuit and not keen on walking the long way back? The Freycinet Aqua Express picks you up at Cooks Beach and runs you back across the water to Coles Bay, saving your legs for a well earned meal in town.The morning boat leaves Cooks Beach at 10am and lands at the Coles Bay boat ramp on Garnet Avenue around 10:35am, with the granite peaks of The Hazards rising over the water the whole way. Be at the departure point at least 15 minutes early. There are no age or height restrictions, so families and walkers of every age are welcome.Pack light, as each guest can bring one bag or backpack. Expect to step on and off the boat at the beach, so wet feet are part of the deal. Wear sturdy footwear and bring sunscreen, water and food, and carry a little extra in case the weather turns. If conditions stop the boat reaching Cooks Beach, you will need to be ready to walk out to Hazards Beach instead.This is a transfer only, so you look after your own time and safety in the park and need a valid Parks Pass before you visit. Planning the rest of your stay on the coast? Our Wineglass Bay and east coast guide has more ideas. Explore your options, then check availability.

Additional info.

Important to Know:
  • A Parks Pass is required to access Freycinet National Park and must be purchased prior to your visit at https://passes.parks.tas.gov.au
  • The service provides transport only. Guests are fully responsible for their time and safety within the park.
  • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for bushwalking, as conditions can change quickly.
  • Bring sunscreen, water, food, and beach gear. Limit one bag or backpack per person.
  • If weather or operational conditions prevent pickup from Cooks Beach, you may have to walk to Hazards Beach or wait until conditions improve. Always take extra supplies just in case.
  • You might get wet feet when boarding or landing the boat.
  • Bookings are subject to terms and conditions available at https://www.pwj.com.au/terms
  • For more info about Freycinet National Park, including bushwalking and camping, visit https://www.parks.tas.gov.au