Picnic Island Hotel - Coles Bay

Private island retreat in Freycinet National Park with exclusive beach access and nightly penguin sightings

Private Island Living

Guests arrive at Picnic Island via a 5-minute water taxi ride from Coles Bay. The resort's accommodation is designed by legendary architect John Latham. A dedicated water taxi service also offers transport to Hazards Beach for the Wineglass Bay walk.

Accommodation & Comfort

Picnic Island resort has five bedrooms that sleep up to ten guests, with balconies offering sea views. Room amenities include air conditioning, a fridge, a dishwasher, and a coffee machine. A shared kitchen and lounge are available for socializing, and selected rooms have kitchenettes.

Dining Options

Picnic Island accommodation provides shared meals inspired by the historical food customs of the Oyster Bay Aboriginal tribe. Guests can use the barbecue facilities on the private beach area. Kitchenettes in selected rooms allow for self-catering with supplies from the mainland.

Outdoor Activities

Picnic Island Freycinet offers activities including hiking, snorkeling, fishing, and bike tours. Yoga classes can be held on the deck overlooking the Hazards mountain range. Canoeing and walking tours are also available, with fishing charters arranged through the water taxi operator.

Location & Wildlife

Picnic Island Tasmania is 6 km from Wineglass Beach, ranked among the world's top beaches. The island hosts a colony of little penguins and shearwaters, viewable during night walks. Nearby attractions include Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, and Richardsons Beach.

• Location: Private island in Freycinet National Park, 6 km from Wineglass Beach
• Rooms: 5 bedrooms with sea views, sleeping up to 10 guests
• Dining: Shared meals inspired by Oyster Bay Aboriginal food customs
• Activities: Hiking, snorkeling, fishing, yoga, canoeing, bike tours
• Wildlife: Penguin colony and shearwater nesting on the island