Refuge Island, Freycinet National Park

Name: Refuge Island
Address: Freycinet National Park, Australia

#6 among attractions in Freycinet National Park

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Refuge Island is a flat granite island, with an area of about 6 ha, in south-eastern Australia. It is part of the Schouten Island Group, lying close to the eastern coast of Tasmania near the Freycinet Peninsula and is part of the Freycinet National Park. ()

Coordinates: 42°10'40"S, 148°15'43"E

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Freycinet National Park Australia

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Refuge Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cape Tourville Lighthouse, Freycinet Peninsula, Honeymoon Bay, The Hazards.

5.6 miNE
View point, Trail, Lighthouse
Cape Tourville Lighthouse, Freycinet National Park
143 min walk • The Cape Tourville Lighthouse is an unmanned, automatic lighthouse built in 1971 by private contractors. The road was constructed through virgin eucalypt forest, along with the powerline, with minimal disruption to the National Park.
3 miSE
Climbing
Freycinet Peninsula, Freycinet National Park
76 min walk • The Freycinet Peninsula is a large peninsula located on the eastern coast of Tasmania, Australia. The peninsula is located north of Schouten Island and is contained within the Freycinet National Park.
3.4 miNE
Beach, Outdoor activities, Park
Honeymoon Bay, Freycinet National Park
86 min walk • Honeymoon Bay is located on the Freycinet Peninsula of Tasmania. It is a bay within a bay, being part of the larger Coles Bay. It is a popular destination for picnics, birdwatching and snorkeling.
2.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
The Hazards, Freycinet National Park
70 min walk • The Hazards are a mountain range located in the Freycinet National Park on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia. The range is positioned between Coles Bay and Wineglass Bay and are said to be named after local whaler, African-American Captain Richard Hazard.
3.7 miN
42°7'42"S • 148°17'20"E
Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park
94 min walk • Boat tours, Dolphin and whale watching, Tours
3.7 miN
Island
Picnic Island
94 min walk • Picnic Island is a small, privately owned, rocky island, with an area of about one hectare, part of the Schouten Island Group, lying close to the eastern coast of Tasmania near the Freycinet Peninsula. It is composed of sandstone overlying granite.
4 miN
Town
Coles Bay
102 min walk • Visitors to Coles Bay can explore the rugged coastline and towering granite peaks of the Freycinet Peninsula, which offers a variety of hiking trails with breathtaking panoramic views. The area is also home to diverse wildlife, including wallabies, echidnas, and a...