
A few minutes’ drive south of Swansea, you’ll discover Spiky Bridge, built by convicts in 1843 without any mortar or cement – hence the upright stones and the spiky looking appearance.
On the opposite side of the Tasman Highway, you’ll find the turnoff to Spiky Beach, a delightful little beach known for its rockpools and a perfect spot for some quiet contemplation.
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Douglas Apsley National Park
Douglas Apsley National Park is a short drive north of Swansea.
Friendly Beaches
Many visitors to Freycinet are so keen to reach Coles Bay that they rush straight down the Freycinet Peninsula and miss out on a real highlight: Friendly Beaches.
Wineries north of Swansea
A trio of wineries awaits you north of Swansea in the vicinity of Cranbrook.
Freycinet National Park
Freycinet National Park is the best known of Tasmania’s East Coast National Parks.

