At just 100 metres in length, Spiky Beach isn’t ideal for long walks.
For that, you need to head just north of Swansea to Nine Mile Beach, where you’ve got 13 kilometres of sand to play with. This pristine, dog-friendly beach is usually very quiet, and with the western end bordering Swansea, it’s easy to access. At the eastern end of the beach, accessed from Dolphin Sands Road, you’ll find Bagot Point where the Swan River opens into bay. The views from here across to the Hazards, especially in late afternoon, are breathtaking.
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Maria Island National Park
Finally, there is Maria Island National Park which is reached by a short ferry trip from Triabunna, south of Swansea.
Wineries south of Swansea
Driving south from Swansea on the East Coast Wine Trail, you’ll reach Mayfield Estate at Little Swanport, shortly followed by Boomer Creek Vineyard
Out on the water
Depending how energetic you’re feeling, there are a few different options for exploring the Freycinet Coast from the water.
Waubs Harbour Whisky Tour
Waubs Harbour Distillery is set in an old oyster hatchery on the rocks in Bicheno, with spectacular views out across the water.
