Wineglass Bay

Tasmania, Australia | 466km

Image: Mark Watson

Tasmania rarely disappoints the motorcycle tourist and the Tasman Highway from Launceston to Wineglass Bay is up there with the best on the island. Head northeast out of ‘Lonnie’ and wind your way through the hills taking in Scottsdale and the chocolate box village of Derby en route to St Helens – the game-fishing capital of Tassie that is renowned for its oysters. The coastal views are stunning as you continue down to Bicheno but aren’t a patch on those that await you at Coles Bay and Wineglass Bay beyond. An overnight stop here would be sublime and allow you to enjoy a relaxed return via Cranbrook, Lake Leake, and Campbell Town, with a short detour via Longford – the local pub here is steeped in motorsport history and well worth the visit and perhaps even a cheeky schooner!

Motorsport heritage
During the 1950s and ’60s, the Longford street circuit played host to some of the world’s finest drivers – Sir Jackie Stewart, Sir Jack Brabham and Jim Clark to name but a few. Cars and bikes would regularly race and both the 1959 and 1965 Australian Grand Prix were held here.

Peeking at penguins
The Apple Isle claims to have one of the largest Little Penguin populations in Australia and New Zealand. Also known as Fairy Penguins, you can join nightly tours in Bicheno to check them out in their natural environment.

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Originally published in 2023.

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