The beach only accessible by 1000 steps

With just one way in and one way out, it’s one of Australia’s most seclusive beaches.

I have to admit.

Before travelling to Tasmania, one thing that didn’t come to mind was its beaches.

Queensland, NSW, sure, but for me, Tassie was always the pinnacle of good produce, unique wildlife and mountain ranges.

So, you can imagine my shock when I arrived, only to see beach after beach of white sands and crystal blue water.

I’m not just talking your average, yellow sand Aussie beach.

I’m talking Hyams Beach, Whitsundays, and Instagram-worthy stuff.

And I’m starting to think that’s the point.

You see – one of Tassie’s most spectacular beaches is at Wineglass Bay, which sits in Freycinet National Park.

Wineglass Bay on the Freycinet Peninsular in Tasmania. Picture: Alamy

It’s previously been dubbed one of the top ten beaches in the world, and yet I’d never heard of it.

So when I was told the only way to get there was 1000 steps, I started to understand that there’s a reason why I’d never heard of Tassie’s beautiful beaches before.

The part of its beauty is the vacancy.

Luckily, I am here to let you in on the secret.

How can I get there?

To get to Wineglass Bay Beach – first you have to head to Wineglass Bay Lookout which is a short one hour walk. From there you take the rocky 1000 step descent to the beach, which takes about 30 minutes.

It is steep, so definitely consider your abilities before making the hike.

The view from Mt Amos to Wineglass Bay. Picture: Supplied

The trail return is 6 kilometres and usually takes around 2-2.5 hours.

The water in Tassie is quite cold. However, you feel great once you jump out – especially if the sun’s out.

How else can I see it?

One of the best ways to see the beach in all its glory is from the air. Freycinet Air Tasmania does spectacular 15-minute scenic flights to Wineglass Bay in their doors-off helicopter.

If you’re lucky, you might even see a whale or two from the chopper.

What else can I see in the area?

Over280,000 people visited Freycinet National Park in the last financial year, so it is slowly becoming less and less of a secret.

The beaches in the area are spectacular. Picture: Supplied

Stunning blue water in the area. Picture: Supplied

The area is a hiker’s delight, with the trek to Mount Amos one of the most popular tracks.

It is a challenging, three-hour return journey, but the view from the top is well worth the effort. The area is massively camper-friendly, too – with Hazards Beach, Cooks Beach and Wineglass Bay campsites.

Beyond the nature, Wineglass Bay is hugely known for its great produce and awesome wine.

The Wineglass Bay sauvignon blanc from Freycinet Vineyard is one of the best glasses of whites I’ve ever had.

The area is also known for its unique wildlife – with Wineglass Bay Cruises, the best way to see whales, dolphins, and seals.

This writer travelled to Tasmania as a guest of GoPro and Tourism Tasmania.

Originally published as The beach only accessible by 1000 steps