Bathe in the beachside beauty of Tasmania’s East Coast. Feel the warm, white sand beneath your feet. Taste the tang of the salty air and take a dip in refreshing azure waters. Take your time and discover a place to indulge in life’s little luxuries.

Tasmania’s east coast has the classic features of the best beach holidays – plus wombats and wallabies, seafood shacks and boutique wineries, strung between sandy holiday towns and epic national parks. It is also home to some of Tasmania’s most acclaimed attractions including the stunning beaches of Wineglass Bay and the Bay of Fires, and the dramatic landscape of Freycinet National Park.

Leave footprints in the soft sand of secluded bays soaked in sunshine. Relax with the gentle sway of coastal heath, and let your worries wash away with the flow of the ocean currant. Amble along beach tracks, order seafood from a fish shack, and fall asleep with an ocean lullaby.

Delight in the bounty of the sea. The East Coast is blessed with world-class seafood – from abalone to scallops, fish and lobster. Or fuel up for romance with Pacific oysters plucked straight from the ocean.

At Freycinet National Park, pristine coastline caresses pink granite peaks creating a natural playground perfect for rock-hopping, kayaking, hiking and cruising, or simply taking a moment to savour the serenity. White bellied sea eagles circle above waterways teeming with whales, seals and dolphins. Walking tracks thread their way from mountain peaks to pristine beaches, ranging in duration from two-hour strolls to multi-day hikes. The short walk to St Columba Falls takes you to one of Tasmania’s highest waterfalls.

Take a walk on the wild side on Maria Island, where colourful sandstone cliffs burst from the sea in dramatic fashion. Wander among wombats, wallabies, and Cape Barren geese - this wildlife haven provides rare opportunities for close-up encounters with Tasmania’s furred and feathered inhabitants.

Time for a drink? Follow one of the island’s four regional wine trails, chat to the winemakers and taste cool-climate libations at unique cellar doors ranging from heritage stables to designer sheds. This region is particularly known for its pinot noir and sparkling wine varieties.

Hit the forest tracks or simply lay on the beach and relax – the choice is yours on Tasmania’s magical East Coast.