Friendly Beaches Lodge

Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia

At A Glance

Friendly Beaches Lodge offers the only coastal side building in Freycinet National Park and ideal base for Freycinet walks. Known as ‘The Invisible Lodge’ due to its non-intrusive and sustainable design, enjoy style and comfort after a day of exploring the surrounding natural landscape. Located on a 130-hectar private sanctuary just 100 metres from the beach, take a hot shower or bath, browse the well0stocked library and meander through the lodge admiring the beautiful artwork displayed, emulating the works of some of Tasmania’s finest artists. Indulge in delicious meals and sleep in a spacious, private bedroom. Without mobile or internet access, your four day stay at Friendly Beaches Lodge offers you a rare opportunity to truly escape, relax and rejuvenate.

 

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Closest Airports: Launceston Airport, Hobart Airport & Friendly Beaches Airport

Nearby Landmarks: Freycinet National Park, Friendly Beaches, Coles Bay, Pelican Bay, Moulting Lagoon Game Reserve

Wifi: N/A

More Details: No mobile phone or internet access

Location

Located within Freycinet National Park, enjoy the close proximity of the beach and natural splendour. Perfectly positioned for walkers exploring the area, it is the only coastal side property amid the national park.

To get to Friendly Beaches Lodge, both Launceston and Hobart airport offer domestic and international flights into Tasmania. Launceston airport is just under a 2 hours drive and Hobart airport is just under 2.5 hours drive from the property. Friendly Beaches airport is only a 9-minute drive from the lodge and facilitates private charter flights.

 

Comfortable Eco Lodgings

Embrace the simple, elegant, and comfortable design of the lodge sitting lightly on the environment. Blending in with the environment, there are two separated lodges with four bedrooms, lounge fireplace, toilets, bathroom, shower and sink area. These lodges are shared with a maximum of 5 people. Enjoy a private room with picture windows and decks to the shared dining and living areas. There are separate toilets and shower room.

 
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Top Quality Tasmanian Produce & Wine

Each day enjoy lovingly prepared meals by your lodge hosts using a bounty of gourmet local ingredients. The ‘unplugged’ style of cooking reflects the simplicity of quality, Tasmanian produce, with meals inspired by the surrounding natural landscapes and temperate climate. The peninsula is particularly known for free range, grass-fed beef and lamb and high quality locally grown fruits and vegetables. Among the cleanest waters you can expect some beautiful seafood including flathead and oysters. Indulge in some beautifully appointed Tasmanian wines to compliment your meals, known for some of the world’s best cool climate wines ...

Sustainable Design

Winners of awards from the Royal Australian Institute of Architecture in sustainable design, the lodges are minimalist in design, following the contours of the coastal landscape and blending into its environment with its timber exterior, and is completely off-grid in its operation. The sun and rain provide energy and water whilst composting toilets ensure the pristine setting remains undisturbed. The busy kitchen produces minimal waste and enforces a comprehensive recycling program.

 
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Freycinet Experience

Walk through the famous Freycinet National Park, 38km long promontory of wild, pristine coast home of sugar-white beaches, clear blue seas, ancient forests and heathlands scattered with rare wildflowers. The entire Peninsula, including Friendly Beaches, Wineglass Bay and Schouten Island, is encompassed in the Freycinet National Park. Established in 1916, this is Tasmania's oldest national park. The guides are caring, intelligent, enthusiastic young Australians, includes environmental scientists, doctors to be, artists and outdoor adventurers. This makes for a unique, professional and inspirational walking adventure that nourishes your soul and body.

 

Contact Us to start planning your holiday to FRIENDLY BEACHES LODGE or take a look at our itineraries to Freycinet & Tasmania in Australia.