Coles Bay travel guide

Coles Bay Tourism | Coles Bay Guide

You're Going to Love Coles Bay

With a population of 377, Coles Bay is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Coles Bay to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Coles Bay

Coles Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coles Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Coles Bay

Plane

Although Coles Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hobart (HBA), which is located 63 miles from Coles Bay. Hobart is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Coles Bay departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Coles Bay is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 72 miles from Coles Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

Although Coles Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hobart (HBA), which is located 63 miles from Coles Bay. Hobart is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Coles Bay departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Coles Bay is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 72 miles from Coles Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Coles Bay

Airlines serving Coles Bay

Air France
Good (984 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (476 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (990 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,793 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,593 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (262 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (314 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coles Bay

Average rates range from around $280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $782 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coles Bay

Most booked hotels in Coles Bay

Freycinet Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$273+
Freycinet Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$329+

Hiring a car in Coles Bay

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Coles Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.05 and $28.07.

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Coles Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.05 and $28.07.