Inside tip · Freycinet & Wineglass Bay

Myth or legit: Freycinet, declared in 1916, is one of Tasmania's two oldest national parks.

Answer: Legit

Legit. Reserved as a national park in 1916, it shares 'oldest in Tasmania' with Mount Field National Park.

The park is best known for Wineglass Bay. Short on time? The Cape Tourville circuit is just 600m, takes about 20 minutes and has spectacular coastal views.

Tasmania backpacker guide →Source: Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania: Freycinet National Park

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Myth or legit: Freycinet, declared in 1916, is one of Tasmania's two oldest national parks.

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