Picnic Island

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Beautiful island with stunning views of Freycinet NP across the water. Wonderful sense of solitude and oneness with sea, wind, birds and sky. All with comfortable beds and good company.

This place has become my favourite place in Tasmania to run Yoga retreats. You are close but so far away. The perfect place to reset and restore. I've been for three long weekends and I'm already planning my fourth. I say go fo it! 💙

Definitely one of the most incredible places to stay in Tasmania. The experience is once in a lifetime! Impeccable from drop off to pickup! Thank you so much.

Picnic Island is a sanctuary in the middle of Coles Bay with an amazing view of the Hazards.
I recently spotted it while in the area for my 60th birthday and decided it is on my bucket list.
It is an amazing island on an island, what could be better than that to escape the hustle and bustle and slow down.

Picnic Island is Paradise. 5 minute water taxi from Coles Bay deposits you on your own private island with all amenities. A deck on each side of the island means you can mange the wind direction, fish, practice yoga or just admire the view of the incredible Hazards — a pink tinged, granite mountain range in the beautiful Freycinet National Park. From Picnic Island you can take a water taxi to Hazards Beach and walk through to Wineglass Bay. Fishing charters also available. The Wi-Fi and 5G on the island were faster than I get in Brighton, Melbourne! Also home to a penguin and Shearwater colony so tread carefully. Clem (owner) is very responsive albeit remotely and he and his family have been travelling and holidaying in the region for many years. Sleeps 10. Simply beautiful! Can't wait to go back and sip vino in front of the fire.

We had a wonderful stay on Picnic Island, a secluded tiny island just off the coast of the Freycinet National Park with views on the three peaks. The whole experience was quite magical even though the weather wasn’t always on our side (which only added to the experience). It started by taking a short water taxi ride from Coles Bay to the island itself, where we had the next few days of absolute exclusion. Well apart from the local penguin community. We cooked some great dinners, had plenty of wine, saw a beautiful sunset, hung out with the penguins, and fell asleep to the howling wind. The island comes with five bedrooms and a main living room/kitchen and can host up to ten guests. It’s great for families and groups of friends, and will no doubt be an unforgettable experience. The communication with our host Clem has been quick & efficient and he made sure we had everything we need to have a comfortable stay. Thanks for this memorable getaway!

Perfect spot highly recommend.

We just spent a glorious 3 nights at Picnic Island. It is a fantastic place to go and get away from it all in spectacular surroundings with amazing people. No one wanted to leave.

A few weekends ago we stayed for 3 nights 10 of us went it was amazing we had the best time very relaxing the boys did some fishing and we were so lucky with the weather it was perfect days fun time had by all cheers could highly recommend this place.

Absolutely amazing I would highly recommend this place to anyone we have enjoyed our stay so much.

We were lucky enough to be given a weekend away at Picnic Island by an incredible lady that was unable to go. We didn't know what to expect, but what we found was an incredible haven. The boys fished, swam, snorkeled, met with penguins, sat around the fire and watched incredible sunsets, just to name a few things! amazing discoveries and accommodation. Our own private Idaho ♥️

My now husband and I had an intimate ceremony on picnic island and we could not have been more thrilled with the island, accommodation and communication. Clem has thought of everything that is on the island, there’s books, games, fishing rods, everything you need to enjoy the space and seclusion. It was such a special time with our family and we will cherish it forever! Anyone looking for a stunning elopement or intimate wedding spot, the privacy and scenery of the island make it an unbeatable choice!

This is a brilliant spot that we can't wait to get back to. We arrived in Coles Bay on the wettest day of the last two years but rather than detract, it added to the seclusion of sitting around the fireplace with a red wine and watching the weather roll around the island. Thanks to Nathan on the aqua taxi for getting us over there and set up in some pretty wild conditions. The accomodation has a great feel and the views are amazing. Would love to go back and spend some more time there.

The best place for a true Tassie getaway. No technology, just good old fashioned family entertainment with plenty of activities on offer. We loved every minute of our relaxed stay ☀️
Shout out to Nathan on the aqua taxi! Lovely bloke.

When I first booked Picnic Island, I went around telling everyone I knew how excited I was that I had rented an actual island to stay on. I had no idea how incredible the island would actually be. From the friendly aqua taxi operators to the feeling of having your own island loom before you as you approach, to the fishing off the dock, to the incredible architecture and interior design of the space, to the harvesting of fresh mussels off the buoys, to the fairy penguins visiting at night, to the sound of waves rocking you to sleep, to Clem's hospitality and kindness, I'm gonna have to rate this experience a solid one million out of five. Oh, also, I proposed to my girlfriend on this island and she said yes. I have no way of knowing if that would have gone differently if we weren't on an incredible island, but it definitely didn't hurt. Book this place. Please keep it in operation, because I will absolutely return someday.

My family recently stayed at Picnic Island for my Dad's 60th Birthday. We had the most amazing views from the Island. It was extremely relaxing and the perfect place to de-stress. We took hundreds of pictures and had the best time talking, playing board games and exploring the island. As soon as night fell we were lucky enough to experience the penguins in their natural habitat. This was very exciting! I would 100% recommend Picnic Island for a getaway. Everyone left feeling very rejuvenated — after switching off from the outside world for a while. Hopefully we get the chance to go back! Thanks for a great stay!

Simply stunning. One of the best experiences to be had in Tasmania.

Awesome rugged island. So close to Coles Bay but feels wonderfully remote. Fabulous bird watching! Stylish, comfortable accommodation.

Picnic island is a truly magical place. A getaway like no other. This is the ultimate relaxation holiday destination. Take a group of friends and enjoy the natural beauty of both land and sea. Don't forget a good book and plenty of wine.

Amazing long weekend with Friends celebrating Australia Day. Arrived to paradise and unloaded supplies before settling in for sundowners. Watched the mutton birds arrive and kids were fascinated as they landed right next to them. Greeted by Dolphins for breakfast and then hunted the rook pools finding hermit crabs, starfish and all manner of shells. Epic rock stacking competition and snorkelling off the private beach. Saw huge range of fish and kelps snorkelling in clear water with beautiful rocky drop-off at the back of the island.

One of the most serene and beautiful spots I have ever visited, hands down. Perfect for a well deserved break when all you need is peace, quiet and a relaxed environment close to nature. Great designer set up, amazing views and comfortable rooms. Penguin colony was definitely a pleasant surprise and a fun bonus! Absolutely loved my stay and I would highly recommend Picnic Island to anyone.

My girlfriend and I recently spent a week on Picnic Island and absolutely loved it. We both were looking for a great spot to unwind from the busy hustle and bustle and city life. If you haven't been to Freycinet then it is a must see — it's one the most beautiful places on the planet. As for Picnic Island well it's such a relaxing place and really well set up. The highlights (and there were many) was a night walk around the island to see the gorgeous penguins. I can't wait to visit Picnic Island again!