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Bicheno - Tasmania
Bicheno is a relaxing seaside holiday town on the east coast of Tasmania. It is located 160 kilometres East of Launceston and 177 kilometres from Hobart.
It has beautiful beaches, stunning coastal scenery, fresh seafood, interesting walks and much more.
Bicheno is one of the closest towns to the wonderful Freycinet National Park and the iconic Wineglass Bay.
Along the streets of Bicheno there is a lovely selection of cafes, bakeries, restaurants and interesting shops to browse in.
The Lobster Shack is a unique Tasmanian seafood experience, where you can enjoy their famous Lobster burger overlooking the ‘Gulch’. You can also dine in or grab a takeaway from their selection of fresh lobsters, oysters, prawns, mussels, octopus, and salmon.
Along the foreshore walk, you can enjoy stunning views of the coast with its iconic orange lichen-covered granite rocks and bright blue water. If you walk quietly, you may also see echidnas or other wildlife along the way.
Near the Esplanade Reserve is the Bicheno Blowhole, an interesting natural feature where water erupts out of a hole in the top of a sea cave. It is particularly impressive at high tide or when there is a decent swell.
The 1.7-kilometre return walk to the Whalers Lookout starts in the centre of town. At the top of the steep track, you will be rewarded with panoramic views of the town and its sparkling crescent-shaped harbour from the enclosed lookout.
There is also a History Trail, where you can wander around town, see the buildings and read the interpretive signs to learn about Bicheno’s origins and early days.
You can try to spot a penguin at dusk at Redbill Beach or Waubs Beach or book in for a Bicheno Penguin tour. The best time to see the little penguins is from September through until January, when they are breeding, or from June to August when they are building their nests.
Attractions near Bicheno
Wineglass Bay is in Freycinet National Park. The walk to the lookout is short but steep, but it is definitely worth it once you get to the top and see the amazing views. You can also see Hazards Beach, Honeymoon Bay, Cape Tourville, Coles Bay, Friendly Beaches, and Sleepy Bay.
The Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge are located in the Douglas-Apsley National Park, an incredibly diverse National Park with river gorges, swimming holes, waterfalls, and a beautiful eucalypt forest, all nestled beneath a dolerite-capped plateau.
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