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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. Along the streets of Bicheno there is a lovely selection of cafes, bakeries, restaurants and interesting shops to browse in.
Bicheno is one of the closest towns to the wonderful Freycinet National Park and the iconic Wineglass Bay.
Wander along the foreshore walk to the Bicheno blowhole and keep an eye out for echidna’s along the rocks.
Around town follow the History Trail with interpretive signs about Bicheno’s origins and early days.
Try and spot a penguin at dusk at Redbill Beach or Waubs Beach, alternatively you can go on the Bicheno Penguin tour.
A short drive from Bicheno is the Freycinet National Park where you will find the iconic Wineglass Bay as well as other lovely beaches and walks.
You can also explore the Douglas Apsley National Park, with its beautiful blue waterhole and great walk to the gorge.
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.