Bicheno & the East Coast
Your little corner of Tasmania.
Beaches, boats, wildlife, good food and plenty of places to explore — all with Bicheno’s relaxed, unfussy feel.
Close to everything
Beach in the morning. Bush in the afternoon.
Waubs Bay Beach is around five minutes away, while Redbill Beach is about ten minutes. The cafés, restaurants and shops are only minutes away too.
Behind the house, the bush begins. Beyond Bicheno, some of Tasmania’s most spectacular coastline and wilderness are right on your doorstep.
Wildlife
Meet the Tasmanian locals.
Bicheno’s little penguins return from the ocean at dusk to their burrows along the coast.
East Coast Natureworld is just north of Bicheno, while the waters around town offer diving, boating and marine wildlife experiences.
Coffee & breakfast
Governors is a favourite for breakfast, brunch or a good coffee. Blue Edge Bakery is the classic holiday bakery run for pies, pastries and easy stops.
Seafood & dinner
The Lobster Shack serves Tasmanian seafood on the waterfront at the Gulch. Le Coq and Food ’n’ Brew Co are options when dinner in town calls.
Which beach?
Waubs Bay is close and uncomplicated, Redbill is the surfing-friendly beach, and Denison offers a long dog-friendly beach walk.
Meet the locals
Bicheno is famous for little penguins. East Coast Natureworld offers Tasmanian devil presentations and opportunities to see native wildlife.
Beyond Bicheno
Make a day of the East Coast.
Douglas-Apsley National Park is known for dry eucalypt forests, waterholes, river gorges and waterfalls, with short walks and longer adventures.
Freycinet National Park is around 30 minutes south, making Sea Forever an excellent base for exploring the peninsula, Wineglass Bay and the granite coastline.
Spend the day walking and swimming, then come back to Bicheno for a shower, a cold drink and dinner on the deck.