Bicheno sits on Tasmania's east coast along the Tasman Highway, a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Hobart or two hours from Launceston. The town is built around commercial rock lobster fishing, granite headlands, and nightly penguin rookeries along the shore. Bicheno is worth visiting if you want to eat freshly cooked crayfish right on the wharf and walk coastal tracks without crowds. Look elsewhere if you want late-night dining, public transit, or indoor cultural museums.
Last updated 3 Oct 2026
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What to do in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Bicheno spreads along a low strip of coastline between the Tasman Highway and the sea. Daily life orbits the working fishing fleet at the Gulch, gentle swims in Waubs Bay, and walks over lichen-encrusted granite shelves. It suits independent travellers who value fresh fish over resort polish, comfortable walking shoes over nightlife, and simple evenings timed around the arrival of penguins.
24 hours in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Start with a curried scallop pie on Burgess Street, then wander the foreshore trail past the blowhole. Head to the Gulch for a half lobster and chips for lunch. Climb Whalers Lookout in late afternoon, then join a dusk tour on Redbill Beach to see penguins waddle home. Select 1 Day above to see it.
2 days in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Devote your second morning to wading across the sandbar to Diamond Island at low tide. Drive fifteen minutes south to Cranbrook for cellar-door Pinot Noir and local cheese, returning to Waubs Bay for an unhurried fish-and-chip dinner by the water. Choose 2 Days to expand the plan.
3 days in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
With three days, make the forty-minute drive south to hike the Wineglass Bay lookout in Freycinet National Park early. Spend your afternoon diving Governor Island Marine Reserve or exploring the rocky coves near Douglas-Apsley National Park.
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Local Seafood in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Pick up freshly boiled Southern rock lobster and deep-fried trevalla at Lobster Shack Tasmania overlooking the working boats in the Gulch.
Coastal Walks in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Follow the foreshore track past the Bicheno Blowhole and granite rocks coated in orange lichen out to the tip of Peggys Point.
Wildlife Watching in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Join an evening guided walk along Redbill Beach to see fairy penguins waddle up the sand into coastal scrub to feed their chicks.
Scuba Diving in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Dive Governor Island Marine Reserve to inspect sponge gardens, kelp forests, and weedy seadragons in deep, clear temperate waters.
Wine & Vineyards in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Taste cool-climate Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Chardonnay along the A3 at Spring Vale and Craigie Knowe cellars in Cranbrook.
Bakery & Sweets in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Grab scallop pies baked with curried gravy and warm berry pastries at the Bicheno Bakery on Burgess Street before the morning rush.
Day Trips in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Drive forty minutes south down the Freycinet Peninsula to hike the steep granite saddle over Wineglass Bay in the national park.
Lookouts & Views in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Climb the stone stairs up Whalers Lookout for a clear panorama across Waubs Bay, Diamond Island, and the open Tasman Sea.
Tidal Islands in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Wade across the low-tide sandbar from Redbill Beach to explore Diamond Island and watch seabirds nest in the dunes.
Pubs & Pints in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Settle in at the Bicheno Hotel on Foster Street for Tasmanian pale ales, battered flathead fillets, and casual local conversation.
Ocean Swimming in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Swim the sheltered, turquoise waters of Waubs Bay Beach where granite boulders block the Tasman swell from the main cove.
Coffee & Breakfast in Bicheno Tasmania Australia
Stop at Blue Edge Bakery or Log Cabin Diner on Foster Street for egg rolls, strong espresso, and fresh sandwiches packed for the road.