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Bicheno Tennis Club encourages everyone 'to have a hit' and enjoy tennis with the best view in town. You can either have a hit while you are passing through or join the club, for free, year-round play! They have made court bookings simple, and membership accessible. Just use the prompts on the website to make a booking.
Bicheno TAS
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Do you love perfume? Crave natural aromas? You will relish exploring the world of natural fragrance with Grasse-trained perfumer and celebrated author Hilary Burden in her East Coast perfumery. Undersong offers small group tours and bespoke tailored experiences which include: viewing (and smelling) a perfume distillation in progress; experiencing a variety of botanicals; learning about the history of perfume; wandering to see local wild flowers; and, exploring your sense of smell. Refreshments include botanical teas and homemade shortbread. Bookings for small groups can be made by contacting the perfumery by email. Thanks to the power of fragrance this is a unique, hour-long experience that is impossible to forget. Parking is available nearby with easy access from Bicheno's main shopping street.
Bicheno TAS
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The East Coast Whale Trail is a series of coastal stops you can visit with information signs about the whales and where you have a good chance of seeing them. There are 14 trail sites scattered all along the coast from The Gardens in the larapuna/Bay of Fires area near St Helens in the north to Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula. At each East Coast Whale Trail site, you will find a sign with information and stories about them and big sea views to search for signs of whales. There are binoculars installed at two of the Trail sites to help you get a closer view. Whales can throw their fins and flukes, or even their bodies, high out of the water, making great explosions of foam on the sea surface that can be seen from far away. Sometimes they come within a few hundred metres of shore.
Bicheno TAS
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Due to Bicheno's open exposure to the Tasman Sea many recreational anglers are either rock or beach fishers. A vessel capable of coping with large, unpredictable seas is needed here. Some beach fishing occurs north of Bicheno and also south towards Coles Bay at Friendly Beaches. Australian salmon, flathead and shark are targeted in the surf, while striped trumpeter, barracouta, morwong, leatherjacket and cod are taken offshore. Rocky shores abound around Bicheno and many areas are suitable as fishing platforms. A silver sliced lure is the most common hardware and bait fishing techniques here are less common. There is a marine reserve around Governors Island, opposite The Gulch, which provides an excellent opportunity for diving. The wharf at the Gulch is a popular place to visit in the evenings for salmon, mackerel and trevally to name just a few. It is also a great spot for kids. North of Bicheno are a few accessible beaches that are worth a try if you can find some gutters. In particular, the beach from the turn-off at Four Mile Beach all the way around to the bluff at the southern end of the beach can be good, but look for gutters for the best results.
Bicheno TAS
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The East Coast Whale Trail is a series of coastal stops you can visit with information signs about the whales and where you have a good chance of seeing them. There are 14 trail sites scattered all along the coast from The Gardens in the larapuna/Bay of Fires area near St Helens in the north to Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula. At each East Coast Whale Trail site, you will find a sign with information and stories about them and big sea views to search for signs of whales. There are binoculars installed at two of the Trail sites to help you get a closer view Whales can throw their fins and flukes, or even their bodies, high out of the water, making great explosions of foam on the sea surface that can be seen from far away. Sometimes they come within a few hundred metres of shore.
Bicheno TAS
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Bicheno Surf Life Saving Club was first established in the early 1980's - located at Waubs Beach, Bicheno. It's home to Nippers, Patrols, Emergency Response Team, and hosts events like Australia Day celebrations and the annual ocean swim the 'Devil Swim', a unique open water swim over 1km, 2km and 5km, catering to competitive and social swimmers.
Bicheno TAS
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There are two safe lookout platforms, one facing east towards the ocean and over the Gulch, the other over the town and western beaches. You will get panoramic views of the town and its sparkling crescent shaped harbour. Although steep it is family friendly and makes a fantastic picnic spot.
Bicheno TAS
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
A beautiful small church dating to 1881 and consecrated in 1882 to serve the Anglican and Presbyterian communities. It is currently used by the Anglican, Uniting and Catholic Church congregations. We are a church for the East Coast of Tasmania. Offers a weekly church service at both Swansea and Triabunna and a less regular church at Woodsdale and Bicheno. Please stay around afterwards to chat and enjoy a cuppa. Please see the website for church times.
Bicheno TAS
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
If you are taking the family to Bicheno for a holiday, if the wind isn't too severe during Summer, try the wharf at the Gulch in the late afternoon, to the early evening where you may hook Salmon, Mackerel or Trevally – it's a great spot to introduce fishing to kids. It has great broken bottom a Mecca for squid when the weather is calm and you can actually watch them taking your lure, even at night as there is a huge floodlight that shines into the water at the northern end of the jetty, you will know you are in the right spot because there is always a nice collage of squid ink on the decks.
Bicheno TAS
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Bicheno is a family seaside holiday town situated on the east coast of Tasmania which offers visitors a lot to see and do, good accommodation, excellent fishing and close to wildlife. A visit to the Bicheno Blowhole is accessible from the esplanade and there is also car parking close by.
Bicheno TAS
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The East Coast Whale Trail is a series of coastal stops you can visit with information signs about the whales and where you have a good chance of seeing them. There are 14 trail sites scattered all along the coast from The Gardens in the larapuna/Bay of Fires area near St Helens in the north to Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula. At each East Coast Whale Trail site, you will find a sign with information and stories about them and big sea views to search for signs of whales. There are binoculars installed at two of the Trail sites to help you get a closer view. Whales can throw their fins and flukes, or even their bodies, high out of the water, making great explosions of foam on the sea surface that can be seen from far away. Sometimes they come within a few hundred metres of shore.
Bicheno TAS
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Spas and Retreats
Freycinet Massage has a beautiful Massage Studio in Bicheno and also offers mobile massage on the East Coast of Tasmania. The perfect way to unwind and rejuvenate during your East Coast stay. Take a moment, the world will wait. The mobile massage service is available in Coles Bay, Bicheno and Swansea. Unwind in the comfort of your accommodation. Let us transform your holiday accommodation into a peaceful massage sanctuary. All you have to do is open your door, they do the rest. Planning a romantic escape? Or a getaway with friends? They welcome booking requests from couples and larger groups Relax after visiting one of the many iconic attractions such as Wineglass Bay in the Freycinet National Park, Maria Island, Douglas Apsley National Park, or the Bay of Fires.
Bicheno TAS
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Spas and Retreats
Located in the heart of Bicheno, Selkie Wellness offers a unique blend of evidence-based Remedial Massage, Bodywork, and restorative wellness rituals including Sauna and Ice Bath therapy. Experience the power of contrast therapy in the elements in the Wellness Garden with a traditional sauna and ice bath – designed to reset your nervous system, boost recovery, and reconnect with your natural rhythm.
Bicheno TAS
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Redbill Beach is the main surfing beach for Bicheno. The 1 km long beach curves round between the Diamond Island spit and the southern rocks of Redbill Point and faces east out of the small bay. At low tide and weather permitting, you can walk out to Diamond Island with caution. A 1.5 km long foreshore walking track leads from the Redbill Point around past Lynes Point to Waubs Bay.
Bicheno TAS
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Feel and look great after a visit to this little unique organic beauty boutique tucked away in seaside Bicheno. This is a popular place with the locals, that has earned an excellent reputation for the care and attention that you receive. Felicity is highly trained and offers essential beauty such as waxing, tinting, hybrid tinting, lash lifting and organic tanning. Or enjoy a luxurious organic facial, body treatment or toxic-free manicure or pedicure. This organic salon prides itself of the ethicality of its products and gifts. Using organic or natural handmade products for both treatments and home care. Enjoy Skin Juice, Paudha Skincare , Lemon Canary Organic Essential Oils, Luk Beautifood, Sol Sista Suncare, Sunbutter Freycinet Tallow Creams, Sienna Toxic Free Nail Polish and Viv la Body natural deodorants & perfumes, and lots of other gifts and goodies. Gift Vouchers are also available. Bookings are by appointment only.
Bicheno TAS
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Welcome to the Bicheno Golf Club. The club is located on the sunny east coast of Tasmania about 5 km north of the town of Bicheno. The course currently consists of 9 holes and 18 tees both the course and greens are fully irrigated to provide excellent playing conditions all year-round. They have a fully-equipped clubhouse and the course is open seven days a week for play.
Bicheno TAS
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Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks
East Coast Natureworld is the perfect place to experience Tasmania's unique wildlife. Offering daily Tasmanian Devil feeding presentations, wildlife encounters and for a more exclusive option join a Devils in the Dark tour or the Ultimate Tour. Hand feed and interact with free ranging Kangaroos, wallabies and birds. Along with your entry supporting conservation and rehabilitation of Tasmanian Wildlife. BYO picnics and food welcome inside the sanctuary grounds to enjoy the serenity surrounded by nature. The gift shop has a wide range of souvenirs with a wildlife and Tasmanian theme. Wheelchair and pram-friendly paths along with a playground. Bicheno is a two-hour-15-minute drive (177 kilometres) from Hobart.
Bicheno TAS
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This understated national park near Bicheno, on the East Coast of Tasmania, is a gem awaiting discovery by those with a real sense of adventure. It’s a place of surprising contrasts, featuring tranquil waterholes, deep river gorges and thundering waterfalls, including the spectacular Apsley Falls. The crystal-clear waters that run through the park are a welcome sight on a hot summer’s day. Enjoy a picnic, a short walk, go for a refreshing swim, or take time out for quiet contemplation. Walks within the national park will take you through a diversity of vegetation and terrain, including picturesque Apsley Gorge. Experience marshlands, wet gullies and pockets of rainforest. Douglas-Apsley National Park may fly under the radar, but it protects an important swathe of dry eucalypt forest as well as numerous rare and endangered plants and animals. Please visit the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for further information about this national park including how to get there and things to do. Refer to the ‘know before you go’ webpage for more important information about alerts, safety in parks and entry fees.
Bicheno TAS
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Just 100 metres downstream from Heritage Falls is Leeaberra Falls, it's smaller but no less pretty twin. Leeaberra Falls tumbles about 8 metres down an unusual twisting drop, into a deep green pool. The easiest way to see the falls is by hiking downstream from the base of Heritage Falls (see that page for information on the hike to that point) where from a little outcrop it is possible to get a decent side-on view of Leeaberra Falls from the top. If you are very keen though, it is possible, albeit difficult to get to the base of the falls. Scrub bash up a ridge on the right bank of the Douglas River, heading over the top and descending steeply on the other side. Similar to the descent to Heritage Falls, the rocky slopes are extremely unstable, however, the difference here is that there is no track, meaning overgrowth also obscures the route down. Having said that, the descent doesn't last too long before dropping you out at the river just downstream of the falls. It is possible to visit Heritage and Leeaberra Falls in a day provided you have a 4WD capable of taking you to the start of the track, however, it is recommended to do the hike as an overnighter, or by continuing on the rest of the 3-day Leeaberra Track.
Douglas-Apsley TAS
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Friendly Beaches North is a spectacular secluded beach that you can often have to yourself with excellent surf fishing. It is also a popular surfing beach. The dirt road that leads to Friendly Beaches can be found 26 kilometres north of the town of Cole's Bay. You'll have to drive a few minutes on a dirt road to get to the carpark so make sure you have a reliable car. From the carpark, it's just five more minutes walking to the beach.
Coles Bay TAS
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The Friendly Beaches are a long expanse of beach in Tasmania, Australia. They are just north of the famed Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's East Coast. A scenic lookout overlooks the beaches with a short few minute drives to the actual beaches. This area is in the National Park so parks passes are required.
Friendly Beaches TAS
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This is a Grade 5 Hike and suitable for experienced walkers only, with a rough, unformed track. It is considered a 2-day hike in the Douglas Apsley National Park. Please check with Parks Tasmania regarding the state of the tracks before attempting this walk and let someone know before you go.
Douglas-Apsley TAS
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Douglas-Apsley Loop Track is a walk in Douglas-Apsley National Park. 10-15 minutes return, 1.2km return. Grade 1. The Loop Track is a short, easy walk which leads to the sparkling waters of Apsley Waterhole. This gentle stroll follows a trail through eucalypts and wattle trees, and is suitable for walkers of all ability, including young children. An information booth shows details of other tracks in the area, and signage along the way helps with tree identification. Just 600 metres from the car park, the waterhole is especially popular in summer with both locals and visitors. You can choose to return the same way, or, for a slightly more challenging walk, you can descend a steep side track to the waterhole via the nearby campground. If you do this, remember to bring your bathers and enjoy a swim or a paddle: the water is usually calm and clear, and it's a lovely way to refresh yourself on a summer's day. There are plenty of large boulders where you can sit and dry off, before exploring the rock formations and enjoying a picnic lunch in one of the pretty spots nearby. Please refer to the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for up-to-date information about this walk, alerts, closures, safe walking guidelines, leave no trace principles and National Park entry fees where applicable.
Douglas-Apsley TAS
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Moulting Lagoon is a large wetland of extraordinary beauty at the northern end of Great Oyster Bay on Tasmania's east coast. It is internationally recognised because it contains rare and significant wetland plants and animals and supports high numbers of waterfowl and aquatic species. The lagoon provides year-round habitat and breeding sites for many Tasmanian waterfowl in particular black swans and is an important feeding site for birds migrating from the northern hemisphere. There are numerous Aboriginal heritage sites recorded within the Moulting Lagoon area. Evidence confirms that Aboriginal nations have inhabited Trowunna (Tasmania) for at least 37,000 years. The Paredarerme(also known as the Oyster Bay nation) occupied the area at the time of European invasion. The Paredarerme nation included ten bands and their territory covered 7,800 square kilometres. Today this area continues to be significant to the Aboriginal community. All Aboriginal heritage sites are protected under the Aboriginal Relics Act 1975. An ideal location for birdwatching, fishing, kayaking and photography.
Coles Bay TAS
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