Bicheno is one of Tasmania's most beautiful
towns and one of the most popular holiday
destinations. It began life as a sealing and whaling
town and then transitioned to a coal mining port, but today
fishing (mainly for oysters, scallops, Blue Eye Trevalla, and
other scale fish) is the largest industry. There
is also a large Abalone Farm south of the town centre
in Harveys Farm Road, which is quite a large concern. Bicheno is
blessed with many natural attractions, including a
mild climate, beaches and superb fishing of almost
every type, but has not relied solely upon these.
Fairy penguins can be observed around most of
Bicheno's coastline. A guided "penguin tour" is
available to the foreshore opposite Diamond Island
which provides further educational
information. A footway, constructed for Australia's
bicentennial in 1988, extends from Redbill Point north
of Bicheno, to the blowhole at the south. Whalers
Lookout provides good views, and in October and
November, gorgeous rock orchids native to the east
coast.
Immediately north of Bicheno is the
Douglas-Apsley National Park. Designated to
protect a dry eucalypt forest, this 16,080 ha. park
has numerous scenic features, from Heritage Falls to
calm water holes.
To the south of Bicheno is the Freycinet Peninsula.
Bicheno is approximately two hours drive from both Hobart and Launceston.
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