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Before you go
Your trip to Bicheno.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Bicheno – Tasmania Destination Freycinet and the east coast of Tasmania about 185 km from Hobart
How to get there
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Launceston Airport (LST) Western Junction · 160 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 40 km from Coles Bay; about 185 km from Hobart via the Tasman Highway; about 160 km from Launceston.
How many days
One night, to see the penguins at dusk and the Blowhole in the morning.
When to go
Penguins are on the beach year-round, with more activity in spring and summer, during the chick season.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to reach the area and for excursions outside the village. The town centre and the Blowhole are walkable. In Australia, you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Bicheno
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Late afternoon
Bicheno penguins
Take the guided tour to see the little penguins coming ashore at dusk.
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Morning
Blowhole
Walk to the Blowhole and along the coastal trail, with granite rocks and the harbour.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Can you see penguins in Bicheno?
Yes, little penguins come ashore at dusk; guided tours take you to them.
What is Bicheno’s Blowhole?
An opening in the coastal rocks where seawater is forced upward by the waves.
How far is Bicheno from Freycinet?
About 40 km from Coles Bay, around half an hour.
Does Bicheno have a beach?
Yes, several small beaches among the granite rocks, with cold water.