Visit the quaint crayfishing town of Bicheno in Tasmania

Visit the quaint crayfishing town of Bicheno in Tasmania

Bicheno is not a household name like other tourist destinations and Tasmania is not usually known for its temperate climate. These are both excellent reasons for discovering the town of Bicheno, on the east coast of Tasmania. While this tiny crayfishing town having a population of slightly below 650 is not on the general tourist's list of "must see" destinations, it is on the "must go back and stay for a longer time" list of everybody who has been there.

Tasmania is well-known as a magnificent island with an abundance of untouched places to visit and explore, but a lot of visitors overlook the warmer side of the island. Bicheno is found just 115 miles (185km) northeast of Hobart, just north from the Freycinet Peninsula. Tasmanians know it well as a welcoming, laidback village with excellent beaches, brilliant seafood and wonderful outdoor attractions, both on land and sea.

If you have never seen a fairy penguin, then do yourself and your whole family a favor and take the Bicheno Penguin Tour. Fairy penguins are utterly delightful to watch in their natural environment. The Fairy Penguin Tour has been designed to give tourists the chance to watch the small penguins in their own natural environment while at the same time shielding them from undue interference. Fairy penguins spend their days in the water, coming home to sleep at sunset. Your guide will take you to the spots where they come to shore, but ensure the penguins are allowed to "do their own thing." The result is an incredible close-up look at these amazing animals in a completely natural environment.

Governor Island Marine Park needs no introduction to divers. Due to its location and depth, the dives around Governor Island itself are recommended for skilled divers only. Since it was declared a Marine Park, the population of rock lobsters has increased dramatically. At depths of nearly 100 feet (30 meters), the granite boulder spotted sea bottom provides shelter for a fascinating range of invertebrates, while colorful butterfly perch and other fish dart through the water. Around the smaller island of Bird Rock, less experienced divers can take a flashlight along and explore the overhangs and small caves and discover an amazing variety of ocean life.

While the beaches of Tasmania might not be household names, one beach close to Bicheno has been ranked as one of the world's top ten by Outside magazine. As you climb up towards the spectacular Wineglass Bay lookout, it is possible to see the silvery crescent shaped beach in the distance. Wineglass Bay and the Wineglass Bay lookout are located in Freycinet Peninsula National Park, home to an incredible number of native birds, including the seldom seen elsewhere Australasian gannet as well as the white bellied sea eagle.

Bicheno isn't the kind of place you want to visit for just a day. Once you get there, you won't want to leave. When you see the kinds of Bicheno accommodations that are available, you'll never wish to leave. Choose between caravan and tent parks, farm stay accommodation, resorts, lodges, backpackers hotels and charming bed and breakfast accommodations. Be ready to have the time of your life discovering the magic of Bicheno and the rest of the northeast coast of Tasmania. You will not believe your eyes.

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