On the rocks at Bicheno, Tasmania

Bicheno is an attractive, moderate size fishing village. I noticed a busy harbour and it seems fresh fish are readily available. The great beaches around the town are attractive, but I was taken by the exposed granite shelf on the foreshore, and the blowhole. I'm told diving is popular, but looking down into the water from the rocks, there was a thick kelp forest.

I took this picture facing North towards the old Whaler's Lookout on what I believe is called Redhill Point and is taken nearby the blowhole. The locals in the frame were very friendly. This was shot around midday, yet the sun angle was remarkably low as you would expect for Tasmania in mid winter. See Google Maps for more detail.

I thought I might mention it is also worth heading north to the Douglas-Aspley National Park and the beautiful Aspley Gorge. The park hosts wonderful waterfalls, plenty of wildlife and a eucalypt forest. You can also see animals at the East Coast Birdlife and Animal Park and the Sea Life Centre.

There are plenty of things you can do and several tours which you can take around Bicheno. These include fishing charters, boat trips, and the wonderful fairy penguin tours.

Around town are a variety of accommodation places, as well as some pleasant cafes and restaurants.

Some of these notes are from Australian Explorer web site.

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