Bicheno for the Young and Young at Heart
Whether you’re travelling with toddlers, teens, or your favourite grown-up, Bicheno has something to offer everyone. This is a town where kids run barefoot, teens ride waves, and grown-ups wind down with fine wine and spectacular sunsets. Its compact size and walkability make it easy to explore, while the warm community vibe makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive.
And of course, there’s no better time to soak it all up than during the Bicheno Food and Wine Festival. It’s when the whole town comes together to celebrate good food, good people, and a great excuse for a getaway.
For families with young children
Waubs Beach is a perfect place to start. This protected bay is patrolled by surf lifesavers in summer and even has a free beach toy library. While the kids splash in the shallows, you can settle into the soft white sand — and keep an eye out for dolphins.
For a wild day out, East Coast Natureworld lets kids hand-feed kangaroos and see Tassie devils up close. Stick around for the keeper-led devil feeding — it’s included in your entry and is always a highlight.
In the evening, Bicheno Penguin Tours offers a magical close-up with the local little penguins as they waddle ashore to their burrows. It’s a memory-maker for kids and grown-ups alike.
Need snacks or coffee? Peggy’s Café is family-friendly with a toy basket in the courtyard. Or pop down the coast to The Pondering Frog for ice cream, a quick bite, and a playground to stretch little legs.
To explore under the sea without getting wet, Bicheno’s Glass Bottom Boat tour is a fun and accessible way for the whole family to discover the marine world.
For families with teens
Redbill Beach is the spot for wave-riders and wanderers. Teens can surf, walk out to Diamond Island at low tide, or climb the dunes for epic views. Surf lessons are available from local instructors at 42 South Surf School.
The Bicheno Skatepark is another highlight, offering ramps with a view — whether you’re on a board, scooter or BMX.
For panoramic coastal views, the Whalers Lookout hike is a great way to work up an appetite before rewarding yourself with fish and chips from Tasmanian Coastal Seafoods.
Want something with a little more edge? Devils in the Dark is a night-time feeding tour that offers a raw and thrilling glimpse of Tasmanian devils in action.
For couples — young and young at heart
Couples will find plenty to fall in love with in Bicheno. Douglas-Apsley National Park offers gorge hikes and cool waterholes for hot summer dips — it’s the kind of hidden gem that rewards slow travel.
Coastal strolls more your style? Wander the Bicheno Foreshore Walk all the way to the Blowhole, with scenic lookout points (and whale spotting in season) along the way.
Prefer food and wine? Hop between vineyards and cellar doors on a tour with Long Lunch Tour Co or settle in for a sunset dinner at one of Bicheno’s restaurants.
Looking to relax? Treat yourself to a massage, facial or treatment at one of Bicheno’s boutique wellness spots like Firefly, Mother Skin Studio or Freycinet Massage.
And don’t miss Undersong Tasmania, a perfumery that captures the scents and essence of the East Coast. Or lose yourself in Bicheno’s boutique shops — from fashion to vintage finds to local design.
Whether you're five, fifteen or just pretending to be young at heart, Bicheno delivers big on memorable moments.
