From Launceston to Bicheno
As we move towards the east of Tasmania during winter, the landscape changes significantly! You would think of winter as cold, snowing, gloomy skies, but the east of Tasmania is none of that! I especially loved the east for the beautiful blue skies!
Eureka Farm
Our first pitstop was Eureka Farm. Since it was winter, the farms were bare, but they had stocks of fruit jams! The "Our Berry Best Jam" was delicious!
Address: 89 Upper Scamander Road, Scamander TAS 7215
Phone: +61 3 6372 5500
Website: http://www.eurekafarm.net/
The very bare farm
Coastal route to Bicheno - There's many routes to Bicheno, but choose the coastal route even if it's a bit longer. You won't regret it!!
Beautiful skies in the east coast of Tasmania
So beautiful we did a stopover in the middle of nowhere and did a little photoshoot of our rental car. Haha!
Address: 1 Tasman Highway Bicheno TAS 7215
Phone: +61 3 6375 1121
Website: http://www.sealifecentre.com.au/
Quick lunch stop at Sealife Centre
Fried seafood platter
Souvenir shopping on the left!
Sea view
Bicheno Blowhole
The Bicheno Blowhole is located along the east coast of Tasmania. You can easily find it along the esplanade, beside an angular rock. The rocks are slippery and the force from the blowhole should not be underestimated, so remember to stay a safe distance!
Bicheno Blowhole
East coast of Bicheno
Bicheno Backpackers Hostel
We booked a double ensuite room for 2 nights in Bicheno. The hostel was very cosy and homely, with a living room, kitchen, huge backyard to hang your clothes, free parking. The owners were very friendly as well! There was no website booking when we were there. Now you can easily find it on www.booking.com or www.hostelz.com! The location of the hostel is really good, and the blue penguin tour is just across the street.
Address: 11 Morrison Street, Bicheno TAS 7215, AustraliaPhone:+61 3 6375 1651
Photos taken: July 2011
There was some renovation going on then, so we had a few more beds even though we booked a double ensuite.
Ensuite toilet which was a little small
Retro TV set
Fully equipped kitchen - you can buy your ingredients from the nearby supermarket.
Living room
View of the backyard from the kitchen
Bicheno Penguin Tours
Our main objective for staying at Bicheno was to see the blue penguins! Blue penguins are the smallest species of penguins, growing to an average of 25-30cm. Strictly no photography on the tour as the flashlights may blind the penguins!! Although we did not have any photos from the tour, I can still remember the little penguins we saw! We were very lucky that night and managed to spot several penguins.
Address: 70 Burgess Street Bicheno TAS 7215 AustraliaWebsite: http://www.bichenopenguintours.com.au/
It was a small tour group, so you will definitely be able to see the penguins during the right season.
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