Bicheno is a town on the east coast of Tasmania, 185 km north-east of Hobart on the Tasman Highway, with a population of 771. The town is primarily a fishing port and a beach resort.
History of Bicheno
The town was named after James Ebenezer Bicheno, the British Colonial Secretary for Van Diemen's Land 1843–1851.The first historical reference to the place that was to become Bicheno was made by James Kelly during his circumnavigation of Van Dieman's Land. He landed here (when it was known as Waubs Harbour) to dry his provisions. From 1803 Waubs Harbour was used as a whaling port. Bicheno was proclaimed a township in 1866.
The use of Bicheno as a coal port was short-lived. The discovery of gold in Victoria saw most of the residents depart in 1855 and for nearly a century Bicheno became a sleepy little fishing village.
Adventure Travel & Tours in Bicheno
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Currency used in Bicheno
In Bicheno the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Bicheno all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Bicheno all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Bicheno
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Security in Bicheno
Bicheno in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Bicheno every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather in Bicheno
The weather in Bicheno is seasonal with 4 distinctive seasons. To get more information on the weather in Bicheno, Australia, then click here.
Things to do and see in Bicheno
The grave of Waubedebar (after whom Waub's Harbour was named) -an aboriginal who was stolen from her tribe as a teenager to become a "sealer's woman." Her bravery in swimming out to rescue to sealers in a storm is commemorated by a headstone.
The East Coast Birdlife and AnimalPark -Forester kangaroos, Bennett's wallabies, Tasmanian devils, Cape Barren Geese and pelicans.
Sea Life Centre
Diamond Island Nature Reserve & The Penguin rookery, where fairy penguins can be seen.
Rocking Rock -a huge 80 tonne piece of granite balanced so that it rocks with the movement of the tide
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