Bicheno, Australia
Whether you’re keen to have a DIY penguin experience, or you’d prefer to take a
proper penguin tour, Bicheno is the place to be!
This bustling town is perfectly positioned on the East Coast of Tasmania,
halfway between Bay of Fires to the north and Freycinet to the south, making it
a really clever place to base yourself for a few nights or more.
You’re probably wondering where to see penguins in Bicheno?
There are a couple of great places to choose from to see Bicheno penguins –
Redbill Beach on the western side of town, and Waubs Beach in the middle of
town.
Both of these beaches are easily accessible by foot, and all you will need to do
is set yourself up with a picnic rug or a couple of chairs before dusk, and
watch the little fellas waddle their way home.
You can see why I think Bicheno is one of the best places where to see penguins
in Tasmania!
Bicheno Penguin Tours is another really good option. The benefit of choosing
this tour is that they take you onto private property that can’t normally be
accessed by the public.
Not only that, in addition to fun and engaging commentary they also get you
extremely close to the action (safely of course) and even warn you to watch your
toes, as penguins have been know to have a little nibble!
Tours run every day of the year, except Christmas, Good Friday and New Years
Day, and even in winter you are still likely to see up to 50 penguins every
night – making this the best year-round option for penguin spotting in Tasmania.
Address: Waubs Beach (here) and Redbill Beach (here)
Options: DIY – OR – Paid tour
Tours: Bicheno Penguin Tours (click here to book your penguin tour)
Cost: $40 for adults | $20 for children
Stay Nearby: Diamond Island Resort