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Welcome to Bicheno, TAS

Bicheno is a beach town on Tasmania’s east coast. It falls within the Glamorgan Spring Bay local government area. It has a population of 853 people, with 82 per cent of them being Australian-born residents.

History

Bicheno is named after James Ebenezer Bicheno, the British Colonial Secretary of Van Diemen’s Land (what many Europeans used to refer to Tasmania before 1856).

In 1848, coal was found in the area. The harbour was subsequently used to load and export the coal. But most of the local residents left the area in 1855 after the discovery of gold in Victoria. Fishing became the main industry of the district.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Bicheno is a popular tourist destination, because of its beaches and warm weather. It boasts some of the best diving spots in the country. Visitors can also go on penguin tours and check out the national parks.