Bicheno Cabin Park

Abandon your wheels for a little while, as there’s plenty to do a short walk away in Bicheno. Start by walking along the coast to take in the natural blowhole and some smashing sea views from Whalers Lookout. There’s safe swimming from Waubs Bay beach or surf waves to catch at Redbill Beach – both are a short walk from the site. To get closer to some of the local wildlife, sign up for a penguin tour, join a glass-bottomed boat trip or head out to nearby reefs for some scuba diving. 10 minutes’ drive from town is East Coast Natureworld, a 150-acre park that’s home to all sorts of Tassie mammals, birds and reptiles. Away from the town, it’ll take you around 20 minutes to drive to Freycinet National Park – make sure your camera’s fully loaded for pics of Wineglass Bay, a frequent entrant on lists of the world’s top beaches. The forests, gorges and waterfalls of Douglas-Apsley National Park are around 45 minutes away; refresh after your hikes by stopping by a local winery to pick up some bottles (chardonnay and pinot noir are the faves around here).