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Overview

Bicheno blends a relaxed coastal lifestyle with a strong fishing heritage. The town’s waterfront offers fresh cray‑fish, abalone, scallops and trevally, while a cold‑water swim group gathers at Waubs Bay each morning regardless of weather. Nature‑loving residents and visitors enjoy daily penguin tours to the nearby Diamond Island rookery, picnics at Lions Park, and wine tasting at The Farm Shed from surrounding vineyards. A handful of craft shops, cafés and the popular Pop Up Picnic add a vibrant, community‑focused retail scene.

Conveniently sited on the Tasman Highway, Bicheno is only 2 km from its small airport and features a boat ramp that supports both commercial and recreational vessels. Housing ranges from long‑standing local homes to a variety of holiday accommodation catering to tourists. According to the 2016 Census, the locality had 943 residents.