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| Locality | Bicheno |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -41.89492 |
| Longitude | 148.26 |
| Population | 912 |
| Density | 8.0 /km² |
| Area | 114.1 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 7215 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 134 km northeast |
Bicheno is a locality in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 912. The locality covers an area of 114.1 km², giving a population density of about 8.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 134 km northeast of Hobart. Bicheno is located at 41.8949°S, 148.2600°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7215. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Bicheno, a jewel on Tasmania's east coast, unfurls itself against a backdrop of granite formations and the ceaseless sigh of the Tasman Sea. It lies 106.3 km east-south-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 119°T), and is situated 31.6 km north-east of Swansea. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the fainter, sweet perfume of coastal heath, a scent that clings to the weathered timbers of old fishing boats and the sun-bleached shacks dotting the foreshore. Rocky outcrops, sculpted by millennia of wind and wave, form natural harbours, their dark, barnacle-encrusted surfaces gleaming wetly under the often-brilliant Tasmanian sun. Beyond the immediate embrace of the coast, rolling hills, carpeted in a mosaic of green and gold depending on the season, rise gently inland, their contours softened by distance and the luminous quality of the light, especially as dusk begins to paint the sky in hues of rose and lavender.
The character of Bicheno is deeply entwined with the sea, its history echoing the lives of those who have drawn sustenance from its waters. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this place, with the harbour a constant hub of activity, the clatter of nets and the calls of gulls a familiar symphony. While tourism now plays a significant role, drawing visitors to its famous blowhole and the vibrant underwater world of its marine park, the town retains a grounded authenticity, a sense of resilience born from its maritime heritage. The local economy, while diversified, still feels the pulse of the ocean, a gentle reminder of the forces that shaped both the land and the livelihoods of its inhabitants, with the surrounding countryside offering glimpses of agricultural pursuits that complement the coastal bounty.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bicheno, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.89492, 148.26. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bicheno, in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bicheno includes the postcode (7215), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bicheno is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |