ATTRACTIONS
Our colony of Little Penguins have called Diamond Island Resort home for hundreds of years.
Year round, every night at about dusk, we welcome Little Penguins into our resort. They nest, lay their eggs and raise their young on-site. Although shy, they are curious creatures and sometimes they even pay our guests a visit!
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Diamond Island Resort loves sharing our home with these amazing animals in their natural habitat and welcomes our guests to join us nightly in welcoming them!
Our resort is one of the very few eco-tourism establishments around the world where guests get such an up close, safe and unique experience with nature.
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Discover more about the Little Penguins.
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THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND BICHENO
Whether visiting Diamond Island Resort on an East Coast Tasmanian road trip or on a short stay holiday, the town of Bicheno is a fascinating look to early Australian history and caters for everybody - from those looking for adventure to those who just want a relaxing time by the ocean.
The town itself is an old coal mining town and also was home to fishers and whalers. It still is a fishing hotspot, with local seafood one of the culinary delights you can find through the town.
THE BLOWHOLE
Bicheno Blowhole is hole in the granite rocks which concentrates even small waves into powerful jets of water. The Bicheno Blowhole is located right next to the water, along the sandy and granite coastline..
BICHENO GOLF CLUB
The course consists of 9 holes and 18 tees both the course and greens are fully irrigated to provide excellent playing conditions all year 'round The club has a fully equipped clubhouse and is open 7 days a week for play..
NATUREWORLD
A popular attraction is East Coast Natureworld. Here, you can see the remnants of the Douglas River Coal Mine, which was founded in 1849 and manned by Convicts.
BICHENO WHALE TRAIL
The National Whale Trail runs a long way along the east coast, and here at Bicheno, they have a 3km foreshore walkway that provides numerous sighting opportunities in season.
BICHENO COURT & GAOL HOUSE
The old Bicheno Court and Gaol House (built 1845) are still standing in town and the Bicheno Blowhole is a popular tourist attraction.
FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK
Tasmania's oldest National Park is a must visit and a short drive from Bicheno. Walks lead to bays and beaches, while the waters beckon for swimming, snorkelling and kayaking.