Bicheno Backpackers Hostel in Bicheno, Tasmania | Hostel

Bicheno Backpackers Hostel

Locality: Bicheno, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6375 1651

Address: 11 Morrison St 7215 Bicheno, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.bichenobackpackers.com.au/

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25.01.2022 We are really lucky to see these things in our very own backyards. Thanks to Bruce the photographer, the photo was taken from his lounge room window believe it or not.

25.01.2022 Mum and bub wombat at the beach on Maria Island Located off Tasmania’s East Coast, Maria Island is just 30 minutes by ferry from Triabunna, and as far from or...dinary as you can imagine Maria Island is a special place with something for everyone - historic ruins, sweeping bays, rugged cliffs and mountains, and remarkable wildlife including Tassie Devils, wombats, Cape Barren geese, Forester kangaroos, ringtail possums, Bennetts wallabies, potoroos and an amazing 125 species of birds including the endangered Forty-spotted pardalote and Swift parrot. You may also see dolphins, whales, seals and sea eagles Once on the island you will discover a place where there are no motor vehicles, no shops and no worries. Whether you're here for hours or days you can choose the kind of stay that suits you and let Maria work its spell on you. Thanks to Tasmanian Hikes for sharing their beautiful video. You can also follow them via instagram www.instagram.com/tasmanian_hikes We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world

23.01.2022 Wedged tail and Sea eagles engaged in combat over Bicheno. Thanks to Bruce for the great pics

21.01.2022 Echidnas are unbearably cute. However, they are full of contradictions; they are mammals, but they lay eggs; they are often classified as long- or short-beaked,... but don't have beaks at all! They can live 50 years in captivity but luckily we see them quite often on tour in the wild. #wildlife See more

19.01.2022 New security guard at Reception. He looks forward to welcoming you back

19.01.2022 Enjoying exploring our own backyard

16.01.2022 More Tassie adventures for us this weekend. Took a walk around Dove Lake, Crater Lake, Marion’s Lookout, Wombat Pool. A tired wombat & curious currawongs .

15.01.2022 In keeping with this weeks bird theme .....

13.01.2022 There are so many fungi around at the moment! When exploring, there are times to go fast, and times to take it slow. Our guides take care to show you the little things, as well as the bigger things, and these efforts make a touring experience feel special. WILD PLACES, WILDLIFE, WILD FUN.

11.01.2022 Good morning. It’s a balmy 3 degrees. Thinking about taking a dip

11.01.2022 Another terrible winters day @ Scamander, Tasmania

07.01.2022 We love happy customers

07.01.2022 Running out of space outdoors so we are now extending our flags indoors ... recently completed by our artist Bruce .... we look forward to more additions over time ...

07.01.2022 Donald will miss his good friend Bruce when he leaves tomorrow

05.01.2022 Haven’t seen one whale in Bicheno this year

05.01.2022 These gorgeous little guys have been enjoying some peace and quiet of late. We are so lucky to have them living amongst us and it’s important that us locals and visitors respect and protect their precious habitat

04.01.2022 A new 4 km shared path at Freycinet National Park connecting the visitor centre to the start of the Wineglass Bay walk has opened, so visitors no longer have to... ride or walk on the narrow road along with cars. Bike parking loops have also been installed at the trailhead and the master plan for the park recommends bike parking also be installed at Ranger Creek, Freycinet Lodge, Honeymoon Bay.

04.01.2022 What a view! How amazing is Wineglass Bay on Tasmania's east coast? : @jeon_landscapes via Instagram

01.01.2022 Seagull enjoying the scenery .

01.01.2022 Today we donated 42 of our used mountain bikes to The Risdon Vale Bike Collective @rvbikecollective, a charity that exists to improve the lives of young people ...in Risdon Vale. Specifically they work with local youth to increase work readiness skills, recreational opportunities and to build healthy community around the pursuit of push bikes. Using mountain bikes, Under Down Under Tours operates a unique 3-hour downhill cycle experience from the summit of Mt Wellington/kunanyi to Hobart's waterfront, with 21 kms of terrific scenery and great narrative about the mountain and Hobart city. Our bikes are replaced regularly, and it feels good to know they will have a new life as part of this positive community initiative. The bikes will be used in mentoring and training, and made ready for sale, with funds to be invested back into the program. Pictured are Anthony Elder, Project Manager (left), and Damien who volunteers with the charity (right). Anthony tells us they are looking to implement pilot projects in other regions around Hobart in the near future. We wish them all the best! Learn more about Risdon Vale Bike Collective: https://www.rvbikecollective.com/ Learn more about our cycle experience, the Mt Wellington Decent: https://underdownunder.com.au/tour/mount-wellington-descent/

01.01.2022 Platypus on the ski run at Mt Field Look what we've got to look forward to this winter. Platypus are common in Tasmania’s creeks and rivers and are relat...ively easy to find if you are patient. They prefer the protection of wider creeks, with a good flow of water and need vegetation and earth banks to enable them to dig their camping and nesting burrows. The best time to look for them is early morning or late afternoon. Stand or sit quietly among the trees and bushes on the creek bank and watch the surface of the water, especially up close to the banks, for their tell-tale ripples. Patience will be rewarded Latrobe calls itself the 'Platypus Capital of the World' because they’re so common there. Just head down Hamilton Street off the main street (Jojo's on the corner) to Warrawee Reserve. The reserve is only a kilometre or so from the centre of town. The road follows the river. There’s no need to go all the way to the reserve; just stop near the big rocks beside the road just past the intersection with the old Deloraine road. Look for tell-tale ripples near the bank and watch patiently Other great spots to seek out this beautiful and rare creature are: - Beauty Point in the Tamar Valley north of Launceston - The creeks and rivers around Stanley - Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park - A short drive from Burnie to the Fernglade Reserve (the reserve at the end of the road is the best location, but platypus can be found right along the creekline) - At Westerway beside the Tyenna River on the way to Mt Field National Park, platypus are common in the river, and in the creeks of the park itself - At Loongana south of Ulverstone, if you stay at Mountain Valley Wilderness cabins you're certain to be shown platypus in the Leven River that flows through the property. (As well as having Tassie devils feed outside your door) - At Waratah in the north-west, the old quarry in the centre of town has been landscaped into a scenic lake and is a reliable place to see platypus in the morning and evening. Go to the southern side of the lake away from the main street and. If nothing else, you'll be able to take a photo of the "Platypus Crossing" road sign Thanks to Jeimba Sands for sharing such a beautiful video. You can also follow Jiemba via instagram www.instagram.com/vesprephotography We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world