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Bicheno

Bicheno is one of Tasmania’s most popular and important holiday resorts combining the mild east coast climate, sparkling ocean beaches, coastal scenery, a good range of accommodation options and a number of interesting visitor attractions and craft galleries.

Its long and colourful history dates back to well before the days when leisure became the principal industry. About the year 1803, sealers and whalers used Waubs Boat Harbour, as Bicheno was then known, as a shelter for their boats. The town is an important fishing centre, being home port for many crayfishing and abalone boats.

The Bicheno IGA supermarket offers an excellent service 7 days a week throughout the year - closed only on Christmas Day and Good Friday.   It stocks full grocery lines, cut and fresh meat, seafood, deli, cooked chickens and fresh fruit and vegetables.   A really friendly place to restock!

... and Homer Caris at Bicheno Pharmacy offers a full prescription service including Webster pack, DAA preparation and is an agent for Diabetes Australia.   He can help with all your pharmaceutical needs including baby needs, vitamins, sunscreen/sunglasses, health and beauty, fragrances and cosmetics, hair care, Kodak digital kiosk for making prints or CDs from any camera, card or phone.   Equipment hire includes wheelchair, crutches, blood pressure monitor, vaporizer, nebuliser - just in case!   Free pickup and delivery service in Bicheno.



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