Diamond Island Resort, Restaurant & Bar And Penguin Show - Bicheno

Beachfront resort with nightly penguin show on Tasmania's East Coast

Self-Contained Accommodations

Diamond Island Resort, Restaurant & Bar And Penguin Show offers self-contained apartments with ocean-view patios and kitchenettes. The historic building dating back to 1856 houses a selection of Beach Front, Ocean View, and Beach View units. Pet-friendly rooms are available, and each apartment includes a flat-screen TV with local channels.

On-Site Dining & BBQ

The resort's restaurant serves seasonal Australian cuisine and opens based on demand, with a bar offering beer, wine, and spirits. A seasonal BBQ area with gazebo is available for guest use, and the coffee house on site provides hot drinks. Kids' meals are offered, and private dining options for functions can be arranged.

Penguin Show & Wildlife

Every night after dusk, guests can watch little penguins return to their nesting boxes on the property during a free staff-led viewing. The resort provides torches for spotting penguins, and wallabies, rabbits, and deer are often seen on the grounds. For a more in-depth experience, the separate Bicheno Penguin Tour operates on the adjacent beach.

Amenities & Recreation

A seasonal outdoor swimming pool with a pool cover, shallow end, and toys is open year-round, alongside sun loungers and pool towels. The fitness center, billiards table, bicycle hire, and guest laundry (free use, detergent available at reception) are on site. Free private parking and accessible parking are provided, and the property is wheelchair accessible with grab rails in toilets.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The resort sits on a private beach with direct access to Diamond Island at low tide. It is a 4-minute drive from the Golf Club and East Coast Nature World, and 30 minutes from Freycinet National Park. Wineglass Bay, Bay of Fires, and Glass Bottom Boat tours are all within easy reach.

• Location: Private beachfront, 30 min from Freycinet National Park
• Rooms: Self-contained apartments with ocean-view patios & kitchenettes
• Dining: Seasonal Australian cuisine restaurant & bar
• Wildlife: Free nightly penguin show on property
• Amenities: Seasonal pool, fitness center, billiards, bicycle hire
• Pet-friendly: Pet-friendly rooms available
• Activities: Walking distance to Diamond Island at low tide