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The Pondering Frog is the perfect base to explore the whole East Coast of Tasmania. Just 10 minutes South of Bicheno, and immediately South of the Coles Bay Road turnoff, we are the gateway to Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay.

Park your RV or caravan and stay a while and explore the region. If you need travel advice or itinerary planning tips, Lester and Collette have a wealth of local knowledge to share.

All the treasures of the East Coast are in easy driving distance of The Pondering Frog with Orford, Triabunna (Maria Island), Swansea, Coles Bay, Freycinet (Wineglass Bay), Bicheno, Seymour, St Marys, Scamander, St Helens, Binalong Bay (Bay of Fires) all within an easy 90-minute drive along the East Coast Drive (Tasman Highway).

The Pondering Frog is the ideal travel base!

Bicheno blowhole: 10 minutes

Wineglass Bay carpark: 28 minutes

Coles Bay: 20 minutes

Bay of Fires: 90 minutes

Maria Island Ferry: 60 minutes

Cranbrook wineries: 15 minutes

while you are in the region...

Visit Freycinet National Park and famous Wineglass Bay

Book a scenic flight over the peninsula with Freycinet Air

Join the Long Lunch Tour Co. for a food and wine treat

Take a guided sea kayak adventure with Freycinet Adentures

Walk the Peninsula with Freycinet Experience Walk or Experiential Tasmania

Go quad biking with All4 Adventures

Sail around the peninsula with Sail Freycinet or Wineglass Bay Cruises

Visit Freycinet Marine Farm or Sealife Restaurant Bicheno for a seafood treat

Experience the penguins with Bicheno Penguin Tours

Take in the excitement of the Bicheno Blow Hole

Meet the crew at East Coast Natureworld

Enjoy a Bicheno Glass Bottom Boat ride