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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
Cruise around the peninsula with Wineglass Bay Cruises (with whale watching potential in Winter!)
Visit Freycinet Marine Farm, Lobster Shack Tasmania 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
Airbnb accommodation: Younique Stays