Redbill Surf Shack
The surf shack is an idyllic boutique home located on Redbill Beach with a bush aspect to the back and water views across the dunes. The surf shack is modern and warm with a scandic beach interior. The light pastel colours, soft furnishings and ocean views bring about a relaxed feeling while the fireplace lends itself to a cozy night snuggled up on the couch.
We invite you to soak up the laid back luxury, wrap yourself in a heavy blanket and sit by the fire with your best book in winter.
In summer amble down to the beach, frolic in the waves and then enjoy a crisp glass of white wine on the deck as you watch the sunset over Diamond Island.
Redbill Beach
Check out the waves from the balcony before wandering down the beach path where you will be greeted by pristine white soft sand and crystal clear water. Redbill Beach is known as the local surf spot with a sweet right hander from the point.
To the north of Redbill beach you will find Diamond Island. If in the know, and careful, you too can be an adventurous explorer wandering out at low tide.
When exploring at first light or dusk you may come across the local penguin colonies making their way up the rocks and along the beach for shelter.
“How white do you like your sand, and how clear your water? Redefine your definition of both at Bicheno’s long surf beach”. Lonely Planet
We just say, enjoy this tranquil spot on the east coast all year round, no matter if you choose to surf, swim, stroll or sunbake.
Bicheno
Bicheno is one of the East Coast’s best-loved holiday destinations with sparkling ocean beaches, beautiful coastal scenery, fresh seafood and a choice of fine quality cafes, restaurants and a unique wine bar.
This is the place for swimming, foreshore walks, beach combing, fishing and fantastic wildlife experiences. Offshore, the Governor Island Marine Reserve has some of the best diving spots in Australia, with kelp-covered reefs and spectacular sponge gardens.
The local wildlife is at your feet including Little Penguins and Tasmanian Devils.
Surrounded by National parks to the south and north, amazing wineries and a water playground for surfing, fishing and swimming.
Cool climate wine
The Farm Shed is the source of truth for all things wine. Subi and Helen showcase the magnificent wines from local vineyards in the region. Learn about the producers and gain an insight to the people creating arguably the best cool climate wines in Australia.
A must visit is the family owned and operated Craigie Knowe Vineyard.
Do not miss out on stopping in at the Milton Vineyard; The Dunbabin family produce premium quality award winning cool climate wines.
Freycinet Winery are viticultural pioneers of our region, the family owned vineyard is recognised for its 5-star award winning wines.
Freycinet National Park
The jewel of Tasmania’s eastern coastline.
Freycinet National Park has a magic all of its own. It is iconic, memorable and breathtaking and on the list of every visitor to the east coast. The surf shack is 10 minutes from the Freycinet turn off and you will be hiking within 30 minutes. Make sure you leave time to drop into Coles Bay to pick up an ice-cream on your return as a reward for all the walking.
The park is best known for the stunning beauty of Wineglass Bay - its crystal-clear waters and curvaceous white beach is one of Tasmania’s most celebrated views.
There are multiple walks available, you could make many visits and never get bored. If you choose you may take a boat cruise to stop in at the Freycinet marine farm to enjoy fresh oysters direct from the farm waters. Stunning and delicious.
Surf beaches.
The region’s best surf spots are clustered along the Surf Coast, between Bicheno; Red Bill Beach and St Helens Point.
The beaches of Redbill, Seymour, Chain of Lagoons, Four Mile Creek, Falmouth, Scamander and Beaumaris offer reliable swells year round, with crystal clear waves rolling into smooth white sand just about everywhere you look.
The main surfing beach in Bicheno is Redbill beach. It is a 1km long curved beach, with waves averaging 0.5m at the sound end of the beach, and getting to around the 1m mark at the spit.
Local touring
Bicheno to St Helens and beyond.
We celebrate and love exploring the east coast to the mountains. You can enjoy a smorgasbord of fresh, ocean to plate produce, active outdoor living coupled with a laid back lifestyle.
Base yourself at the shack while you go exploring along the east coast. Head north to Binalong Bay or south to some of the finest cool climate wineries in the world.
Play in Freycinet National Park or discover the Douglas-Apsley National Park and the Apsley waterhole and gorge.
For the foodies out there, you can spoil yourself in town with the Little Bay Patisserie. They specialise in creating food using the best ingredients from local suppliers and serving the best coffee on the coast. Don't be late as the pastries are in demand and sell out fast.
The Lobster shack serves up a mouth watering lobster roll with local beer and wine. Or head north and grab yourself the best burger on the island at the The Surfside in Beaumaris.
Continue on to Binalong bay to visit the gardens, and the Bay of Fires, all within an easy day trip.