Gaol House Cottage

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The Gaol House is a unique historic self-contained property ideal for families, or couples set amongst a half-acre of private gardens. Incorporating the original features including the gaol cells, doors and pit-sawn timbers this heritage listed property is located just a short walk from Waub’s Bay Beach with its crystal-clear waters and rock pools.

Relax by the open fire in winter or enjoy summer days at the beach located only two minutes’ walk. From here you can walk along the rocks in both directions, to Diamond Island or the Blow Hole.  A small kitchen has all the amenities, and the property has a separate dining room, lounge, toilet with separate shower located in the original gaol cells.

The Gaol House Cottage is in an ideal location in the heart of Bicheno. Waub’s Bay, local shops and beautiful cafes are a short walk from the accommodation. There are numerous beautiful local attractions that are recommended including Diamond Island, Waubs Bay, Bicheno, Bicheno Penguin Tours, Bicheno foreshore walk, Bicheno Blowhole, Denison Beach and the Porches, Douglas-Apsley National Park, Freycinet National Park, and Wineglass Bay.

Local food and wine that is recommended includes The Lobster Shack, Le Coq, Governors Bicheno, Little Bay Patisserie, Waubs Harbour Whisky Distillery, Devils Corner Vineyard, and Springvale Vineyard.

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TasShacks
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Australian Tourism Export Council
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Barbeque
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Laundry
  • Non Smoking
  • Open Fireplace
  • Free Wifi
  • Does not cater for people with access needs.
17/07/2026

Bicheno

TasShacks
81 Burgess Street
Bicheno, Tasmania

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Ship Status

Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 6th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
07 Aug, 06:00 am
August 7th
10:00 pm

07:30 pm – 09:15 pm

10:00 pm
08 Aug, 08:30 am
August 8th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
09 Aug, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 7th
08:30 am

06:00 am – 07:45 am

08:30 am
07 Aug, 07:00 pm
August 9th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
10 Aug, 06:00 am