Pelagia of the Sea

The East Coast Whale Trail is a series of coastal stops you can visit with information signs about the whales and where you have a good chance of seeing them. There are 14 trail sites scattered all along the coast from The Gardens in the larapuna/Bay of Fires area near St Helens in the north to Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula. At each East Coast Whale Trail site, you will find a sign with information and stories about them and big sea views to search for signs of whales. There are binoculars installed at two of the Trail sites to help you get a closer view. Whales can throw their fins and flukes, or even their bodies, high out of the water, making great explosions of foam on the sea surface that can be seen from far away. Sometimes they come within a few hundred metres of shore.

Feel and look great after a visit to this little unique organic beauty boutique tucked away in seaside Bicheno. This is a popular place with the locals, that has earned an excellent reputation for the care and attention that you receive. Felicity is highly trained and offers essential beauty such as waxing, tinting, henna tinting, lash lifting and organic tanning. Or enjoy a luxurious organic facial, body treatment or toxic-free manicure or pedicure. This organic salon prides itself of the ethicality of its products and gifts. Using organic or natural handmade products for both treatments and home care. Enjoy Skin Juice, World Organics Skincare, Lively Living Organic Essential Oils, Zao Makeup and Nail Polish and lots of other gifts and goodies. Gift Vouchers are also available. Bookings are by appointment only.

Around the corner from Bicheno Blowhole is Bicheno’s secret beach, Rice Pebble Beach. As the name suggests, it is covered in tiny pebbles instead of sand. You can paddle and swim at Rice Pebble Beach but you do need to take care as there are a lot of rocks under the surface. If swimming isn’t your thing, read a book, admire the scenery or climb the lichen-covered rocks.