Suntrap Cove

Maritime Tasmanian single malt whisky, made & matured just metres from the ocean in Bicheno, Tasmania. Set atop the lichen-covered rocks, what was once an old oyster hatchery is now a world-class whisky distillery with hundreds of casks maturing, 5 salt-laden bond stores and a cooling system run entirely by the ocean. Rich in history, their name is a nod to the former town name of Bicheno and honours Wauba Debar, a Tasmanian Aboriginal woman known for her bravery as ‘heroine of the sea’. A tale Waubs Harbour is proud to tell. Founded by Tasmanian family, Tim & Bec Polmear in partnership with Tim's brother Rob Polmear. The team come with a wealth of expertise with Rob formerly Head Distiller for Overeem Whisky & Head of Production for Lark Distillery. Waubs Harbour's official first release launched in April 2023 with the distillery officially opened by the Tasmanian Premier. Bottle number #01 of their Founder's Reserve whisky auctioned for $4800, with all proceeds donated to the Great Southern Reef Foundation. Many of their releases sell out quickly, with priority access given to their email list. When available, bottles can be purchased from their website, at whisky venues around Australia or at the distillery. Waubs Harbour offer small group Distillery Tours and Guided Whisky Tastings from Tuesdays - Saturdays. Bookings are essential - book at waubsharbourwhisky.com.

Bicheno’s Glass Bottom Boat offers an opportunity to view the creatures and plant life of Tasmania’s temperate waters. The fully guided tour takes approximately 45 minutes with interpretation and the opportunity to learn about plant and sea life. Be sure to call ahead as trips are subject to weather conditions, or check the black board at the office/museum at the Gulch in Bicheno.

Bicheno's Glass Bottom Boat operates from Bicheno, on Tasmania's East Coast from September through April. The cool temperate waters offer excellent viewing of the creatures that live there and the luxuriant and rarely seen plant life is a spectacle itself. Your guide has many years of experience and can offer a comprehensive and knowledgeable interpretation. Every day is different and the effect of the East Australian current is at times dramatic with many different life forms travelling in it. The trips are subject to weather, so please telephone ahead for a daily update on conditions. You can also check the blackboard at our office/museum at the Gulch in Bicheno. Tours take 45 minutes. Tours depart at 1000, noon and 1400 daily from September to April.