Address
16494 Tasman Highway
Bicheno, Tasmania, 7215
About
The Location
The Pondering Frog Tearoom is located on the Tasman Highway, (11km south of Bicheno), 400 metres from the Coles Bay turn-off and approximately 177 kilometres north-east of Hobart. The tearoom is open every day and offers homemade ice creams, Devonshire teas, lunches and snacks. Jams, chutneys, pickles, fruit wine and liqueurs are also available for sale. The majority of produce is sourced locally to provide a true taste of Tasmania.
The Pondering Frog allows self-contained vehicles to park on their grounds for up to 96 hours with payment via a donation box on site. Pets on leads are permitted, and bins and water are accessible.
There is an abundance of natural beauty to explore in the Bicheno area. Freycinet National Park and the famous Wineglass Bay are close by, perfect for kayaking and walks along the peninsula. No visit to Bicheno would be complete without taking an evening Bicheno Penguin Tour, an up close experience with penguins in their natural habitat.
Cost: Donation
Parking: Self-contained vehicles only, 96hrs, pets on lead, some mobile coverage, bins, water
Opening Hours: Tearoom - Summer: 8am – 7pm; Winter: 9am – 5pm. Tearoom is licensed
Facilities
Cost
cmca.the2notts
Donation $5.00
Per site, per night (2 adults)
Gallery
Reviews
This campsite is Ab Fab. Homemade ice cream is to die for. No traffic noise at night. Lovely grassy area for the furkids.
08/02/2018
CMCA User
Lester & Collett make you welcome with plenty of information. Great food & home-made ice-cream. No dump point. Dump point located at Bicheno 12 klms. away. Large,flat area for R.V's. A "must" stop-over.
13/12/2018
CMCA User
No Review Score
Great place for a night or two. Gold coin donation.
10/03/2019
CMCA User
Lester and Collette have made a lovely cafe and RV stopover for self contained travellers on large grassy site. Their homemade ice creams jams wines chutneys and lovely food are delicious. Just put a donation in the box on the sign. Lester is full of information about the region very helpful and friendly.
15/03/2016
CMCA User
Les and Colette like to meet you before you set up and are very knowledgeable with information on the area. Great spot to stay, water taps available, rubbish bins, toilets when cafe is open, can have dinner too! Red donation box located on back of sign.
31/03/2021
cmca.the2notts
This is a great low cost camp and the owner gives you more information than the Information Centre. (This site does not come up in low cost camping, but should )
11/04/2017
CMCA User
A fabulous place for a few nights, donation for the privilege. Firm flat ground for the greater part of the camping area, water taps for a refill, note brown water thru filters. Must be self contained, strictly no tents or vehicles without facilities. Great cafe, very popular with travellers, open until 7pm. Highway is not noisy at night. Close to Freycinet NP for sight seeing.
11/01/2023
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