Bicheno’s Ocean View Retreat in Tasmania

Bicheno’s Ocean View Retreat (18067 Tasman Highway, Bicheno, Tasmania 7215, AUSTRALIA; phone [61] 3 6375 1481, fax 1554, e-mail dgardam@tassie.net.au or visit www.bichenooceanviewretreat.com) sits on a hill overlooking a long sweep of coastline.

This new, clean and modern B&B is run by Debbie and Jock Gard, a very nice and helpful couple. Separate, private suites or self-contained units are priced Aus$130-$160 (US$103-$126).

Debbie serves a delicious, bountiful breakfast on your terrace overlooking the beach.

My husband, Peter, and I stayed there Nov. 11-12, 2006, when we were exploring Tasmania’s Freycinet Peninsula with its great hiking trails and beautiful Wineglass Bay.

LINDA BEURET

Santa Barbara, CA