The Pondering Frog Cafe Ice Creamery and RV Stop

The Pondering Frog Ice Creamery and RV Stop is located ten minutes south of Bicheno and 400 metres from the Coles Bay turnoff. Our RV Camp is for fully self contained vehicles, pet friendly, has potable water, rubbish bins and gas refills available. Donation only. Flat sites, easy access and a children's playground with a large frog slide. Access to the cafe toilets during trading hours. The cafe offers all-day breakfast, morning tea, lunch, and dinner by appointment. Famous for our hand crafted ice creams, seafood chowder, garlic prawns and much more. Something for everyone including a kids menu. There are friendly goats and an alpaca in the paddocks surrounding us. Our visitor information section is well stocked with maps and brochures and time permitting we develop a personal itinerary for you. We are located on the gateway to the Freycinet National Park, only 30 minutes to the Wineglass Bay Walk, Cape Lighthouse. Centrally located our RV stop is 30 minutes from Swansea passing all our famous East Coast wineries.

Aplite House sits amongst 200 acres of secluded forest surrounded by the world renowned Freycinet National Park. Home to creatures including the Tasmanian devil, wombat, echidna, quoll, wedge tailed eagle, tawny frogmouth and many more. Overlooking Moulting Lagoon Conservation Area and neighbouring the remarkable and pristine Friendly Beaches, it is a sanctuary in the heart of one of Australia's iconic landscapes. Conveniently located on the Great Eastern Drive, between Coles Bay and Bicheno at Friendly Beaches, it is a short drive to Friendly Beaches, Wineglass Bay bushwalk, Cape Tourville Lighthouse, the East Coast vineyards and many more activities within the region. Architecturally designed by Hobart firm 'Dock 4' and complimented by works from Tasmanian artists. Aplite house is a completely solar powered luxury eco self catering accommodation experience.

Denison Rivulet Retreats is situated in a privately owned native bushland where bush settings meet ocean views. It is located at the base of the Douglas Apsley National Park, which features crystal clear rivers and diverse forests. Denison Rivulet Retreats is a place to unwind, relax and explore. Currawong and Pardalote are two architecturally designed, self-contained retreats featuring a stunning bath that overlooks the private bushland setting. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a large living space, and a beautiful timber deck with bushland and ocean views. The retreats are located on Tasmania's beautiful east coast - this area is full of incredible National Parks, walking trails and award-winning vineyards. There are numerous beautiful local attractions that are recommended, including Denison Beach and the Porches, Douglas-Apsley National Park, Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, Diamond Island, Waubs Bay, Bicheno, Bicheno Penguin Tours, Bicheno foreshore walk and Bicheno Blowhole. The recommended local food and wine include The Lobster Shack, Governors Bicheno, Little Bay Patisserie, Waubs Harbour Whisky Distillery, Devils Corner Vineyard, and Springvale Vineyard.