Bicheno /ˈbɪʃɛnoʊ/ is a locality and town on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia, 185 km north-east of Hobart on the Tasman Highway, with a population of around 950.

[2] The first historical reference to the place that was to become Bicheno was made by James Kelly during his circumnavigation of Van Diemen's Land.

Waub's Harbour was the location for a number of shore-based bay whaling stations in the late 1830s and early 1840s.

The discovery of gold in Victoria saw most of the residents depart in 1855 and for nearly a century, Bicheno became a sleepy little fishing village.

Fishing has continued to be the lifeblood of the town with substantial quantities of crayfish, abalone, scallops and trevally.

In recent times it has become a popular tourist destination, with a range of accommodation, a few craft shops, and cafes.

Famous artists include painter Vanessa Richardson, surf photographer Mathew Tildesley and contemporary jeweller Carl Noonan.

[8] Local primary school children have been appointed custodians of the memorial, built near Wauba Debar's grave.