Bicheno Beams is back – the perfect winter road trip
Winter in Tasmania doesn’t mean staying indoors. Rug up, hit the road, and head East for Bicheno Beams 2026. Every night from Saturday, June 27th to Saturday, July 25th, the small coastal town of Bicheno transform into something magical.
Bicheno Beams, the free, family-friendly laser light show that just took home Gold at the 2025 Tasmanian Tourism Awards is back for a 6th year.
If you’re looking for a reason to get out of town and explore Tasmania this winter, this is it. We couldn’t be more excited!
What Is Bicheno Beams?
Bicheno Beams is a community-run laser light show held nightly at Bicheno Lions Park on the East Coast of Tasmania. Powerful beams of light shoot into the night sky, perfectly synchronised to atmospheric, immersive music — and it only runs for 15 minutes, which somehow makes it feel more special.
There are two different shows that alternate each night, so if you stay for two evenings you’ll catch a completely different experience both times. Check in from 6:00pm and the show kicks off at 6:30pm sharp. And did we mention it’s completely free?
Friendly local volunteers meet you at the Burgess Street entrance to Bicheno Lions Park (78 Burgess St) and guide you to the best viewing spots. Bring a camping chair if you have one – and perhaps a thermos of something hot. If it rains, the show goes on… and the lasers interacting with the raindrops are reportedly spectacular.
Beyond the beams, the community puts on lots of fun winter events: from food trucks to lantern making! Follow @bichenobeams on Instagram to keep across what’s on each night.
Getting there
Bicheno isn’t on a major transit route — this is very much a road trip destination. Honestly, that’s half the fun! The East Coast drive is one of the most scenic in Australia, and a hire car gives you the freedom to stop at beaches, viewpoints, and little towns along the way.
Here’s how far Bicheno is from our main locations:
| Starting point | Distance | Drive time |
| Hobart Airport (HBA) | ~ 185 km | Approx. 2 hours 20 mins |
| Hobart City | ~ 178 km | Approx. 2 hours 15 mins |
| Launceston Airport (LST) | ~ 145 km | Approx. 1 hour 45 mins |
From Hobart, the route takes you along the stunning Tasman Highway through Sorell and Triabunna before hugging the coastline toward the East Coast. From Launceston, you’ll head south through Campbell Town and over the scenic break at St Marys.
Either way, plan for a leisurely drive — there are plenty of reasons to pull over. Ready to book now?
Practical Info
- Dates: Saturday 27 June – Saturday 25 July 2026, daily
- Where: Bicheno Lions Park, 78 Burgess Street, Bicheno TAS 7215
- Check-in: From 6pm and onward
- Show starts: 6:30pm on the dot!
- Show length: 15 minutes
- Cost: FREE
- Parking: Burgess Street and surrounding streets have plenty of street parking
- Accessibility: Accessible parking spaces available at the Lions Park entrance for vehicles displaying Disabled Parking Permits; volunteers on hand to assist
- Pets: Service animals only, no other pets permitted inside the park
- Wet weather: Show goes ahead in rain – cancelled only if there is a storm or high winds, check Facebook for any last-minute changes
Way-finding map
