​​We want to tell you the story so far of this magnificent property on the east coast of beautiful Tasmania, , diamond island tasmania, , 
In 1856 John Allen decided to take the original land grant at Bicheno and he built his house and raised his 4 children on this property. , , diamond island tasmania, , The home is still there in the middle of the main resort buildings and is used as a manager’s residence., , diamond island tasmania, The property on his death passed to family members and was broken up with the resultant parcel as now exists in the ownership of Queensland family interests  since 2006 of which a Tasmanian born Director controls the development., , diamond island tasmania, All the history is on the walls and in the library for all to see. In WW1 soldiers went to stay at the Resort for leave and to recover. Many a marriage has been proposed in these walls and many people come back year after year just to remember. Story by , , diamond island tasmania, 
The Ocean is all around you and due to a sand bar at low tide most days allow a beautiful walk to the island and many an hour spent picnicking or exploring the rock formations and secret places on the island. , , diamond island tasmania, , The little penguins are everywhere and a Rookery life greets the visitor every evening and in the cold hours of the morning for centuries past and into the new centuries. , , diamond island tasmania, , You will walk with the penguins every night (just don’t leave the door open or they will come in!) You can walk to the charming fishing village that is Bicheno via the beach or on the roadway and return with some great purchases from the freshest produce to the best Bakery around. , diamond island tasmania, 
The , diamond island tasmania, has an enviable Spa Retreat Seasonal and a great restaurant. The Tassie wines are fabulous and you can visit the wineries or do a walk to the Gorge any day. Close by is the Coles Bay area to the south or the St Helens and Bay of Fires to the North., , diamond island tasmania, All just a day trip so you can return to the Ocean at sunset to sit by the fire, explore the library, eat a magnificent feast, have a sauna or massage, walk with the penguins or talk to other people from all over the world. The apartments are all large with kitchens and the best beds of any Hotel I have ever stayed at., , diamond island tasmania, , 
Yes, this is paradise. There is no better view of the Pacific ocean, no better aspect to awaken to; the peace and beauty of nature tempered with the sophistication of a 4.5 star rating. WOW. at , diamond island tasmania, 
Tasmania itself is undergoing a resurgence and everywhere I see new starts and improvements in the buildings and the farms and the towns, , diamond island tasmania, ,