With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore all that Bicheno, 30 miles away, has to offer. Soak up the sights beginning with Bicheno Penguin Tours, Bicheno Blowhole and East Coast Natureworld. Don’t skip Swansea either! Just 45 miles away, Bark Mill Museum, Spiky Bridge and Heritage Centre are essential stops here.