24 hours in Hobart

After arriving in Hobart last night we hit Salamanca Markets at 8.30am opening (5.30am Perth time) and staggered around in a stupor for a while. Wandered around Battery Point afterwards - it isRead more
Russell & Horseshoe Falls

Graham bade a sad farewell to our Hobart accommodation (it was attached to a bottleshop open until 11pm) and we hit the road on the way to Derwent Bridge. Stopped at New Norfolk on the way whereRead more
Derwent Bridge

We continued on our way to Derwent Bridge and it started to rain, except it was strange looking rain. Then we realised it was snowing! We were so excited and videoed every flake. By the time we got toRead more
More snow - Derwent Bridge to Strahan

We woke to see everything covered in snow and were glad our car had been parked under a carport overnight. We did a quick visit to The Wall in the Wilderness, which is a 100 m x 3 m wooden sculptureRead more
Gordon River Wilderness Cruise

Today we went on a cruise up the Gordon River to view the UNESCO world heritage wilderness area. We headed out the harbour with over a dozen dolphins swimming alongside. The scenery was spectacularRead more
Wilderness Railway

Today we drove The 99 Bends road again, but this time in the other direction and at great speed. It was very important we got to Queenstown 40 minutes before the ticket office opened.
We rode theRead more
Cradle Mountain

We stayed in a cute little log cabin in Cradle Mountain, with our resident wallaby greeting us every time we left the cabin. I was really hoping to see a wombat so we were sent up at dusk to RonnieRead more
Tassie Devils

When in Tasmania, you have to see Tassie Devils. Apparently. Well I have seen them now and never need to see them again. They make these blood-curdling screams like someone is murdering yourRead more
Launceston bound

We had one last exhilarating drive through the mountains on our way to Launceston. A friend told me to add 20% to google maps trip time. Not if Graham's driving you don't. Stopped in Sheffield on theRead more
Segway

I really love riding segways so will always hunt them out on our travels. This one was in a forest, so something different to the others we have done and there was no risk of Graham hitting a parkedRead more
Last day in Launceston

We headed to the town of Evandale for their Sunday markets then wandered around the town. It was our favourite town so far - beautiful old homes and antique stores.
This afternoon we went on theRead more
On the road again

Once again, we are driving over mountains on windy roads. I think that is all they have here. This was a really scenic drive of rolling hills and farms. We saw a sign at a shed selling fresh veggiesRead more
St Columba Waterfalls

Just past the dairy is St Columba Waterfalls, which was named by the Cottons when they settled in the area! Go team Cotton. Most spectacular waterfall I have ever seen. Like always, photos don't do itRead more
St Helens to Bay of Fires

Spent the day driving the coastline from St Helens to Bay of Fires area, checking out the beaches and towns; picking the houses we would buy if we won lotto.
Swansea - a big day

Left St Helens for the 2 hr drive to Swansea but took us all day as there were so many great beaches to stop in on the way.
Bicheno was a great little town - has moved to the top of our list ofRead more
Penguins!

We were all a bit blah about a penguin tour I booked as it was a bit of a drive and we had had a big day, but it was paid for so off we went with very low expectations.
Sat for a while and saw twoRead more
Cycling wineries tour

Well this was a hoot! We went on a cycling tour between three wineries, with tastings at each winery. We were not only riding on back roads but riding through vineyards and paddocks full of sheep andRead more
Google is an asshole

We left Swansea on our way to Port Arthur and let Google show us the way. Next minute, we are driving down a gravel road dodging wallabies and potholes. Then there's a sign "4wd only" but Graham wasRead more
Port Arthur

Visited Port Arthur today. It is so pretty, in contrast to the terrible things that happened there.
Tonight we are going on a ghost tour. What was I thinking!
Port Arthur area

Spent the day checking out the area around Port Arthur:
Tessellated pavement
Eaglehawk neck officer's quarters
Doo Town
Tasman Arch and blowholes
Coal Mines historic site
Remarkable Cave
ApparentlyRead more
Richmond

Spent the day in Richmond. Richmond Bridge is the oldest operating bridge in Australia. Richmond has become my new favourite town in Tassie. Lots of beautiful old homes and antique stores. And GrahamRead more
Bruny Island

We caught the ferry to Bruny Island for our last two days. Wine, cheese, chocolate, oysters, whiskey, honey and berries are all grown / caught / produced here. We have a house opposite the ocean andRead more
Bruny Island cruise

Managed to squeeze a cruise around Bruny Island on our last day. When the boat took off from the jetty and immediately started fishtailing I knew what we were in for! We were admiring two huge rockRead more
Tasmania -signing out

Thanks Tassie. You've been great. We loved that every day had amazing scenery. We loved all the beautiful houses. We loved the quaint little towns. We loved the history. We loved the food. We lovedRead more