24 hours in Hobart
 13. november 2021, Australien ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
						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 isLæs mere
Russell & Horseshoe Falls
 14. november 2021, Australien ⋅ 🌧 5 °C
						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 whereLæs mere
Derwent Bridge
 14. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ❄️ 2 °C
						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 toLæs mere
More snow - Derwent Bridge to Strahan
 15. november 2021, Australien ⋅ 🌬 7 °C
						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 sculptureLæs mere
Gordon River Wilderness Cruise
 16. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
						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 spectacularLæs mere
Wilderness Railway
 17. november 2021, Australien ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
						
								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 theLæs mere
Cradle Mountain
 17. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
						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 RonnieLæs mere
Tassie Devils
 18. november 2021, Australien ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
						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 yourLæs mere
Launceston bound
 19. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
						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 theLæs mere
Segway
 20. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
						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 parkedLæs mere
Last day in Launceston
 21. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
						
								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 theLæs mere
On the road again
 22. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
						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 veggiesLæs mere
St Columba Waterfalls
 22. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
						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 itLæs mere
St Helens to Bay of Fires
 23. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
						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
 24. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
						
								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 ofLæs mere
Penguins!
 24. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
						
								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 twoLæs mere
Cycling wineries tour
 25. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
						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 andLæs mere
Google is an asshole
 26. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
						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 wasLæs mere
Port Arthur
 26. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
						
								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
 27. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
						
								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
ApparentlyLæs mere
Richmond
 28. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
						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 GrahamLæs mere
Bruny Island
 29. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
						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 andLæs mere
Bruny Island cruise
 30. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
						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 rockLæs mere
Tasmania -signing out
 30. november 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
						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 lovedLæs mere






























































































































