Port Arthur

We woke up to fine weather, and after breakfast we drove north to Eaglehawk Neck, the second of two isthsmi connecting the Tasman Peninsular with the main island
The first visit was the Captains Hut Museum. The captain was responsible for catching any escapees from the penal colony back in the 1800s, and was in charge of the Dog Line, a line of ferocious dogs tethered along a narrow channel across the 100 yard wide isthmus. A short walk took us to its location.
After that, we walked the beach to the Tesselated Pavement, a geological feature of the beach. Crossing through a narrow gap in the path onto the beach, some locals advised us that moments previously a venomous Tiger Snake had crossed there, too. We trod carefully thereafter.
Arrived safely back at the car. we drove up to the Pirates Bay lookout where in glorious sunshine we enjoyed the view whilst taking our lunch. (Great coffee served at The Cube)
A further short drive took us through Doo town, where most of the locals have named their properties with Doo in the name. Doo Nothing, Dr Doolitle, Dootoomuch, etc..
Doo town is next to a blow hole, which we visited - but the sea was not raging enough to see it in all its glory. Next to the Blowhole was The Tasman Arch, from where we took the bush walk to Waterfall Bay. The waterfall was not there to be seen when we arrived at the lookout. However, the cliffs and shoreline were spectacular along the way. The walk took in The Devils Kitchen.
We will revisit Doo town this week to sample the fare at the renowned Doolichus Fish Bar.
Back at base, we were visited by Green Rosellas, who are fearless and blue wrens who are much more timid.
As we were settling down for the night, we heard a commotion immediately outside the tent. Alan got up to look eye to eye with a possum - sitting on our kitchen unit - who was clearly disappointed to find nothing edible in our rubbish bag.Read more