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Tasmania in Van

8 weeks on the little island in a caravan. Les mer
  • Reisens start
    18. januar 2023
  • Geelong

    5. februar 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌙 15 °C

    Stop over, prior to sailing to Tassie on the ferry with the van

    Kel and I got some pickleball in at ocean Grove.

    Lunch at the wineries on the Bellarine peninsula.

    Joanne went to Melbourne for the Phantom of the Opera. And cake

    Hot rods show and shine at Queens cliff.

    Then boarding the spirit of tasmanian.
    Les mer

  • Devonport

    6. februar 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    We arrived on the spirit of tasmanian at 6.00am disembarked, and set up camp at Mersey beach.

    Restock with fruit veggies.

    Our caravan park at Mersey beach is great, for a morning walk.

  • Leven Cayon

    8. februar 2023, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    We set up camp at Pioneer park, Riana, before we took on the near by natural attractions.

    First stop Preston falls, then the panoramic views of the canyon from Cruickshanks lookout some 275 meters above the Leven river.

    Gunn's plains limestone caves, and a stop at Wood house lookout overlooking the valley and plains.
    Les mer

  • Takine drive

    11. februar 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌬 15 °C

    Starting at Bluff point, down to Arthur River, further along the coast to Nelson Beach, then inland though the forest back . We stopped and took in the view of the Julius river from the Kanunnah bridge. On to the sink hole that formed lake Chisholm. Our final step was the Trowutta Arch and back to our camp.

    200 klm loop, so was much seen.
    Les mer

  • Waratah

    13. februar 2023, Australia

    This was a stop over on our way down the west coast.

    We did the falls right in the middle of the town, then we did the Whyte Hill lookout. Up early and did the 4 klm return walk to Philosopher Falls. The walk through the alpine rain first was rewarding.Les mer

  • Montezuma Falls

    15. februar 2023, Australia

    Joanne and I hiked for 3 hours to the most amazing falls in Tassie.

    Along the rail trail in the it was the most peaceful quite path, we stomped for 1 hour or so . Stop at the falls, took in the view while having breaky,. Some daredevils took on the suspension bridge and then the return, truly one of those memories.Les mer

  • Strahan

    16. februar 2023, Australia

    Another low cost camp at the golf club. While here we did the wilderness rainforest rail to Dubbil Barril. The next day we did the Gordon river cruise, and the history of the convict settlement. Not mention another opportunity to watch the longest running play in the world. The ship that never was.Les mer

  • Lake St Clair

    21. februar 2023, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C

    A free camp stop over at Derwent Bridge, for the wall in the wilderness.

    We took the short walk along the lake, along the watermmet track which is part of the great overlandervwalk to platypus bay.

    A short drive to capture the barrage and the pump house.
    Les mer

  • Hobart

    27. februar 2023, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    The capital, Salamanca markets, Neil diamond tribute show at the Royal theater, Kel played pickleball ball at every group, Joanne joined in at Eastern shores. Joanne got a lift with LeAnn and Gary to the convict village of Richmond, still very charming. Clear skys a top of MT Wellington We got the bikes out and rode to the botanical gardens, they were just so pretty.Les mer

  • Lake Pedder.

    1. mars 2023, Australia

    Our campsite on Ted's Beach, had water of the lake meters away from our door, panoramic views were picture framed by our caravan windows.

    We took in the Gordon Lake Dam which is part of Tassie hydro power scheme, was constructed in 1972.

    The dam wall stands 110 metres, above the gorge floor, and took 153000 cubic M concrete to build.

    Joanne and I took on the 200 steps to wall along the top of the dam wall, and took in the views of this impressive natural gorges, who rock formations were wavy.

    I stop at the lodge at Strathgordon, for beverage taking in the views down lake pedder.

    Back at camp that evening we spoke with other travelers before a bus load of Russian on tour made this their dinner stop.

    We joined in for a swim and some vodka.
    Les mer

  • Bothwell

    1. mars 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌬 17 °C

    The Highlands village of Bothwell, home of the oldest golf club, Kel played at Ratho farm golf course. The oldest golf course in Australia.

    We had a 3 course dinner at the homestead, with a little history from the homestead s journals from our host Michael.Les mer