Carlton

Today we bid farewell to the North Eastern corner of Tasmania - an area characterised by the large coastal rocks with red lichen, contrasting the fine white sand and blue waters.
Nearby to Binalong Bay is Saint Helens - the nearest town centre. It seemed fitting and possibly wishful thinking that Helen should get a lottery ticket before we left (so far Michael scratches up $3, but the million dollar draw is tomorrow night!)
Driving south we went to Freycinet National Park where we trekked the 3km to the lookout for an amazing view. The water below looked tempting with the idyllic turquoise water and white sands, but the 1000 steps down (and same back) was not enticing!
Whilst in the park we also went to Sleepy Bay where we saw Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoos and Cape Tourville lighthouse, where we came across a very friendly Bennet’s Wallaby.
After a quick stop in Coles Bay for lunch, we continued south, stopping at Milton Cellar door and the Spiky Bridge as we drove past many sheep filled paddocks, vineyards and beaches.
We arrived just on evening in Carlton for our second stopover, but after a long day we decided to go to Dodges Ferry Hotel for dinner.
One thing we really want to experience whilst in Tasmania is the Aureus Australis - the Southern lights. Last night, whilst we had rain overnight in Binalong Bay, the rest of Tasmania apparently experience an amazing show. So tonight we ventured to Carlton Surf Club and posted the lens southward. A few experiments and we were able to capture a very small and insignificant aureus… we hope for more during the week!Read more