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Around Oz 2023-24

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  • Tanya SimmonsAround Oz 2023-24Traveler

    Mount Feild National Park

    Mar 29–Apr 3, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    We love it here. Only $20 per night for full power and water hook up. Not used to having these in a NP. Even a laundry.

    Did the Tall Trees walk this morning. Continued on to the top of Walker Falls and then to Horseshoe Fall. A fantastic walk. The forest is amazing, makes for a really enjoyable stroll.

    In the afternoon we strolled up to the base of Walker Falls. Another charming walk. As it's wheelchair friendly very easy    Read more

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    Lake Dobson

    March 30, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    Still in Mt Feild NP. Drove up to Lake Dobson. A very narrow, windy gravel road. Climbing up for about 16ks
    up into the Alpine region. Was a little bit nippy. But we soon warmed up, walking around the lake. Magnificent. There are ski runs up here. Would be lovely to see when it's snowing. Unfortunately, we don't have the gear.

    It's much nicer here than at Cradle Mt. Which is far too crowded these days.    Read more

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    Moorland Mosaic

    March 30, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    On the way back down from Lake Dodson, we did the short Moorland Mosaic walk.
    A wealth of plant life. With informative boards about the flora. A easy short walk up a board walk.
    Such a diverse range. Including lots of wild herbs.Read more

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    Lake Pedder / Gordon Dam

    Mar 31–Apr 5, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    This is a great drive from Mt Feild. The veiws along the way are worth the drive on their own. Graham strutted his stuff on an interesting statue on the roadside.

    We were amazed by Gordon Dam. Like nothing we had ever seen before. It's a bit of a mixed feeling thing. Between the awe of the structure and how it felt wrong to build it in such a magnificent wild environment.Read more

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    Lady Barron Falls

    April 1, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Our last walk at Mt Feild NP. Has been a fantastic visit. There are so many great walks. If you are into a bit more serious hikin, plenty of those as well.

    We ended up staying one extra night. As it was raining the day we were going to leave. Drove into New Norfolk to shop. Was easier than doing it with the van in tow.Read more

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    Bruny Island

    Apr 3–7, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

    Hopped across to Bruny Is for a few days.

    Visited the Lighthouse and Kingfisher Beach today.

    The views from the light house of the rugged coastline are fantastic. A bit of a hike up, but worth it.

    The beaches on Bruny are pristine. We had Kingfisher to ourselves...except for hundreds of tiny crabs. Had to be careful where we walked. Set up our picnic lunch on the beach. A very special place to have our lunch.    Read more

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    Bruny Is

    April 5, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    Cloudy is another of the beautiful beaches here. A little more busy than Kingfisher. Had a great walk along the headland then along the beach. The loo has a one way window. You can veiw the beach while taking a seat but people can't see in.

    We then then followed an old forestry road over the mountains down to Adventure Bay. Another stunning beach. Visited the Berry farm while. No berries, but they do have a white wallaby and Peacock.

    Had an early Wedding Anniversary dinner at the pub while we were on Bruny. Fantastic food. Mainly local produce. Definitely the place to eat.    Read more

  • Tanya SimmonsAround Oz 2023-24Traveler

    Greeveston

    Apr 7–13, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    We are currently in the Huon Valley for a few days. It's a very pretty camp site by the creek in Greeveston RSL grounds. A wonderful base to explore the area.

    There are a range of wood carvings in the streets. Depicting locals for a bygone era. The stories of their lives are very amusing.

    Found some amazing red toadstools growing by the creek.    Read more

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    Mt Wellington

    April 8, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C

    It's our 29th Wedding Anniversary today. What a better way to celebrate than revisited Mt Wellington. We visited it on our honeymoon all those years ago.
    Still has breathtaking veiws...or maybe that was just that it was really 🥶. At least no sleet like last time.

    We had lunch at Lost Freight. I cafe made out of shipping containers part way up the Mountain.    Read more

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    Hartz Mountain NP

    April 9, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C

    What a great day. I have to say I love walking in the Alpine regions. Yes, it's cold. But it's so invigorating. I think Graham thought I had brain freeze. I was on such a high.
    We only did the shorter walks. Waratah lookout, Arve Falls & Lake Osborne. As we don't have the fitness or gear to do anything bigger. Lake Osborne was the biggest about a 40min return. With a mean climb at the start. But totally worth it.Read more

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    South West National Park

    April 11, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    We drove to the bottom of SW Tassie today. A lovely drove along Cockle Creek. They say its as close to the edge of the world most people will get. It is the Southern most road you can drive in Australia. Next stop Antarctica.

    It's National Park now. But was logged in the past. There are still interesting relics around from then. The very short walk to the Right Whale statue that remembers all the whales that were hunted almost to extinction in the area.

    Plus, I found some more very interesting fungi.    Read more

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    Hobart

    April 14, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Spent a lazy Sunday visiting Hobart.
    I feel very close to my Dad here. Visiting places he described on returning from completing a Sydney to Hobart yacht race. I was only a young girl at the time. But dads love of Hobart and the people has stayed with me. A special place for me.Read more

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    Tasmin Peninsula

    April 16, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    Wow... we were treated to some spectacular coastline today. Plus beautiful green countryside. One of the greenest areas we have been to in Tassie.
    Picked up the best pumpkin I have seen in years. Whipped it up into a big pot of soup. Yum.

    Our favourite spot had to be the Remarkable Cave. Was worth the 120 steps down and back up again.

    The Tasmin Arch and Devils Kitchen also were great. There was a tour boat checking out Tasmin Arch. Made for interesting photos.

    We gave Port Arthur a miss as we had been before.    Read more

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    Swan Reach

    Apr 17–19, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    Fantastic free camp. Just out of Swansea of the East Coast. The little jetty Graham is fishing from is just in front of the van. He did catch one tiny fish. Yes, he did let it go.

    Love that it's called Swan Reach. I think it's the first waterway we have seen with no black swans on it. Can't have everything I guess.

    The spiky bridge was interesting. Plus some great buildings in town.    Read more

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    Tribunna

    Apr 17–18, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    Just overnighting here. On our way to Freycinet.
    Lots of very expensive boats here. A great little harbour.
    Our Qld neighbours gifted us some fish they caught this afternoon. I ask him to give Graham fishing lessons 😆
    Looks like a fire in the mountains. A way in the distance. But can smell the smoke every now and then when the wind shifts around.    Read more

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    River & Rocks Campground

    Apr 20–24, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    Another sweet free camp. On Moulting Lagoon. A few minutes from Freycinet NP and Coles Bay

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    Wineglass Bay cruise

    April 21, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    What a perfect day to do a cruise. The sun was out. The conditions perfect.

    The sea cliff are spectacular from the water. As it was calm, we could get up nice and close.

    Visited the seals, which was a treat. Mainly males and last years babies. Always fun to watch them play in the water. We also spotted dolphins on the way home. No matter how often we see these wonderful sea mammals, it is always a delight.

    Stopped for lunch at Wineglass Bay. A very pretty spot. Much better coming around by boat than walking overland.

    A great day out. The boat was excellent. Hardly anyone on it. The bonus of visiting in the off-season. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about the region.    Read more

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    Freycinet National Park

    April 22, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    We were thinking of doing the Wineglass Bay lookout walk while we were here. But after doing the cruise and seeing it from the water we decided we didn't need to. It's much easier on the boat that a 4k walk up 400+ steps... then back down them. My knee thanked me.

    There are lots of other beautiful short walks. The Cape Tourville Lighthouse is definitely the best.It was a very easy walk. With breathtaking veiws. You could get a peck of Wineglass. Plus, the seal rocks. We also explored Sleepy Bay, with some interesting rocks. A bit of a hike down and back. Not to bad. Honeymoon beach, just a short stroll from the car park. Finally, Friendly Beach. Like many beaches here, it has fine, white, squeaky sand.
    We also seemed to be drawn to the ice cream/takeaway shop at Coles Bay. Were you could sit outside with views of the bay and mountains ringing it. 3 days of ice creams and one of fish & chips. Maybe we should have done the Wineglass Bay lookout walk after all.    Read more

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    Lagoon Beach Campground

    Apr 24–28, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    Another camp... another beach. Another free camp.

    Just north of Bicheno. Slowly working our way up the easy coast.

    It has been a bit cool and overcast. Graham has a go at fishing again. No luck. A very pleasant strolling beach.Read more

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    Bicheno

    April 27, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    Had planned to do the walk to the gorge at Douglas Aspley National Park today. Got as far as the Aspley waterhole and there were no more signs or obvious track to continue on.

    Headed into Bicheno instead. It's a very nice beach/bay. Especially on a lovely sunny day. Checked out the blowhole. Walked through town. Picked up some bargains at a store closing down. Nabbed a pair of Piping Hot Sandals for $1.99. Plus lots of other handy items really cheap.

    Found a great picnic spot on the rocks overlooking the bay.    Read more

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    Diana's Basin campground

    Apr 28–30, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    Just north of Scamander, near Bay of Fires.

    A great free camp. Pulled in here for a couple of days. The river isn't braking through to the ocean at the moment. Another beautiful beach. Just a bit wild at the momentRead more

  • Tanya SimmonsAround Oz 2023-24Traveler

    Swimcart Beach Campground

    May 1–7, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    I was very hard to pull ourselves away from this beautiful spot on the Bay of Fires.

    Must admit we didn't do a lot here just sat around and enjoyed the view.

    We did go up to The Gardens up the other end of the Bay of Fires. Explored the Starfish Garden at Cosy Corner. Did a walk to a Waterfall out the back of St Helens.

    The National Park was doing a slow burn on the other side if the highway from us. That keep us amused for a couple of days.    Read more

  • Tanya SimmonsAround Oz 2023-24Traveler

    Pyenhana Recreational Reserve

    May 7–11, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    Another beautiful day. Another great free camp.

    We have some walks and waterfalls to explore here. Plus the local dairy/cheese producer. Lots of dairy cows in the area.

    The dairy was great. Picked up some excellent blue. Have afternoon tea by the log fire ... very nice.
    They have a robotic milking system here. The cows come in to be milked when they want. It operates 24/7.    Read more

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    St Columba Falls

    May 7, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    We had driven to these falls when we were here for our very short visit 4 years ago. The walk was closed due to covid.

    It's a lovely walk. The falls have one of the longest drops in Tassie. Beautiful to be back walking in the maintains ago.Read more

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    Halls Falls

    May 8, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    Another great walk today. A little longer and rougher in places than St Columba Falls yesterday.

    They mined for tin and harvest timber in the area. Old relics scattered around. A weir just up from the falls.

    We would have liked to continue to drive up to the Blue Tiers. A local resident had pipes running across the track pumping water from the creek. Being the nice people we are we didn't run over them.

    Also spotted some interesting fungi on our walk.    Read more

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