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  • Day 32

    Geeveston

    November 3, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    Leaving Bruny Island there seemed to be some problem with the loading ramp for the ferry. We sat in line waiting for around 20 minutes while they tried to lower the ramp. After finally fixing it and a quick trip back over the bay, we headed towards the Huon Valley following the Southern Edge scenic drive. This passed through such quaint towns as Snug (and Lower Snug), Flowerpot, Cygnet, Woodstock (and Upper Woodstock) finishing up at Geeveston. This is the town where the TV show Rosehaven was mostly filmed and it was fun exploring the town and identifying landmarks from the show. The town is also known for its wood sculptures that are dotted around the streets.
    We camped in the grounds of the Ex-Servicemen's and Women's Club on a grassy riverbank site. Again we were the only ones there.
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