Blogs from Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia, Oceania - page 2

Third stop in Tasmania was Bicheno on the east coast, about a four hour drive from Port Arthur. Driving alongside the beautiful Derwent River and by Oyster Bay, we arrived at the Bicheno Hideaway late evening. We picked up the key (taped to the door of reception) and found our bungalow. Twenty yards from the Pacific Ocean. Twenty yards from rocks and waves and seagulls on the east, and, behind us, in the west where the sun was setting, fog coming down over the mountains. And that night, drinking Tasmanian wine and eating take out Italian food from the only open Italian delicatessen in Bechino (ok, actually, it was the only open restaurant by the time we got there - we lucked out as it was amazing food), we were visited by the bushy tailed possums ... read more

Voici déjà ma dernière soirée en Tasmanie... ce short trip a été tellement rapide... une vraie fête pour les yeux!!! L'arrivée à Hobart s'est faite tout en douceur, l'avant-goût des paysages était déjà très alléchant: de grande étendues vertes bordées de collines à la végétation luxuriante dominant des lacs ou des bras de mers aux eaux turquoises, argentées, scintillantes, tellement sublime que j'en ai déjà profité pour prendre quelques photos. Et là, le choc... j'ai quitté Paris lundi matin avec -4°, j'ai testé Sydney mercredi avec 34° et cela tout en faisant du sport (siouplé!), et là, j'arrive à l'aéroport de Hobart et il fait plus chaud dedans que dehors, le thermomètre indique 16°... autant dire ça re-caille! Mais bon la perspective de passer cinq jours avec la petite famille de mon frère m'enchante, les deux ... read more

PA: (ante data en tiempo real) Que he sobrevivido a la granja y a eso que la gente llama trabajar, e intentare ponerme al dia con el blog y sobre todo con los correos sin responder, pero aqui no hay internet en ningun sitio !! thanks for your patient !! Martes 10, Miércoles 11, Jueves 12 y Viernes 13-feb-09 La cosa no ha empezado muy bien, como Sydney me ha absorbido, no he preparado nada de los próximos días (menos mal que saque desde NZ un billete de avión para Tasmania), por que ahora no encuentro alojamiento allí, como tenemos todos la misma guía vamos a mogollón a los mismos 4 sitios, pero ya se por propia experiencia, que hay un montón de camas mas que no aparecen en ningún sitio y aunque llego ya un ... read more

We had only been bush walking for approximately 2 hours- but a mere dawdle I realise for some of you more hardened walkers out there… However, it was at this point that I finally had to admit the stark truth which I had been denying since setting out from the relative safety of Lee’s Hut in near 0 temperatures and driving rain. I was absolutely freezing. This obviously meant that Carissa had probably been freezing a whole lot longer but to her credit managed to keep this startling revelation to herself. What is it they say about the best laid plans? Weeks of studious research, scrounging camping gear (thank you Murray), collating maps and equipment… Only to encounter some of the most shocking weather one could imagine, you know the kind - where the rain travels ... read more

Day Five of Fifteen: Wineglass Bay Walk We slept well last night which was just as well because we were going for a walk to a lookout that overlooked Wineglass Bay. The Freycinet National Park is just 28 km south of Bicheno and is the jewel of Tasmanian's east coast. To be honest if you're not prepared to outlay some serious cash for the many Eco Tours in the area, you have to expect to do a lot of walking before you can experience this fantastic area. Wineglass Bay Walk: Over two hours. The Hazards Beach: Over 3 hours. Before entering the park we had to buy a National Park pass. The asking price was $20. The girl behind the desk suggested we pay $50 which would allow us entry into all the National Parks ... read more