Blogs from Tasmania, Australia, Oceania - page 5

Beauty Point, Tasmania 12 – 21 November 2018 Our flight from Melbourne to Hobart was early, 7.20am, so we had to book a taxi for 4.45 and we were at the airport by 5.15. We checked our bags in and the young lady taking them from us looked at our boarding cards and said that as Jim is tall would we like a free upgrade to an exit row and to share three seats between us to give us plenty of space. For a moment I thought I must still be asleep and dreaming. But no, it was real, and we had a very comfortable and short flight of just over an hour. A short taxi ride to TasCamper depot and we collected our Toyota Pop-up vehicle and by 10.00am we were on the road to ... read more

The last day in Tasmania. A little bit of a panic this morning, but nothing too unusual. We dropped the campervan off at Cruisin' Motorhomes. Can thoroughly recommend them and we'll use them again. A quick taxi ride out to the airport, some final cakes and coffees and we waited for the plane. I can't think of anyone saying a bad thing of their holiday in Tasmania. Now we can see why. I'd go back in a heartbeat and we've already made rough plans to do so. We'd probably see a lot of what we have been to and then get even more off the beaten track. I'd like to thank my wonderful travelling partner Katie, you made it even more special!... read more

After a windy miserable night, the sun tried bravely to sneek through the drizzle. We had a better look around the lodge at Lake St. Clair and wandered down to the lake which is at the southern end of the Overland Track. Staff were very friendly and they had some great history up on the walls. And speaking of walls, the first place on the agenda was to visit The Wall at Derwent Bridge. I wasn't too sure about this one when one of Katies clients mentioned it. It didn't seem to have many mentions in the tourist guides. But it bloody well should!! Simply amazing workmanship has gone into this living piece of art. I can only imagine the number of hours it takes to make a single artwork. Pity we can take no photos, ... read more

Well the plan was to take the gravel road from Arthur River to Corinna and save some time and go through some pretty remote country. But wiser heads prevailed and we went back the way we came to Wynyard and then travelled south via Rosebery where we stopped for some much needed cakes and coffee. We walked the track to Montezuma Falls. Great little trek, and learnt about the history of its making by the railway workers. Incredible the effort that went into the construction of the line. Running out of fuel we made it to Zeehan where there were no open bowsers and the automatic keypad was stuffed! I nursed the bus into Strahan on diesel fumes! Typically good caravan park at Strahan. We made it early enough in the day to have a wonder ... read more

Off to a lateish start but made good time today. Bit of a miserable day but can't really complain. First stop was the Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm for all thing delightful and raspberry! They were doing a roaring trade there. We stocked up on some raspberry jams, clothes and bought some ice creams. On leaving we noticed Van Diemans Land Ice Creamery. I have heard good things about them, so even though we were literally finishing off our raspberry ice creams as we drove in we just had to give these a go. OMG simply heaven in a cone! Every flavour known to man and some odd ones as well. We had heard from friends in Brisbane about the best place for scones is in Sheffield at The Old Scone Shop. Sadly they closed their doors ... read more