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Oceania » Australia » Tasmania » Mount Field March 12th 1993

We made it to Mount Field with just enough day light to set up our tent. We then took a brisk walk through the forest. Lots of old swamp gums which were obviously growing well before any of us white folks discovered Tasmania. Next morning we were up early and walking again. We spotted lots of potteroos and wallabies. Lorenza seemed to be loving our Tassie tour so far and I was so happy she shared my opinion of this place being so special. The padymelons were hanging around our campsite, in the nearby river hundreds if fish (about 6 to 8 inches long) are jumping form the water and seem to be catching insects of some sort. As dusk fell it was lovely to listen to the birds calling and the river singing it's own ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Tasmania » Lune River March 10th 1993

The hostel at Lune River is small, full of hikers, bicycle riders and is a stop off point for more active travellers looking to embark on the southwest walking tracks. The trip there via the Huon Valley is breath taking, big sweeping corners, up and down the mountains, it was amazing. On the mechanical front, the two bikes are running fine, still push starting the Morini most times (but that's normal). The warden at the hostel, Andrew, lives in a bus out back. He was very interested in our bikes. We had to sleep in the dorms because the family room was taken. No big deal, unless you do not like sharing a dorm with lots of German hikers. Lorenza cooked up a great meal - BBQ chicken + lemon sauce - yum. Had fun in ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Tasmania » Port Arthur March 9th 1993

We awoke to a lovely clear, cool morning. We were packed and on the road at 9am. At Port Arthur we again got the "married room" at the YHA. The hostel is in a great location and has better views than the motel which charges 10 times the price ($10 for two in a double room with a view - what a bargain). We walked our feet off exploring the ruins of the convict settlement and jail. Despite the fact that the area looks so idyllic and parklike these days, it must have been a much starker place that greeted those convicts. Labouring in chains, sleeping in cold, damp cells - no thanks! We had a rest back in our room and enjoyed the view back over the settlement to the water. We booked ourselves on ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Tasmania » Bicheno March 6th 1993

Our ride from Gladstone to Bicheno was a lot of fun. Forget the bit getting out of Stumpy's Bay, because it was as bad as the trip to get there. But by now we were feeling relaxed enough that it did not bother us much at all. Just something that had to be done to move on. Todays ride, winding through myrtle forests, past huge tree ferns was bliss. Be warned there are no speed warning signs on any corners so it pays to not think you are Mick Doohan. When we arrived in Bicheno, our long time friend, Mandy, met us at the local shops. It was wonderful to see her lovely smiling face and curly blond hair! After a few days camping we were happy to use her shower and freshen up a bit. ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Tasmania » Stumpy's Bay March 4th 1993

After swapping contact details with the bunch at Georgetown we set off bound for Mount William National Park, via Bridport and Gladstone. We struck road works and gravel road for 15k's coming to Gladstone. Big road going motorcycles don't love loose gravel so much so it can be interesting to feel 220kg of motorcycle, plus gear etc. sliding around underneath you as you round each corner. Comes in handy to have done some off-road bike riding when younger so that this slipping and sliding does not upset you too much. From Gladstone to our campsite at Stumpy's Bay was a dreadful road. There were big graders and earth moving equipment working on the road and it was like riding through a freshly ploughed paddock, it was about a 30km ride from Gladstone and a big challenge ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Tasmania March 9th 1985

Info to come once I sort through the photos.... read more
Some where on the road




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