Cataract Gorge

Devonport/Launceston (16-20 December)

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December 23rd 2008
We caught the 'Spirit of Tasmania' ferry from Port Melbourne to Devonport, departing at 9am and arriving at 6pm. It was a relatively smooth ride, although we all felt a little queasy whenever we had something to eat. Alex and the kids took advantage of the free movies, watching Ratatouille in the morning while I added our Melbourne blog entry (the ferry had NextG reception). In the afternoon, we a ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Tasmania » Launceston

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more