Me in King Solomans Cave (With Limestone Column)Here's a brief outline of what we did in Tassie! The scenery there was amazing and really enjoyed it, the weather stayed pretty good.
Sunday
Got hire car. We got an upgrade - we ordered a Hyundai Getz and we got a Toyota Corolla. It was pretty good, roomy, nippy and seemed to be pretty efficient on fuel. By the time we returned it we had done almost 1500km! First of all we went to Cradle Mountain, via a little town called Sheffield which had lots of murals painted on the buildings, but it was quite misty so didn't see much of the mountain. We went around the West Coast instead - past Zeehan, Strahan and Queenstown. Then we went to Lake St Clair, which was pretty nice, and drove back to our Lodge in Launceston along a gravel track. It was quite a bad road but luckily we didn't see any other cars - lots of wildlife so we were going really slow.
Monday
Went to Cataract Gorge just outside Launceston - it was pretty spectacular (see the photo). Then we went out to King Solomans Cave which was full of limestone formations, I really enjoyed it. All the sites were quiet as it is winter here so we almost had the tour guide to ourselves! Then we went along to Liffey Falls, again we had to go on a gravel track to get there, but it was worth the drive as it was very picturesque. Then we drove down to Hobart (The Capital) and checked into another lodge. They were pretty ideal as they cost around the same as a hostel but we got our own little cabin with a double bed and a set of bunks, and kitchen, tv etc. They were a little bit out of town but it is fine with a car.
Tuesday
We went out to Port Arthur, on the Tasman Peninsula. There are lots of old penal buildings here from when the UK sent out the convicts. It was quite different, and a nice drive out there. We went back into Hobart in the afternoon and drove up Mount Wellington (1300m) and saw some great views up there. It was absolutely freezing so we didn't stay up top for long! We went into Hobart and looked around the shops for a little while and relaxed at night!
Wednesday
We went to the Cadbury's Factory. They make most of the chocolate for Australia at the factory, and the tour was pretty good. You got right out on the floor of the factory - some of the machinery they have is amazing. Got a few freebies! We went out to Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park in the afternoon, which was pretty nice again. Then we went into town and looked around the shop and returned our car in the afternoon - thankfully in one piece!
3 comments:
Looks like some amazing scenery there. I am quite keen on a corrola too.....but need to save up some pennies. Louise and me have been up in Orkney since Monday and are away back down on Thursday. Had a big wedding last Saturday (I was best man so had a speech to do) so fancied a relaxing break up here.....havent been roped into the fencing yet though!
Magnus.
He has been cutting the grass though - and then he told us he had hayfever!. Looks really interesting and the photos are great. You will all be ready then for another long drive.
Not heard from Derek lately - I think he was planning on Rockness at the weekend.
Been really nice here today but we are having problems with the bees - no eggs or larva so might be queenless. Have a good run and no picking up hitch-hikers.
Met your mum up the street on Monday, not a happy bunny as some of her garden was flattened in the wind over the weekend.
Enjoy your next trip. Agree with dad DON'T pick up hitch-hikers.
beryl
Post a Comment