Day 56

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Saturday 26th April

Weather not looking to good, but we did get a break so thought we’d go and see the Tamar Wetlands in Launceston. So close to the city it’s incredible. Get a good view of the hills that are built on.

Looking down onto Sea Port Tamar wetlands and looking over towards the built up area of Launceston Information centre at the wetlands, also very good view out onto the wetlands. Very hilly place Launceston, town seems to be down in the valley and houses all up around on the hills, very beautiful place.

Day 54

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Thursday 24rd April

We headed back from the West Coast via Rosebery and the Murchison highway, then we turned off along the May Plains, then onto Mole Creek Rd. Was lovely country driving. Back to Launceston.

Mining buckets at Rosebery. Gum flowers in rain. The falls. This is the heat and gases flowing from the mine, they do it to keep it clean and vented. Its a very deep mine. Artwork statues to signify the mine. Looking down on the mining area. Rosebery. Tallah, another old mining town. Stopped for a picnic break and here was a bunch of Fungi. Just took this from the car while we were driving to show the bad weather. Climbed to the top of the lookout. Storm is coming.

We went to Chudney and this lovely wee shop, I sampled every honey wow, some are awesome, then had a honey ice cream.

Day 53

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Thursday 23rd April

We had a day to rest so decided to go up to the falls, these falls are in the township of Strahan and not far at all, we just took our time and then enjoyed the rest of the day chilling out at the cabin, weather was overcast and cooling down. Nice day though.

Beautiful bush tracks. Bush stream, very brown from all the tannin. Fungi Stream Hogarth Falls. Rocks and Moss Reflection in stream. Punga or Fern tree. Reflection of the retreat.

Day 52

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Wednesday 22nd April

Woke to a lovely sunny day for our Gordon Rive Cruise, we have to be down there early and also we wanted a good parking spot. Our cabin was only around the corner so that was handy, here are a few images to see what it was like.

The wee township of Strahan, this is where we catch the cruise. The harbour and Jetty. The Lady Jane Franklin 11, I liked the reflections in the window. Looking over the harbour to where you board the wilderness train trip from. Inside the Lady Jane Sea plane getting ready to pick up some passengers for a scenic flight. Leaving the Jetty Then entrance back into the harbour from the ocean, very deep and swift waters in that channel. Only was in or out for these people is by boat, now that’s living in peace apart from the cruise boats every day. We drop right down to a few knots as entering into the Gordon River, very old and ancient forests here, some of the Huon Pine is thousands of years old, wonderful journey and history. Thank goodness they stopped logging it but you can see where they have. We got off the boat and did a walk up into the forest, just another world. One of the other cruise’s Jetty where we went onto Sarah Island and learned all about the convict days and how cruely they were treated, very moving as the lady acted out as she told the story. Reminders are still there as far as the hollows in the ground, logs that were left where they did the boat building etc. Another jetty on the Sarah Island that was used, its very old. A ruin from old. This is some of the huon pine logs left from boat building. Returning to our cruise. Strahan from above.

Day 51

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Tuesday 21st April

Well its been a couple of days getting things sorted to head off to West Coast, staying at Dons Son’s place. On our way over to the west coast via Lake St Clair on the Lyell Highway. Spent a bit of time there. Then on over to Strahan, via Queenstown.

Pumphouse point, has the old Pumphouse made into Accommodation on Lake St Clair. It is Tasmania’s newest wilderness retreat. Taken from the road in. They have beautiful bush tracks to wander through. This is one of the bays off the lake, it truely is a peaceful place. Heading to the right. Some of the lovely hills on the trip. Had to take this, it is from the car as you can see, this is the first glimpse we got of Queenstown, totally a mess from the mining in the early days. We were told many stories, but all I know is I couldn’t believe my eyes. Looking down onto the town amongst the ruins of the mining.

Day 48

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Saturday 18th April

Woke to a lovely sunny day, I was up early and went for a bush walk with in the grounds and came across heaps of signs, one I have posted, the rest were telling about the Bandicoot, wallaby, Echidnas, etc, was very interesting. After breakfast went to check out the beach, the kids have gone into some markets that they wanted to check out, both being chef’s and cooks that is great for them. The airport is right by the sea, watching a plane come into land as if it is going to hit the tree tops is quiet interesting.

Bush walking as I do. The family area’s and BBQ The pool area. Seven Mile Beach Plane coming into land. Loved these clouds.

Day 47

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Friday 17th April

We drove from Bruny Island yesterday to Seven Mile Beach Hobart, staying in Wyndham Resort for 3 nights, some luxury will be gratefully received. Got in late, and saw that we have kangaroo paw flowers I love them, these haven’t opened yet..

Day 46

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Thursday 16th April. Last day on Bruny Island

Well we have had just the best time here, our last day was spent driving to the south of Bruny and through the Neck, calling into different bays, having a stop off at the local Cheese place. The kids got oysters fresh from the rocks at Barnes Bay, they were everywhere and big. When we stopped at Dennes Point at the Jetty, a chap told us that as the crow flies this is the closest land to the main Tasmania land but the channel is very bad, that’s why the main crossing is way down further. Took a scenic drive back around on dirt roads get to see real nice scenery. Never now what you come across.

Couple of birds I don’t know their names yet. Blowhole over Basalt Rocks. Bruny Island Art Adventure. Small settlement. Heaps of these Tasmanian Native hens. this one is out the side of the house we’re in. Wallbies in ur yard, I was sitting on the step, they weren’t worried. The Albino again. Took from the car as you can see. Barnes Bay. This is the closest point to mainland Tasmania. Long dirt road, must be lots of homes up there. Boarding the ferry to go over to Kettering. Autumn colours from the car. Driving through a big town on our way to Seven Mile beach.

Day 45

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Wednesday 15th April 3rd day on Bruny Island

We got sorted nice and early this morning as we are going to the Cape Lighthouse. Weather was good, windy and bit chilly but had a great time, Coast line here is so rough and beautiful. Saw a Albino Wallaby, there are quiet a few here on the island, the drive back to van park was interesting scenery, the island is bigger than I thought. We have been staying at the van park but a mistake in our booking gave us a very flash house for a night so we moved base.

Seen better days Here at a lookout pulled in this beautiful car. HMAS Canberra ship anchoring in the bay for the night. One of the many wee walking tracks, just nice. View from the cape Bruny light station Cape Bruny Lighthouse, the kids walking up in the bushes on the path. This had 1836 A.D. on the front, it is not working now and cant be used by the public to look inside, shes getting old. View from the light house. Incredible coast line, all the Basalt rock formations. Albino Wallaby, no Kangaroos on Bruny.

Day 44

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Tuesday 14th April

Had a good nights sleep and were up early to go on a boat trip on the Bruny Island Adventure cruise. To many photos to show all of them but picked out what I hope will interest people. Was a fantastic day.

Got up early and went down the beach, caught the early light on the foot way and seating, very beautiful for a walk down the beach. This is the beach outside our van park. Everyone waiting to board the cruise boat. Father and Son The arch way, we didn’t go through it. Looking at the kelp growing on the rocks. The other boat, which is the same one as we are on. kelp gardens. Rock pillars and formations. Facing into the sun but took it any ways, we had just come through and then watched the other boat coming through. Blow hole. Seals in sun and playing in the kelp. Got back and what a wonderful sunset to finish the day off.