Day 93

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Tuesday 2nd June

Got all packed up and was on the road by 10.30 am. Our flight was for noon. Got there early and watched the people go before us, then it was our turn, I could see that there was wind but Jason ( the Pilot ) assured me it was not a problem, and he was right, the trip was good, few bumps and lighting was not the best but he did what he could to help us get good views. From our flight we headed down towards Port Arthur, on the way we found a spot to stay at Mayfield Bay so nice, camped in for the night. Only a few people here, nice big sites.

View from the Seaside van park looking out to the bay at Bicheno Here is the seaside van park, this used to be a Christian camping place, its very big. Freycinet Air, this is their strip. The people before us taking off. Up we go. The Hazards in the mid ground. Wineglass Bay The Hazards from around the other side. Incredible rocks. Saffire, built like a Stingray, awesome, Its a resort. Coming into land.

The people before us taking off.

Day 91

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Sunday 31st May

Last day of the month, leaves us with 27 days to go. Went to Coles Bay and Freycinet and saw lovely scenery, not a lot there, Loved the Hazards the mountains in the background at Coles Bay, drove to the light house, got our cameras ready and it poured with rain, so waited awhile, we knew it wasn’t going to let up. Very dark skies.

The Hazards. Was so windy this seagull was not happy. Another view of the Hazards, they are so big and long hard to fit them all in. Lighting was not good. Information Centre at Coles Bay, worth going into, lady there very helpful and has lots of knowledge of the area. On our way back to Bicheno. Had to go and have another look. These guys were holidaying and were having great fun.

Day 90

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Saturday 30th May

What a night, dam winds, had to get up in the middle of the Don fixed things up and we hoped it would still be there in the morning, didn’t get much sleep though. At least all was well in the morning. We had a free day today so didn’t want to go far with the winds as bad as they were, went into town and did all the things to see and down to the blow hole, oh I must say great dump point in town with a hose. Here are a few shots, the wind got worse down at the blow hole and was nearly blowing me over, freaky feeling. Loved it when I went to the butcher I could get my onions, etc for my meal to cook, great shop.

Big slabs of rock down here at the blow hole. Big cracks, on such big slabs. Seam of Quartz, wonder if there’s gold in there?? And there she blows. Loved the name of this shop. Harbour where we’re staying at Bicheno. Eating out of Dons hand. Had to go back when tide was higher and shes a beauty.

Day 88 & 89

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Judy's Trekabout

Thursday 28th May

Rained all day, went into town for a few things. No photos today.

Friday 29th May

Well the canvas is dry so we are really packing up and hitting the road to Bicheno. Came for 2 nights and Stayed for 5, thanks very much to the Hillcrest van park. Giving them a plug as they were very good to us, Thanks to Chris very much. Had a good run down stopped at a few places and got to Seaview Caravan Park, Decided to set up as the weather was not sounding good, gale force winds, snow down low and cold. We will tiki tour tomorrow.

If you want a van park to stay in St Helens here it is. Camp Kitchen, TV, games for kids, etc. Falmouth where the river runs into the sea. Had to take this, it is grass on top of this house’s roof, still being built so couldn’t get to the front to see the architecture. Fishermans Jetty at Bicheno, fresh fish and chips and scollops. Beautiful, sat on the rocks and ate them, but first had to wrap our tea in a blanket to keep it warm as wanted to get the colours in the sunset. Another shot from where we did eat our tea.