This one is a story of two campsites, both free, both very nice and both worthy of your attention when killing a day or three in Tasmania. Although these 2 sites are within view of each other across the long and narrow Lake Barrington, they are separated by a 45 minute road trip round the […]
Tassie’s Wild, Wild West
On Tasmania’s West Coast you’ll find legendary wilderness loaded with convict heritage, spectacular national parks and historic mining towns. Ever wondered what the edge of the world looks like? Well, there’s a place at Gardiner Point, near the faraway town of Arthur River where you can see it for yourself. Here, the sea water west […]
North West Tassie
Taking your car to Tassie makes perfect sense….. There’s so much to see! The first thing I notice as we drive up the ferry ramp is the number plate on the car in front of us. “Tasmania – Explore the possibilities” it reads. The slogan seems fitting as that’s exactly what we intend to do! […]
King Island
More Than Just Delicious Cheese Mention King Island to most people, particularly those who stroll the dairy aisles of Australian supermarkets and the thought of delicious gourmet cheeses instantly comes to mind! Located half-way between Melbourne and Tasmania in the stormy seas of Bass Strait and right in the path of the notorious ‘Roaring Forties’, […]
Taking A Ride
Each February penny farthing enthusiasts from around the world converge on the small village of Evandale in Tasmania An occasional cyclist who first gripped the handlebars of a bike (boyfriend’s brother’s BMX) aged twenty-something and lacks the confidence fostered by learning to ride as a child, I am in awe of people who sprint around […]