From Hobart, we drive north.
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We stop for lunch in Tarraleah. In the nearby fountain, a momma duck herds her ducklings.
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On our way towards the west coast, we visit the Wall in the Wilderness. This is a project of sculptor Greg Duncan to carve a mural in wood describing life in this part of Tasmania. They have a strict ‘no photos’ policy, but fortunately, Google once again comes to the rescue, as you can see here.
On our way to Strahan, we pass through Queenstown, a former mining area.
Below is Tas, our two-week campervan rental. He – yes, he’s a ‘he’ – is actually an upgrade. Much newer, but lacking in character. And an un-ergonomic configuration that has us banging our heads daily and tut-tutting about the user-unfriendly design.
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The approach to Queenstown is a windy steep road – lots of fun.
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After a few days in Strahan, we drive to Cradle Mountain.
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We never get to see it like this. For the entire time we are in the area, we endure gale-force winds, torrential rain, and temperatures hovering around zero. Fortunately, there’s a comfy lodge to hang around in during the day.
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We drive through the mountainous region around Mount Cradle on our way to Launceston.
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Unbelievably, we run short of wine. We visit the Josef Chromy winery to stock up. Tasmania produces excellent pinot noirs.
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Our caravan park has two horses, Lauren and Greta.
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Greta enjoys an apple she mooches off Maria.
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In the middle of the country is the historic small town of Ross.
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We make our way to the Freycinet Peninsula.
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We take a little sea cruise around to Wineglass Bay.
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Along the way, a pod of dolphins head for our boat and surround it with their sleek, torpedo-like forms.
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They seem to enjoy racing alongside – and in front of – our boat.
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We make another wine stop at Devil’s Corner.
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This happens to be the first Tasmanian wine we try on arrival. By a happy accident, we come across it unplanned on our drive south.
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More mountainous scenery.
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We spend some time around Richmond, another historic town. It contains Australia’s oldest bridge, completed in 1825.
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Sight or Insight of the Day – Tasmania part two
In the small coastal town of Swansea, we find this seasonal decoration of Santa’s sleigh being pulled by kangaroos.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…