We headed off the next morning to explore the Eastern Coast of Tasmania Ying had earmarked a famous Oyster Farm to visit, and felt obliged to sample the wares, then up a fairly strenuous walk to look out over Wineglass Bay (so called due to its perfectly curved white beach)
Hobart is near the southernmost part of Tasmania, the southernmost part of Australia, and the temperature on the first night reflected it. We loved the Battery Point and Salamanca Area of Hobart, with a hipster village feel to the area behind the more tourist focussed Salamanca area. coffee shops, bakeries, and inviting eateries (after we …
A cold and blustery day down to Phillip Island, we had excellent fish and chips (44 dollars) for four, though enough to serve 6 or more! With Australian Dim Sim (deep fried giant siew mai (not convinced though Aussies love it) and deep fried potato cakes in case the chips weren’t enough!!!) We then went …
Certainly a sleepy seaside town, previously a whaling village/town, now very quiet but with a fair sailing harbour and a nice (slightly smelly) walk around to the lighthouse across the nature reserve
Further across (west) we travelled along the Bay of Islands/Bay of Martyrs, probably better than the famous twelve apostles??? London Bridge, which has fallen down, then inland to Timboon, a lovely pastoral country town, where we had ice cream, a “chefs selection, and gin tasting. Ying drove thereafter!!!
Visiting the nature reserve (only visitors on tour for 20 meant personal Q&A!) was very interesting and saw koalas, wallabies, emus and a group of kangaroos (too quick to film!) in a very natural environment. We were recommended to go onto Maits Rest, a totally different type of forest, more wild and ancient. Finally on …
After a delayed start to collect a rather underpowered MG3 we set off via Geelong to Apollo Bay visiting Erskine Falls on the way. We stayed with a chatty and slightly quirky New Zealander in a B&B and found a lovely seafood platter in the local pub
A grand day out with Jordan to watch Aussie rules footie, then Japanese meal as consolation afterwards.