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My Favourite Part of Tassie By amandathomas

Cradle Mountain is a beautiful place.This is the best camping ground I have stayed in. (See review.) Today we set out to explore the park. The shuttle bus system works very well.(See review.) We did 2... Read entry

We're on an ocean cruise TOO!!!! By zilly

Beautiful day in Melbourne on the way to driive our car onto the Spirit for our first family holiday to Tassie. Not sure what to expect. Drive into the cargo hold of the ship, and we're amazed how ... Read entry

Wildlife Wonders By amandathomas

Our trip across Bass Strait was lots of fun. The guy who did the cartooning workshop on board is a man of many talents. He is also an expert on wildlife. I went to the doco on board about Tassie devil... Read entry

Beaconsfield, Grindelward By andrew_and_helen

Today we journeyed upto Beaconsfield and took a look around Grindelward - the swiss village on the way. The country up here is very much like gippsland, but quieter, more relaxed. The mine in Beac... Read entry

On our way home By andrew_and_helen

Our reason for staying 2 nights was to make sure we got to see everything in this tiny area of Tassie. Tasmans Arch, devils kitchen, eaglehawk neck, the row of dogs, the tessalated pavement............. Read entry

Port Arthur By andrew_and_helen

This is somewhere we could spend days. The day started cool, and soon rained - we were holed up in my favorite building - the Church ruins, for around 30 mins. Then, the sun came out, and the day e... Read entry

Haunted??? By andrew_and_helen

If you go to the south east of Tasmania - this is an absolute must do - the Ghost Tour. Our tour guide asks some questions at the beginning and then from the responses chooses lantern bearers. Y... Read entry

camping By andrew_and_helen

White Beach park is quiet, friendly and pay as you go hot water!! 40c for a 5 minute shower, excellent facilities, very clean and great rates. Cost us $32 for 2 nights. We set up camp, showered, ... Read entry

Richmond and White Beach By andrew_and_helen

Finished off the day's tourisim by visiting the intriguing little Richmond, and their miniature village. What these people have built is just amazing. We managed to find 3 of the 4 little challenges... Read entry

day 4 - Back to Hobart By andrew_and_helen

Spent a night at the Hobart Tower Motel - fantastic breakfast!! Tourist day - off to the Maritime Museum, Derwent river cruise and Hobart Penitentiary. Maritime museum is right in town, and very ea... Read entry