Tasmania is a most charming state south of mainland Australia. It has the true laid-back spirit and blessed with rich nature. Darsh and I spent Easter Sunday (April 16) to the Wednesday April 19 on the picturesque island. Being helped out greatly from Darsh’s lovely friend Belinda and her four-year-old and very bright daughter Paige, we enjoyed the four day break from Melbourne. The pictures will explain it the best, but I’ll briefly write of our pastimes.
Sunday: arrival Hobart, being picked up by Belinda/Paige, go for breakfast in the city, attend Easter Sunday Service in contemporary Central Christian Church, drive up to Freycinet park on the East coast, including gorgeous Wineglass Bay, drive up to Launceston and spent the night at Tamar Backpacker Hotel. During the day we counted 29 road kills (kangaroos, wallabies, foxes etc) on the road.
Monday: Explore Launceston, including a river cruise, historic walk and the famous gorge before heading back to Belinda/Paige in Hobart at night.
Tuesday: The historical village of Richmond was visited briefly before heading to the infamous Port Arthur. We did the cruise, the buildings and the ghost tour at night. The former prison sight, with convicts shipped form UK and around, got a lot of promotion because of the tragic massacre 10 years ago. A few great sites along the today way: Tebbellated pavement, Tasman blowhole, Tasman Arch and Devil’s kitchen.
Wednesday: A stormy Mt. Wellington with Darsh’s first encounter of snow (!) and a marvelous view of Hobart. Thereafter we walked around Hobart and saw 7 mile beach before returning to Melbourne.
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