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Tessellated Pavement – A Photo Gallery

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The Tessellated Pavement is a state reserve at Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania. It is about 25 minutes from this historic Port Arthur and about 90 minutes from Hobart. It is located on a narrow isthmus connecting mainland Tasmania to the Tasman Peninsula. Apart from Port Arthur, the Tasman Peninsula is home to stunning natural formations such as the Devil's Kitchen, Tasman Arch and the Tasman Blow Hole. We stayed at Eaglehawk Neck overnight which allowed us to take the short drive to P[...]

Port Arthur

Visiting Port Arthur

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Port Arthur is a small town and UNESCO world heritage listed former convict settlement on the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania. It is one of Australia's most significant heritage sites. It has a tragic history both in the convict era and in modern times.Getting to Port Arthur Most people who go to Port Arthur travel from Hobart to the site. Port Arthur is about a 1 hour and 30 minute drive from Hobart. If you are staying in Hobart, I recommend you get up early to make sure you are at Port Arthur whe[...]

Brisbane

Zombie Apocalypse? Attending the Brisbane Zombie Walk

Posted In: Australia | Events

Zombie Walks are held around the world where people get to dress up as zombies. We were able to attend the Brisbane Zombie Walk in 2016. The Brisbane event allows participants to bring out their inner zombie while raising money for the Brain Foundation. If you weren't scared of clowns before, you will be now No matter how hard you might try to ignore the zombie phenomenon, zombies have become a big part of the sci-fi world. From The Walking Dead to zombie apocalypse computer games, you will know someone who loves the[...]

Richmond

St John’s Catholic Church, Richmond

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St John’s Catholic Church, is found on the banks of the Coal River is located in Richmond Village, Tasmania. The town is a popular destination for tourists. It is located only 20 minutes from Hobart and is on the road to the historic Port Arthur site. The beautiful town is also home to stunning Georgian architecture and the historical Richmond Bridge. The church is the oldest still-functioning Catholic Church in Australia, having opened on 31 December 1837. It is considered Australia’s oldest C[...]

Tasmania

Wombats – A Photo Gallery

Posted In: Australia | Wildlife

Wombats are the largest burrowing mammal. They can be found across Tasmania, eastern New South Wales and eastern Victoria. The photos of these wombats were taken in the wild at Cradle Mountain and on Maria Island in Tasmania. They have become an iconic Australian native animal because of their cuddly appearance and cute waddle. Their short legs, large paws and long, strong claws allows them the dig burrows that can be as long as 20 metres. As they are marsupials, females have a pouch that is backwa[...]

Tasmania

5 Must Visit Locations on Tasmania’s East Coast

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Tasmania has so many stunning natural wonders. Hiring a car and doing a road trip is a great way to see the island state. However, with limited time it is impossible to see everything. So here is my list of five must visit natural locations on the East Coast of Tasmania. 1 - Bay of Fires In 2009, the Bay of Fires was named by Lonely Planet as the hottest travel destination in the world. The Lonely Planet guide described it as “white beaches of hourglass-fine sand, Bombay Saphhire sea, an azure sky – and n[...]

Cradle Mountain

Hiking Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

Posted In: Australia | Hikes

Cradle Mountain is found at the northern end of the Cradle Mt – Lake St Clair National Park. The national park is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. It has an abundance of natural beauty as well as very cute wildlife. It is about a 4 hour drive from the capital of Hobart or about a 2 hour drive from Launceston. Cradle Mountain is also the start of the world famous Overland Track, a 65 km, 6 day hike through some of Tasmania’s most spectacular wilderness region. Our Cradle Mountain Hike We sta[...]