Today, off the shores of Victoria...we are going to (virtually) explore the Australian Island State of Tasmania. Today will be an overview and we will discover things to see and to this week in Tasmania!
Let's go!
Tassie (as it is known to Australians) is 26,500 miles of island state. About 42% of this is designated as a Nature Park. The island is named after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman who made the first European sighting. Tasmania is the most mountainous state in Australia. Most of these are long dormant volcanoes...some jagged and scored from the effects of past glacial activity.
Travel to Tasmainia from the mainland is primarily by airplane (1 hour trip from Melbourne) or there are two ferries (Spirit of Tasmania I & II) that make the trip to the island daily. Ferry to Tasmania takes 7-11 hours.
Ferry to Tassie
https://youtu.be/7j5sPuyEqv0
More than just a ferry...it offers fine dining...a kids play area and a cinema during your long trip.
Things to do in Tasmania include Hiking up Mount Wellington
The Boardwalk at Cradle Mountain
Meeting some of the Local Wildlife
Checking out the Tasmanian Vineyards, Cuisine and Wine Tasting
See Hobart Harbor and watch the Sydney to Hobart Annual Yacht
Race.
Discover The Neck Lookout on nearby Bruny Island
Enjoy a Spa Lodge Experience in Freycinet
(...they would have to make me leave...you know)
And Whale Watch for Southern Right Whales and Humpbacks
Or Maybe Hike to the Mercy
Bluff Lighthouse
Now that we know what we can do in Tasmania...we will begin the adventure tomorrow with the Mount Wellington Hike...and checking out the Cradle Mountain Area and Boardwalk.
See you soon!
Tasmania at night and the Southern Lights.
We may be in Tasmania for a while.
Who knew it had so much to offer!
