Tasmania Review

We have absolutely loved our time in Tassie. We are so pleased we visited the ‘Holiday Isle’ State of Australia. Here’s our ‘best of’ list:

Historical site: Port Arthur. It deserves the UNESCO World Heritage listing.

Art: not that either of us are art lovers but MONA was amazing in terms of the venue. The Wall on the other hand was an amazing sculpture.

Locations: Wineglass Bay with The Nut as a close second. However, there were many many other stunning places and we only scratched the surface.

Town: Launceston. It has all the facilities whilst retaining its country feel. Having a Gorge in the centre of town helps!

Walk: Cradle Mountain Dove Lake. We were lucky enough to see the mist burn off the mountain top and then the reflection in the lake.

Wildlife: Obviously the Tasmania Devil is top of the list but the wildlife has been amazing e.g. did you know that Wombats have square poo…. who’d have thought. Platypus, echidnas, quolls and pademelon to name but a few that we saw.

And we have to mention the scenic and exciting roads……

1. Gravel road between Arthur River and Corinna: Great gravel road as long as taken slowly with correct tyre pressure. Lots of incredible views with hills and bends!
2. A3 Tasmin Highway: VERY narrow lanes. We breathed in each time a road train came towards us!
3. Marlborough Highway: ok it was a ‘B’ road but we didn’t think it would be gravel! Yup it was, for 31km, in drizzle so van and car were covered in mud and we engaged 4wd to stop the wheel spin.
4. Roads in and out of Queenstown: up and down, narrow and winding with many many hairpin bends.

I have to admit to not doing much towing in Tasmania. It’s been down to Paul who has been learning on the job and luckily enjoying it.