Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula

Thursday, July 18, 2013 Travelled South from Triabunna to Dunalley via a small forest back road. It was beautiful in the early morning mist and completely void of other people. This is a great way to start the morning. At…

Maria Island

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 We decided to stay 2 nights in Triabunna, to be able to enjoy a whole day on Maria Island.  We had arranged the night before for our “free” ferry ride to the island.  We were interested…

Bay of Fires

Sunday, July 14, 2013 First day of Australian rain today. We are still recovering from jet lag, so we were up early again. Did not burn the toast in the toaster but still managed to set off the smoke alarm…

Mt William National Park

Saturday, July 13, 2013 Headed into the North East of Tasmania and the Mt William National Park.  First stop was the Low Head Lighthouse.  It was a cold and foggy morning and it was good to see the light house…

Tamar Valley

Friday, July 12, 2013 Travelled up the western Tamar Valley, from Launceston to Greens Beach and then headed to George Town for the night. First stop was the Tamar Island Wetlands where we walked the fog covered boardwalks in search…

Launceston

Tuesday, July 10, 2013 We couldn’t have wished for a better weather start of our trip in Tasmania. We landed yesterday, picked up luggage and rental car, checked in to Hotel Charles Launceston, and promptly went for a walk to stretch the…

Arrival in Tasmania

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 After a 48 hour delay in San Francisco due to an “aircraft incident”, we have successfully made it to Australia. First stop was Sydney where we rushed to make our connection and failed. As a result,…

San Francisco

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 Arrived back in San Francisco officially bringing Leg 1 of our trip to an end.  It is good to back, even if it is only for 5 days. And the weather gods are being good to…