The Tasman Escape
Tasmania is a large island off the mainland of Australia. There are many spectacular things to see when you visit there; natural wonders, rolling hills, dairy and cheese farms, wineries, historic homes, world heritage sites and stunning Australian beaches….
We went in Autumn to visit a family member and had a lovely time driving from Launceston to Hobart over a few days enjoying the scenic drive.
Strolling along Scamander beach just outside of St Helens collecting shells, some time to slow down and enjoy the scenery
Lunch at Farm Gate Cafe where you can even feed Priscilla the pet pig…Love a dairy farm for hills of green…
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Scamander, a coastal escape, so peaceful to wander around and take in the seascape….
When you just have to jump out of the car to take in the seaside landscape….Swansea
Natural beauty on the roadside drive to Hobart…
Portside at Hobart in the harbour….
The autumnal light at the winery on the estate next to MONA Art Gallery in Hobart….
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Great art explore in the Museum of Old and New Art - MONA, Berridale, Hobart
Scenic and Architectural Interest inside and outside MONA…A great day adventure….
Extraordinary scenery up on Mount Wellington, a windy and chilly landscape that day….
More roadside stopping to bask in the scenery, on the River Derwent here……classic jump out of the car and go for a wander moment.
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Historic Port Arthur, Australia’s largest Convict Settlement site on the Tasman Peninsula.
An intriguing place that documents the colonisation of the area by the British Empire. Australia’s history is vast and indeed can be explored through two contexts….
Before 1770 and After 1770…
Great Explore around the Salamanca Markets in Hobart…..I don’t think Maddy was keen on me taking this one…Love the historic buildings in Hobart, great city to explore…
Can’t wait to come back and explore the rest of Tasmania….stay posted……