My final blog of this Tasmanian Road Trip, is a dedication to the regional towns that have supported artists to transform Water Towers, Water Tanks and Grain Silos into magnificent artworks. If you stop a moment to consider the logistics…
Road Trip Tasmania – Motor Museums
Along the way, for a longer break from driving, various large & small Motor Museums provide an enjoyable distraction. On my Great Ocean Road Trip, I checked out John Fitzpatricks delightful Binalong Motor Muesum, the National Motorcycle Museum at Nabiac,…
Road Trip Tasmania – Lookouts
There is something magical about maximising a view from a Lookout. The elevation, the vista, a mix of land to sky, with the occasional waters. Add some dramatic weather and you have a perfect way to stop, revive & survive…
Road Trip Tasmania – Tours
Following on from my last post about Day Cruises, the other “tours” on this road trip to Tasmania and back from Queensland, fall a little into organised tours and then attractions. I had visited the Port Arthur Historic site before,…
Road Trip Tasmania – Tours Cruises
There is a freedom to Solo travel, doing what you want, when you want, for as long as you want (LOL). No “decisions by committee”. Yeah, you are thinking about that now aren’t you 😉 The balance is not…
Road Trip Tasmania – Caves
Tasmania is home to thousands of caves, but a few “show caves” are available through organised tours. There is another-world feel to venturing into caves, a humbling sense of history, and the awe of mother natures patience. On this roadtrip,…
Road Trip Tasmania – Waterfalls
Following up from my Walks post, there is something quite magical about many Waterfalls, elegant beauty to ferocious torrents. Some are accessed roadside or by short walks like many I experienced around Iceland or Norway, others take more effort, a…
Road Trip Tasmania – Walks
Walkies ! Dog owners know the importance and fun of walks, so when you are travelling, why stop enjoying walks while away from your furbabies ? How better to explore a new city, or in this case, exercise & experience…
Road Trip Tasmania – Critters
Tasmania is rich with unique animals & birds. Whilst some encounters were at Reserves, the most memorable were simply in the wild along various walks I enjoyed.. A cruise to Maria Island was abound with wildlife, but the Wombats stole…
Road Trip Tasmania
Tasmania (Tassie) is the southern island state of Australia, often stunningly beautiful, with diverse landscapes and unique fauna. (Tassie Devils) A 12,000+ km road trip from Queensland (QLD) was always going to be ambitious, especially in these Covid times where…