Freycinet National Park

If you only have one place to visit in Tasmania, this is the place. That's what the guidebook says and I agree. One hike here took us up (and down and up and down)to Wineglass Beach, named one of the world's top 10 beaches by Outside magazine. I agree again! The hike took us around 1 hour to get to the beach. We spent a bit of time here but knew we couldn't stay long since we had a long trip back via Hazards Bay route.




We walked for hours...really it was hours...hiking through grassy areas, beaches and rock outcroppings. After 5 hours and 7 miles, we finally returned to the carpark. That was it for the day. I spent the rest of the day relaxing at our lake front cabin!

Another One (or Two) for Kendra

This is not a kangaroo. It's not a wallaby. It's another marsupial called a pademelon. Click here to find out more about this cute fellow!

Wombat!!

We saw a wombat! It was huge! Let me clarify. I was sure a wombat was a bit bigger than a guinea pig. Instead it was as large as a potbelly pig. Click here to find more about the wombat.

Freycinet

Leaving the north today and heading to Freycinet. We'll have no internet for the next few days!

Look Closely

That's a Tasmanian Devil hiding out under a deck. We visited a research station where they are looking at the cancer that is killing the devils. This facial tumor disease is transmitted from one devil to another and kills the animal in as little as 6 months.

Fish and Chips

This floating take away spot was a great stop for fish and chips!

Seahorse World

Great Tours but the photography is a bit off. Enjoy anyhow!

Cradle Mountain & Lake St Claire National Park

This national park and World Heritage area is one of the most visited areas in Tasmania and I understand why! The mountain is 5,068 feet high and the lake lies to the south of the mountain. As we hiked around this area, we saw lots of small lakes, alpine forests, grass plains, and plenty of mountain views. It rained the entire time...well, almost and by the time we got back to the car we were soaked. Pathways were covered with snow or seemed more like a stream than a path. But it was all good and we enjoyed the 3 hour hike.