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Honeymoon Bay in Freycinet
Honeymoon Bay is a small beach just a short walk into the national park. The sea was calm and there was almost no sound. It was beautiful.
Bay of Fires
The Bay of Fires is a stretch of coastline along the north east of Tasmania. The name comes from sailors noticing camp fires lit along the coast by the local people. In tourist literature the name is also used to refer to the red lichen that grows on the rocks.
Launceston to Saint Helens
The countryside around Launceston is green, agricultural, and beautiful. The wet weather helps ensure the hues remain green and provide fun hanging whisps of mist over the higher land.
Cataract Gorge near Launceston
Almost attached to the Tasmanian city of Launceston is Cataract Gorge. This deep gorge is within easy walking distance of the city centre.
Waterfalls in Cradle Mountain National Park
Having completed the Dove Lake walk, we returned to the vistor centre. Rather than head back to our accommodation, we set off back out into the rain to do three other shorter walks. Two of the walks lead to notable waterfalls.
Walker Registration and Logbooks
Walker registration huts and logbooks were new to me. I had heard recommendations about walkers registering their intentions. It makes sense in Australia. Unlike so many tourist destinations, it is possible to get into serious trouble in the Australian wilderness.
Wet and Windy Dove Lake
We had a fantastically wet and windy time in Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain National Park. It did not stop raining for our entire stay. Our reward for putting up with the rain were fun rivulets cascading down the mountain sides and powerful waterfalls.
Salmon Farming in Tasmania
As part of thecruise to see the Gordon River, we passed a commercial salmon farm. There are a few salmon farms in this region of Tasmania.
A Cruise Along Gordon River
During the half day cruise we saw Hells Gates, a commercial salmon farm, had a guided tour of Sarah Island, and travelled up a short stretch of the Gorden River.
Queenstown - A Tasmanian Mining Town
Nothing really prepared us for Queenstown. An hour earlier, we were walking along lush green tracks to waterfalls, then quite suddenly we crested a hill.