Travel period: 1 to 8 October 2017
Stay: Multiple
It was our first time to Tassie and we were so excited! Most of the people we met were really friendly and appear genuinely concern if we had a good day. I am thankful for the generally clean public toilets too.
We found the driving time per Google maps was pretty accurate by keeping to the speed limit. Our driving time is less than 3 hours per drive.
Stay: Multiple
It was our first time to Tassie and we were so excited! Most of the people we met were really friendly and appear genuinely concern if we had a good day. I am thankful for the generally clean public toilets too.
We found the driving time per Google maps was pretty accurate by keeping to the speed limit. Our driving time is less than 3 hours per drive.
Day 1
Ashgrove Cheese > Wynyard. Stay: Airbnb at Wynyard.
We arrived at Launceston airport on 1 October afternoon and picked up our car from Apex (very straightforward and small call rental company with just one guy). We had Mcdonald's (or Maccas) for lunch. For some reason, it just tasted better there. Next, we drove to Ashgrove Cheese to try and pick up some cheeses. We get to try all the cheeses. For those not on display, you can just request with the staff and they will gladly open a new slab and give you a sample! We spent the night at Wynyard and cooked our own dinner.
Ashgrove Cheese > Wynyard. Stay: Airbnb at Wynyard.
We arrived at Launceston airport on 1 October afternoon and picked up our car from Apex (very straightforward and small call rental company with just one guy). We had Mcdonald's (or Maccas) for lunch. For some reason, it just tasted better there. Next, we drove to Ashgrove Cheese to try and pick up some cheeses. We get to try all the cheeses. For those not on display, you can just request with the staff and they will gladly open a new slab and give you a sample! We spent the night at Wynyard and cooked our own dinner.
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| Ice-cream from Ashgrove Cheese |
Day 2
Table Cape Tulip Farm > House of Anvers > Tamar Island Wetlands. Stay: Scamander Tourist Park.
We took a short drive to Table Cape Tulip Farm even though the tulips were late in blooming, we had to bite the bullet since everything was booked. It was a great peaceful walk among the available blooms. Lunch was at House of Anvers, we had the grilled salmon (very nice! Australians cook awesome fishes), waffles (it was OK) and hot chocolate (really awesome).
Spent the rest of the afternoon at Tamar Wetlands, enjoying the breeze and looking at the black swans doing their thing. We spent the night at Scamander Tourist Park on-site van with toilet (first time in a van, genuinely excited!) but sadly, the van was a little too dirty for our liking. Drove to St Helen’s to grab some pies as a simple dinner (sorry forgot what’s the name of the shop).
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| Tamar Wetlands |
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| Scamander Tourist Park - On-site Van with Toilet |
Day 3
Blue Edge Bakery > Bicheno Blowhole > Freycinet Marine Farm > Freycinet National Park (Wineglass Bay Lookout, Sleepy Bay, Cape Tourville) > Tomolo Freycinet. Stay: Big4 Iluka on Freycinet Holiday Park.
We drove to Bicheno to have our breakfast at Blue Edge Bakery (great pies, ok coffee). Short drive to Bicheno Blowhole and spent a longer time trying to get “the” shot of the blowhole. We also seem to be getting some preview of what it will look like at Bay of Fire with the vibrant orange boulders (we didn’t manage to go there though). We were extra careful while clambering around the boulders but there were kids just running and skipping around the boulders. Well, Asians us.
We drove to Freycinet Marine Farm for some skinny oysters and prawns. That place was filled with tourists. We purchased the entry pass for Freycinet National Park at AUD 24 per car, available for 24 hours from the visitor center. We did the Wineglass Bay Lookout walk which was exhausting but possible for someone unfit like me. The track was not paved but the view was rewarding and once again, filled with tourists like us. We drove to Sleepy Bay (the signage around the park are very direct), which is really peaceful and look some kids playing in the water there. Ended the trip to the Park with a simple and easy walk at Cape Tourville. I spent more time staring into the binoculars at the birds out in the small island instead of the lighthouse.
Dinner was served at Tomolo Freycinet (great pizza and fish&chips) with friendly staff. We spent the night at BIG4 Iluka on Freycinet Holiday Park, Superior Park Cabin. We love it as it was clean and bright with all the necessary amenities and convenient with shops and supermarket are walkable distance or less than 5 mins drive away. We really appreciate the warming light in the toilet especially for the cold weather!
We drove to Bicheno to have our breakfast at Blue Edge Bakery (great pies, ok coffee). Short drive to Bicheno Blowhole and spent a longer time trying to get “the” shot of the blowhole. We also seem to be getting some preview of what it will look like at Bay of Fire with the vibrant orange boulders (we didn’t manage to go there though). We were extra careful while clambering around the boulders but there were kids just running and skipping around the boulders. Well, Asians us.
We drove to Freycinet Marine Farm for some skinny oysters and prawns. That place was filled with tourists. We purchased the entry pass for Freycinet National Park at AUD 24 per car, available for 24 hours from the visitor center. We did the Wineglass Bay Lookout walk which was exhausting but possible for someone unfit like me. The track was not paved but the view was rewarding and once again, filled with tourists like us. We drove to Sleepy Bay (the signage around the park are very direct), which is really peaceful and look some kids playing in the water there. Ended the trip to the Park with a simple and easy walk at Cape Tourville. I spent more time staring into the binoculars at the birds out in the small island instead of the lighthouse.
Dinner was served at Tomolo Freycinet (great pizza and fish&chips) with friendly staff. We spent the night at BIG4 Iluka on Freycinet Holiday Park, Superior Park Cabin. We love it as it was clean and bright with all the necessary amenities and convenient with shops and supermarket are walkable distance or less than 5 mins drive away. We really appreciate the warming light in the toilet especially for the cold weather!
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| BIG4 Iluka on Freycinet Holiday Park, Superior Park Cabin |
Day 4
Oyster Bay Seafood and Bark Mill Tavern > The Fish Van > Tasman Peninsula > Lucky Ducks. Stay: Port Arthur Holiday Park.
It was a long drive from Freycinet to Port Arthur (our stay for the night) so we break the drive into food breaks. Breakfast was settled at a nearby café that is walkable from the Holiday Park.
We drove to Oyster Bay Seafood at Coles Bay for some oysters, which ironically, sells lots of Asian food and Bark Mill Tavern’s for kangaroo and cheese sausage. It has a gamey smell but I can’t differentiate the kangaroo meat smell. My curiosity for kangaroo meat was barely satisfied. Then, drove to The Fish Van at Triabunna for more food, fish&chips (sorry not sorry, all taste so good that I’m running out of description).
Finally reached the Tasman Peninsula where we check out Tessellated Pavement, Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and Blowhole. Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen wow-ed us the most and we left there in awe. We had dinner at Lucky Ducks at Nubeena and it was disappointing.
We spent two nights at Port Arthur Holiday Park, Garden Cabin. It was difficult to warm the entire cabin and the kitchenette was poorly maintained. But the bed has heating blanket! BIG4 Iluka still has our heart.
Day 5
Port Arthur > Port Arthur Lavender Farm > Gabriel's on the Bay
We spent the entire morning up to lunch time at Port Arthur. The visitor center was under renovation. The pass gives us a cruise ride and walking tour. We headed out to Port Arthur Lavender Farm which is just a short drive away to have lunch and the food were surprisingly good! We had the salmon&chips and scallops, bacon and chorizo skewers (love the scallops).
Went back to Port Arthur to walk around on our own. It was a very enriching trip and we love it for all the history behind it. Even though most of the buildings were far from their previous glory, they gave us a different vibe and feel to the entire history and what went through.
We went to Gabriel's on the Bay for dinner. It was rather difficult and confusing to find the way in and out. We were glad we went there as the atmosphere was nice though food was a little expensive but we decided to give ourselves a treat. We had the oysters (it was hard for me to find good oysters in Singapore, so let me!), lamb shank (good but small portion) and special for the day, scallops&chips (mediocre) and coffee panna cotta as desserts (really nice).
Day 6
Richmond Bakery and Cafe > Richmond Bridge > Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary > Hobart constitution wharf > Mt Wellington > Rockwall Bar and Grill. Stay: Somerset on the Pier
We drove to Richmond Bakery and Café for breakfast (decent pies) and walked around the town and the famous Richmond Bridge. We were in love with the town for its peacefulness and the hint of heritage.
We took a short drive to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. The tour (only certain timing, do check beforehand) was enriching and gave us the chance to touch wombat and koala bear! One pack of kangaroo food was given to each person and we had fun chasing after the kangaroos to feed them and give them some neck scratches. Our favorite part was when they went soft at the scratches.
We drove to Hobart constitution wharf for fish&chips at Flippers and oysters from The Fish Man. Both were awesome (not sure why Flippers has such a bad rating in Google) and we hid in the car to eat to avoid the seagulls. Headed to Mt. Wellington and the drive up was stressful. Road was barely enough for 2 cars and we had to pass through the clouds, causing visibility to reduce. Couldn’t say much of the view as it was cloudy☹.
We had dinner at Rockwall Bar and Grill (pork loin rack was so good). We spent two nights at Somerset on the Pier, Hobart, one-bedroom executive. Love the apartment for the space and the property for its convenience. Parking was a hassle as there are limited free parking lots and even if you are ready to pay, you will have trouble finding lots.
Richmond Bakery and Cafe > Richmond Bridge > Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary > Hobart constitution wharf > Mt Wellington > Rockwall Bar and Grill. Stay: Somerset on the Pier
We drove to Richmond Bakery and Café for breakfast (decent pies) and walked around the town and the famous Richmond Bridge. We were in love with the town for its peacefulness and the hint of heritage.
We took a short drive to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. The tour (only certain timing, do check beforehand) was enriching and gave us the chance to touch wombat and koala bear! One pack of kangaroo food was given to each person and we had fun chasing after the kangaroos to feed them and give them some neck scratches. Our favorite part was when they went soft at the scratches.
We drove to Hobart constitution wharf for fish&chips at Flippers and oysters from The Fish Man. Both were awesome (not sure why Flippers has such a bad rating in Google) and we hid in the car to eat to avoid the seagulls. Headed to Mt. Wellington and the drive up was stressful. Road was barely enough for 2 cars and we had to pass through the clouds, causing visibility to reduce. Couldn’t say much of the view as it was cloudy☹.
We had dinner at Rockwall Bar and Grill (pork loin rack was so good). We spent two nights at Somerset on the Pier, Hobart, one-bedroom executive. Love the apartment for the space and the property for its convenience. Parking was a hassle as there are limited free parking lots and even if you are ready to pay, you will have trouble finding lots.
Day 7
Salamanca Market > Tahune Airwalk > Habour Lights Cafe
Salamanca Market day! The market sells all sort of stuff from fresh vegetables, to coffee, to more pies (scallop pie!) and food, to leather goods, to wood goods, to books. Best part, apart from the weather, was the crowd was not too crowded yet enough to create the atmosphere. We spent 2 to 3 hours there and then headed up to Tahune Airwalk (the drive is less exhilarating than Mt Wellington).
The basic ticket allows us to walk the Tahune Airwalk, Huon Pine Walk and Swinging Bridges Walk. As we arrived too late, we had to give the Swinging Bridges a miss as it takes one hour return. The other two walks were much easier than Wineglass Bay Lookout. Dinner was served at Habour Lights Café (great food).
Salamanca Market > Tahune Airwalk > Habour Lights Cafe
Salamanca Market day! The market sells all sort of stuff from fresh vegetables, to coffee, to more pies (scallop pie!) and food, to leather goods, to wood goods, to books. Best part, apart from the weather, was the crowd was not too crowded yet enough to create the atmosphere. We spent 2 to 3 hours there and then headed up to Tahune Airwalk (the drive is less exhilarating than Mt Wellington).
The basic ticket allows us to walk the Tahune Airwalk, Huon Pine Walk and Swinging Bridges Walk. As we arrived too late, we had to give the Swinging Bridges a miss as it takes one hour return. The other two walks were much easier than Wineglass Bay Lookout. Dinner was served at Habour Lights Café (great food).
Day 8
People, please check your car return details. We made the mistake to assume that Apex car rental will be at the car rental return carpark at Hobart Airport and it was not, it was at a carpark 6 mins drive away and require us to take the shuttle bus. It was lucky that we were early.
People, please check your car return details. We made the mistake to assume that Apex car rental will be at the car rental return carpark at Hobart Airport and it was not, it was at a carpark 6 mins drive away and require us to take the shuttle bus. It was lucky that we were early.
Enjoy Tassie! :)
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