Day 7 - Tasmania

Yes, day 7 and we're still at Tasmania. Do you know that some people we met, mostly Aussies, they rent a caravan and drive around Tassie for like 10 weeks. 10 Weeks ok.. tha is like 2.5 months. Wow.....

Started the day with a cruise.


Random photos near the cruise boarding area.



What the Gordon River Cruise is all about (courtesy of http://www.gordonrivercruises.com.au/journey.asp):

"The first stop for the Gordon River Cruise is across Macquarie Harbour to Hells Gates, the incredibly small gap in the rocks which provides the only access from the southern ocean into the only safe harbour on the entire West coast of Tasmania. You leave the sheltered waters of the harbour for a few moments to experience the passage through Hells Gates, and perhaps your first time ever to sail on the Southern Ocean.

Next you travel to the far end of Macquarie Harbour and the entrance to the Gordon River. By law you slow down to a snails pace to ensure no boats wake damages the banks of this wonderful river. A tranquil glide down the Gordon, taking in the endless tracts of untouched rainforest reflected in the still tea-coloured waters.

At Heritage Landing you disembark to stroll on an elevated walkway, enjoying the most intimate Tasmanian rainforest experience possible. The highlight of the wilderness walk is the 2000 year-old tree that was growing before Christ was born. (Sad note here - it fell recently, but the roots are alive and saplings are growing - the tree lives).

Here you go ashore again to walk amongst the ruins of perhaps Australia's harshest convict settlement Sarah Island to hear and enjoy an informative, sometimes humorous guide around the island. Then back on board for the cruise return to Strahan."

Lighthouse along the way...


Fish such as trouts and salmon rearing...


The rainforest


Our cruise ship


Sarah Island (all by itself)


Cant help but to take this photo. Our titbits on board the ship. Scallops!!!! Left-over from the dinner the night before. Guess what, it costs only about A$19.50 for a kg. Haha... extravagant lifestyle you must be thinking...


After that, it was a long 5 hour ride to Hobart. But we managed to stop along the way at Lake St Clair. Didnt manage to explore the place as it was raining and it was also getting dark.

Brian at Lake St Clair with one of the possum


If you are wondering, yup, it's not a living possum.

How often do I find a place/bay named with my name??


Ohhhh... and I saw rainbow along the way.

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On a separate note, am at home now on MC. Wisdom tooth extraction. Sore gums making my mood foul. argh.