Friday, 31 January 2014


Hi all,

On the move again, had a couple of days at elsewhere and stinking beach, not a smell in sight. 

Now heading down the Midwest and on to Waratah and try to get to Corinna back on the coast.

Then down to Queenstown and beyond.

Been doing  forestry roads and tracks we find, only had to turn back a couple of times because of blocked road or it just ran out. Magical country, like a huge Eungella, excuse the spelling. Camped up at Heller Gorge today. Lots of water so boiled the pot for a hot shower and cooking tea on the coals.

 

 







Tuesday, 28 January 2014


Hi all,

Well Australia Day and what better way to celebrate it than getting the coals ready, putting the roast pork on, then a leisurely stroll down the beach on the wild and untamed west Tasmanian coast, back in time to put the vegetables on and relax.

Great roast meal out of the camp oven. Been out of signal for a couple of days. At campsite called camp Elsewhere, you know when they say it’s going to be overcast here today but fine elsewhere, well we finally went there. Will head to Stinking Beach in the next day or so, can’t wait😊

Then we can go as far as Temma down the west coast, then the road is cut by a landslide, so we will have to go back to Smithton to continue.

Good chance to resupply and refuel. Will meet up with the west coast again sooner or later.









Thursday, 23 January 2014


Hi all,

End of the day and just turned the corner and heading down the west coast. Sitting on a headland watching some surfers riding waves, water is freezing, they must be keen.
Will have to go find a camp for the night. If it’s a good one we might stay a couple of days.

 morning at the lighthouse
 Going down note winnafarrgo in car park
 Stanley northwest tass
 me on the chairlift
            WindFarm in the distance

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

northwest tass


Hi all,

Still on the northwest coast. Went out to rocky cape national park today, beautiful spot but no camping sings everywhere. They have a small group of houses and a new one being built near a beach, nobody about so we are parked in their front yard looking like a delivery truck. Good camp for the night.



some nice camp spots



toby would love this sandpit

                                                         poppy fields on the coast


Tuesday, 21 January 2014

From Devenport to Loongana


Hi all,

Had a couple of days at the sister of a friend of ours place who lives here now. She lives up in the mountains south of Devonport. Beautiful country. Great stay will call in again.

Mobile reception is a bit sketchy outside some town areas , so may be out of touch sometimes.

Heading along the north west coast at the moment. Just working out where to go now.

Loving the cooler weather, got some more warm clothes and another blanket from salvos store, our new friend gave Din a beany made out of dog and alpaca hair so warm and alpaca vest, love it.





Sunday, 19 January 2014

Land sighted, made it.

Sunday morning, survived the crossing. Though had to upgrade to a cabin so Din could lie down properly.  The weather was OK but a bit up and down. Coped well till we went inside to the café with all the food smells.
Hadn't got out of harbour yet.
Anyway arrived safely, now off to explore.

Friday, 17 January 2014

Last day till the crossing

Well it's 7:00pm Friday night and only about 35 degrees. Last night till crossing . Din is almost packed, seasick pills, survival suit, blindfold, ear muffs, life jacket, oxy welder ,dingy ,now just relaxing.

Tuesday, 14 January 2014

Sitting in a state forest just a bit northeast of Melbourne, next to a little stream hiding from the 40something heat in Melbourne. Waiting to board the Sprit of Tasmania on the 18th.

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