Hi all,

From Southport to Cockle creek on the southern tip of Tasmania we found a forestry track and put the new tyres to the test, very impressed. At a small boat ramp near Cockle creek saw a huge stingray gliding around the jetty, camped for the night.

Walked down to the most southern point in Australia. Met a couple of Belgium lads and invited them to share our campfire, ended up playing Rodríguez and jamming with the guitar till late, was a good night, in the morning other campers said they enjoyed the show.

Walking along the beach and saw a huge jellyfish, been lucky with wildlife sightings.

Hi all,

Headed east from Scotts Peak Dam to New Norfolk and onto Hobart. Got a blowout on the inside dual wheel at the back. Changed the wheel and stopped at New Norfolk and contacted a friend who lives in Hobart now, he invited us to stay at his place. So we parked up in his driveway.

Into Hobart and got two new tyres, another one looked a bit to worn as well. Will look around for couple of days, his friend has a weekender on Bruny Island he said we could use, so will go and explore.

Sunday morning and heading out of Hobart, great few days, down to the markets, up to Mt. Wellington, all around town. Nice little city. But have had enough of population for now. Going to head down to Cockle creek, the furthest south we can go, then back up and around and over to Briny. Will let you know how it is.

Hi all,

Gordon dam, a huge engineering feat, we rocked up in time to see some people absail down the face of the dam. Must be a real rush of adrenaline. Then headed for Scotts Peak Dam, the furthest southwest we can go by road. On the way we passed Mt. Eliza, slowly visiting all the kids, just have to find a Katie and Nat.

Camped at a picnic area off the road with a fireplace in the shelter, Din loved it as the weather was cold again, down to 5 degrees in the morning. Was about 9:00am in the photo.

Hi all,

On the move again called into Lake Sinclair and came across a Tassie devil , then on the way out spotted the elusive Tassie tiger. Came to the turn off to Laughing jack lagoon  So had to go there, so glad we did. On the way there is this amazing wooden pipeline going for miles. It’s still in use, piping water from one of the lakes to god knows where.

From the lagoon to Hamilton, Maydena, Junee cave and out to lake Gordon.

 

 

Hi all,

Still at lake King William, doing last of the washing while we have good weather and water. Lovely day yesterday, bit cloudy and cold today. Give the old wood stove another workout. Sorry to leave it behind, Din wants to load it up but we have enough weight already.

Have to go and put some water on for showers, bye for now.

 

 

Hi all,

Gone as far south down the west coast as roads will allow. From Reece dam to Zeehan with stops along the way at Granville Harbour and Trial harbour where we camped out on the cliffs, bit windy but great views. Down to Strahan and Macquarie heads, great sunset over the water. Now out through Queenstown and a stop off at Lake Burbury.

Wednesday, now west of Queenstown at lake King William near Derwent Bridge, pulled up and had a look around, found a little wood stove thing in the bush, so dragged it over and lit up a fire in it.

Din says she feels like she’s at home. A hot shower tonight. Will hang about for a couple of days and do some washing etc.

Talk soon.

 

 

 

Hi all,

Just wound our way down from Waratah to Corinna back close to the west coast. Sitting next to the Reece dam, with a hydro power station at its base. Woke up this morning with a dense mist over the water. Will make our way down to Zeehan, probably with a few detours along the way.

Crossed the Pieman river by the barge, it can carry 6ton, lucky we weigh 5 ton as it’s the only way to cross. Was a fire not far away and could see helicopters water bombing it over the river, but they assured us it was heading the other way. Anyway we made it.

Saturday arvo, can see smoke plume in the distance over the hill, next thing, a chopper came over the hill and hovered over the lake dipping it’s bucket into the water, filled up and headed off again.

Sunday morning, fire in the distance seems to have died out, clear sky all around. Will hang about today and maybe move on tomorrow. No service here maybe further on.