In and around Hobart Tasmania

Tasmanian Devils

Around the world there are many road signs indicating the animals of the region, but we are the only place in the world to have this sign of a Tasmanian Devil. It is on the Arthur Highway on the way to Port Arthur.
 

Mt Wellington/kunanyi - Hobart

On top on Mt Wellington/kunanyi feels like the top of the world on a spectacular day BUT…….
 

Mt Wellington/kunanyi - Hobart

On a bad day it can feel like Antarctica in a blizzard.

Ross, Tasmania

Middle of Tasmania
 

 

Ross is a beautiful little country town in the middle of Tasmania. In the early days of settlement, it was decided to “draw” a line of Government through the 42nd parallel and Ross is where this line is drawn between the north and the south of the island.
It is such a pretty town in Autumn with all the European trees that change colour at this time of year. 

 

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Tasmania

Conservatory

 
Autumn in Tasmania is the time when the leaves fall and many imported plants and trees take time to rest for winter. The Conservatory is always spectacular with different colours at different times of the year.
 

Botanical Gardens Clock, Tasmania

What’s the time? Check with the flower clock.

Duck pond,Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

This wet area is a wonderful haven for wild ducks and their ducklings. Many weddings take place in this iconic part of the gardens.

Launceston, Northern Tasmania

Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania

 
We began our day at Cataract Gorge in Launceston. The weather was superb which always makes for a great day.

Holm Oak Winery, Launceston, Tasmania 

The group had a fantastic wine tasting at Holm Oak. This winery has a beautiful outlook over the ground and the grapes which were all showing off their autumn colours.

Gin, Launceston, Tasmania

 
We concluded our day with a private tour at Turners Stillhouse along the Tamar River.
Food and scenery. What more could anyone ask for.

Pooseum, Richmond, Tasmania

Pooseum, Richmond, Tasmania

I just love the Pooseum in Richmond, Tasmania. The exhibits are very amusing and factual. You can learn how long it takes an elephant to poo your own weight, among many other things. Such a natural bodily function that we all snigger and joke about. Definitely worth checking out while in Richmond. 

 

Stillhouse in Launceston

Stillhouse in Launceston

Turners Stillhouse is a great new venture has been operating for about 18 months. They were ready to open just before COVID hit, so their opening was put on the back burner.

Now up and running, the tours of the distillery are really enjoyed by people who are interested in the production of Gin.

 

Whisky Barrels at Turners Stillhouse

 

The stillhouse has whisky aging in barrels. Until it has aged sufficiently for bottling, the distillery has only award winning gin for tastings and sales.

 

Tasting at Turners Stillhouse, Launceston

The fun part of the tour is the tasting. Many unusual blends have been created at the Stillhouse.

Bruny Island, Tasmania

The Neck Bruny Island

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of the iconic places on Bruny Island is The Neck. It boasts spectacular views and is also home to a colony of Little Penguins who make their burrows in the sand dunes. 

The Bruny Island Lighthouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lighthouse is situated a the southern most part of the island.
It is a fantastic lookout to the Great Southern Ocean and the south coast of Tasmania and therefore Australia. Next stop Antarctica.

Fungi of Tasmania

 

Colourful Types of Tasmanian Fungi

Autumn is the time of year when Tasmania’s fantastic fungi appear without warning. There are so many different types e.g. Corals, Jellys and the traditional ones we expect. They come in all shapes, sizes, colours and textures.