Monday 5 January 2015 The day has dawned bright and sunny for our last day in Launceston. Our flight is no until late afternoon so we have the day to… [Continue Reading]
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Josef Chromy
Sunday 4 January 2015 This morning we go for a walk through the City Park. Its small, but very interesting, lots of beautiful trees, an exhibit of Japanese Macaque monkeys… [Continue Reading]
Bay of Fires Walk – Kayaking
Friday 2 January 2015 After a very comfortable nights sleep we are up and ready for breakfast. Some of the girls were up at dawn for a yoga session, but… [Continue Reading]
Bay of Fire Walk – The Big Walk
Thursday 1 January 2015 We are starting the new year with the THE BIG WALK! Officially it’s approximately 15 km – but we suspect it’s more! H is finding the… [Continue Reading]
Bay of Fires Walk – Introductions
Wednesday 31 December 2014 Well, its finally here. The first day of our epic walk. We are being picked up at the Sebel at 7.50, so its up, and down… [Continue Reading]
Strahan to Launceston
Tuesday 30 December 2014 This morning its an early start for us as we have to get back to Launceston for our big day tomorrow. We checked out of All… [Continue Reading]
Gordon River
Monday 29 December 2014 They say in Tasmania “if you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes”. So it’s no great surprise when we wake to dark clouds, thunder and… [Continue Reading]
West Coast Wilderness Railway
Sunday 28 December 2014 Its an early start cause we have a train to catch. A steam train! When the mine first opened in Queenstown they needed a way to… [Continue Reading]
Bushwalking Cradle Mountain
Saturday 27 December 2014 We wake to another crisp and sunny day, perfect conditions for a walk at Cradle Mountain. So its boots and saddles and off we go. Before… [Continue Reading]
Swamps, Luges and Pub Searches
Friday 26 December The Madson puts on a pretty good cooked breakfast – eggs on sourdough, bacon, mushrooms and tomatoes with juice and/or cereal plus tea or coffee of course…. [Continue Reading]