Battery Point

Our last two nights we move to Battery Point.  It’s the original part of Hobart and still has some beautiful original houses.

The view from the deck at our hotel.

This little circle of original homes is called Arthur Circus.

On our last day we walk around Hobart.  St. David’s Park is lovely.

Beautiful sandstone buildings.

Art Deco style buildings.

And of course!  A Volkswagen bus atop a building!  Off to Cairns in the morning!

Richmond and Port Arthur

This is our last day on our tour.  We head off and stop in a lovely town called Richmond.  This town was booming at one time and then the roadway changed and a shorter route was created.  The town was deserted but then over 100 years later people decided to move there and renovate the current buildings.  It’s beautiful.

Bridge built in 1823.

Tasmans Arch

We then head off to Port Arthur which was the prison where convicts were kept.  This is the prison where the convicts from Sarah Island were moved to.

The main penitentiary.

We head off on a cruise that takes us to the Isle of the Dead and the boys prison.  Boys as young as seven were sent to prison for minor crimes.

The old hospital.

Take me away!  These leg irons were quite heavy. Couldn’t imagine working all day with these on!

A view from the boat.

An Anglican Church 

On the way back to Hobart we stop to see this Echidna.  Once we remained unmoving it started to waddle off.  It has a spiky coat that looks softer than it is.

Back in Hobart we are down at the waterfront for a lovely sunset.

And off to bed we go!

Bruny Island

This morning we go to Bruny Island on a short 20 minute ferry ride.  One of the things that Bruny Island is known for is fresh baked bread.  At 9 am this old fridge is loaded with fresh baked bread still warm from the oven.  It’s sold on the honour system.

Paying for our share.  

Next we head out to the lighthouse.  A short walk up the hill.  

More fantastic views.

This area is called the Neck.  A very narrow isthmus connecting the southern portion.

The white wallaby is rare and one of our group was lucky enough to photograph one.

While at the lighthouse we get to sample some local cheese and we later return and buy more.  It’s delicious

We also stop at a honey place and I try some delicious honey ice cream.

Last but not least we drop in on an oyster place.  We are given some fresh raw oysters.  I’ve never eaten them raw so I decide it’s time and down two of them.  Not bad!

While the rest of the group go for a long hike I decide to have a long walk on the beach.

These are called Naked Ladies.  Very pretty.  It’s the end of the day and we head back to Hobart.

It’s all about the falls…

We head off to Gormanston.  In the middle of no where but there is a wonderful bakery and coffee shop.

The Franklin River



This piece of art represents the 1300 protestors that were arrested while protesting the damming of the Franklin River proposed in 1978.  It was really the first world wide protest to take place as people became aware of how important it is to keep pristine rivers the way they are.  This area had already been given World Heritage status and yet they still wanted to dam the river.  It was a huge fight and they won!



Huge eucalyptus trees.  They grow very straight when they have lots of rain.



This seven day trek is very popular.  It’s very cold and wet here so you really need to be prepared.  Lake St. Clair is the deepest fresh water lake in Australia.



Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park



Our group at the end of five days when some are going to different places.