Introduction
For those who don't know: I'm doing a photo series of my 1-year backpacking trip through Australia. I focus more on photos than on text because I am more of a visual person myself :-). Just jumping in? Check out the previous parts:
Part 1: The Great Ocean Road
Part 2: The Southern Coast and The Grampians
Tasmania
About 250km South East of the coast of Australia, lies the island of Tasmania - or 'Tassie' as referred to by Australians :
About 40% of Tasmania is a protected natural environment. So needless to say: it's beautiful & amazing!
Wineglass Bay. A beautiful uphill walk (of about 1 - 2 hours depending on your fitness) takes you to this lookout over the bay.
Painted Cliffs on Maria Island. The island is accessible via a 30-minute boat ride.
Viewing Tasmania from Maria Island, a small island a few kilometers off the main coast.
Red cliffs everywhere along the East coast of Tasmania.
An echidna. It can only be found in Australia & New Guinea.
View from Cape Raoul.
You can actually climb the mountain in the back, called Cradle Mountain. The walk is not easy (and takes about 6-8 hours return), but so worth it.
A view on our way to the top of Cradle Mountain.
That would be me :-)
Our vehicle, which is also our home. We sleep in the back.
Red cliffs everywhere, and they're stunning!
Not a kangaroo but a wallaby!
Conclusion
Tasmania was one of my favorite destinations in Australia. The island has a lot to offer, from beautiful walks to exquisite food in the mountains. It's a small island, but you can easily get lost in mountains where nobody travels.
Well worth a visit if you are planning to go to Australia!
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Want more Australian beauty? Check out the previous parts:
Part 1: The Great Ocean Road
Part 2: The Southern Coast and The Grampians
Next up: we'll be going to New South Wales, a state along the East Coast.