We planned our Covid friendly holiday for Jan 2021 in Tasmania just as the travel boarders reopened in Australia. Alex had to work away from our base two weeks prior to avoid quarantine issues after a hot spot broke out but it was worth it as we had a wonderful holiday combining two different treks in the outdoors: a glamping one with Tasmanian Walking Company to 'The 3 Capes' on the Tasman Peninsula and a brief self directed camping one to The Walls of Jerusalem National Park - really hard but rewarding. Had some nice historical accommodation stays at The Hadley's Orient in Hobart and Quamby Estate in Hagley before and after our hikes too. We're now all wanting to go back and do the Overland Trek Cradle Mountain sometime in the future. Tasmania is a unique and spectacular place - a perfect destination to go to after a global pandemic lockdown!
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| Hadley's Orient Hotel 1834 Hobart |
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| Salamanca markets in Hobarts wharf area. |
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| Sustainable ecofriendly low fat meat popular in Tassie. |
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| 'Killed by a blow from a whale' a grave stone near Salamanca Place. |
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| Atop of Mt Wellington - the coldest part of Hobart! |
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| Spotting a wallaby on Mt Wellington. |
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| Chillin on the lawns of the MONA |
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| 'Peacock and Jones' restaurant at the wharfs in Hobart |
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| Denman's Cove opposite Port Arthur - the start of our 3 Capes walk. |
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To protect the natural environment from contaminants
we had to spray and brush our boots entering the National Parks. |
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Crescent Lodge - very nice! the company's very stylish pods were air lifted
into place and are minimal imprint. |
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| Card games with the other walkers in group. |
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| Tasman Peninsula which has the highest vertical sea cliffs in Australia. |
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It was freezing in summer - the 'Roaring Forties' gale force winds
pass up from the Antarctic. |
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| Scribbly Gum news! AKA Snuggle Pot and Cuddle Pie |
