Category: Tasmania

Lilydale Falls.

Just a short 25 minutes drive from Launceston, you will come across a cute little town called Lilydale. Previously called upper piper it changed its name in 1887. This town with approximately 590 people, is the gateway to see Lilydale Falls. Around the area, you will also find Mount...

Ten places everyone should visit in Australia

There is something magical about Australia, it really is a unique place. Australia is the world’s largest island, covering 7.692 million km. It is home to many different climates from the mild temperatures of Tasmania, to the tropical heat of the Daintree. It really is an amazing place to...

Spirit of Tasmania, Day or Night sail?

So you have decided to visit the Apple Isle? You have decided when you want to go? You have made the decision Do I fly or Do I sail? If you have chosen the Spirit of Tasmania. Now to make the next decision. Do I choose a day sail...

Take a visit to Cataract Gorge in Launceston

Cataract Gorge in Launceston Located on the South Esk River Only 1.5 Kms from Launceston is the must-see location the beautiful Cataract Gorge. Cataract Gorge is found at the lower section of the South Esk River. It is readily accessible from the centre of Launceston. It is either a...

Little Blue Lake

Little Blue Lake If you want to find a beautiful Blue Lake, with the most turquoise water in Australia. Where would you go? Would you instantly think of Queensland, the Daintree? Or Instead of heading north would you head south to the Apple Isle to see the amazing “Little...

Journey on the Spirit of Tasmania

Take a magical journey to Tasmania on the Spirit of Tasmania. Spirit of Tasmania is a fantastic way to bring your car and Caravan over to Tasmania Depending on the time of the year there are both day and night sails available, we have been on both and found...

Legerwood Memorial Carvings

The sacrifices of Legerwood In 1914, many of the then unnamed town of Legerwood, husbands, fathers, sons and brothers bravely went to fight in World War 1. Unfortunately seven of these brave men would not return. Private Thomas Edward Edwards Private Alan Robert Andrews Private William Henry Hyde Lance...

Three Capes track – Tasmania

Australia’s great Walks Three Capes track – Tasmania The gorgeous Three Capes track walk was only recently opened and starts and ends at the Historic Port Arthur Site. The Path itself is about a meter wide and is often made up of gravel, rock or timber surfaces. The Path...

Cadbury Visitor Centre – Closing December 18th

Cadbury Visitor Centre – Closing December 18th It is with a heavy heart that I write this post, my favorite place to visit in Tasmania, the Cadbury chocolate factory, a highlight of our trips for the last ten years is closing its door for the final time, on December...

Awesome walks around Australia – Part 1 The Overland Track

Awesome walks around Australia – Part 1 The Overland Track So you have your Jayco Ballarat Caravan and you are heading off on your trip, not content to sit idly in Caravan Parks? Then we have a list of some great walks around Australia guaranteed to get you out...