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Antarctic Festival

06 Monday Aug 2018

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Over a century ago, a ship sailed into Hobart harbour. Roald Amundsen, walked up Elizabeth Street to the General Post Office and sent a telegram to the King of Norway, announcing the success of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.

Hobart has had a close association with the Antarctic ever since and this weekend, hosted the Australian Antarctic Festival, sharing information about the great southern continent and ongoing research.IMG_6959

Marine research ship “Investigator” was open to the public.

So was the Australian Ice Breaker ship “Aurora Australis”. It was fascinating to tour both ships, hear about their work, talk to crew and scientists who have sailed to Antarctic and lived on the ice for months at a time.Hobart is their home port and we regularly see both ships sailing in and out.

There was a photo exhibition, penguins and huskies. I loved the cut out penguins decorated by 8,000 school kids across the country.IMG_7071IMG_7070IMG_7073IMG_7072

Mount Wellington – Tasmania Favourites

25 Wednesday Jul 2018

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Hobart is nestled between the foothills of Mount Wellington and the River Derwent. I took these photos this morning on my way to work, with hints of snow on the mountain.DSC02176DSC02156

I love this view on the way into the city from the airport, a visitors first view or our mountain.DSC01761

Five years ago we visited Tasmania for the first time. This is a view from the top of Mount Wellington. We planned a gap year and three years on, we are still living the dream.IMG_6599

Freycinet Peninsular – Tasmania Favourites

17 Tuesday Jul 2018

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As well as Wineglass Bay, there are other gems in Freycinet. Beautiful coves and beaches such as Honeymoon Bay.IMG_6370IMG_6362

Bush walks amongst pink granite bolders.IMG_6436

Stunning views.DSC01832

The Lighthouse at Cape Tourville.DSC01843

After such a rugged coastline, you can understand why the early explorers named this area, Friendly Beaches.DSC01966IMG_6320DSC01799DSC01805DSC01810

There are interesting signs now, that we wouldn’t have dreamt about a few years ago.DSC01824

Wineglass Bay – Tasmania Favourites

16 Monday Jul 2018

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Wineglass Bay is a beautiful, secluded bay on Tasmania’s East Coast, within Freycinet National Park.

There is a walking track up to this lookout point, which meanders down to the bay itself.IMG_6414

Last week we joined a Wineglass Bay Cruise to explore the coast and enjoy a ploughman’s lunch while anchored within the bay. The winter weather was glorious and we were fortunate to see local wildlife.

Dolphins played alongside the boat.DSC01921DSC01920DSC01917

Seals relaxed on the rocks.DSC01880

Southern right whales showed themselves as they migrate north.DSC02016DSC02017

The bay itself was glorious, blue sky, white sand, turquoise waters, golden rocks, green trees.

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A perfect day in a perfect place.