Tasmania in pictures.

Arriving in Devenport we headed west to Stanley.
Beautiful old buildings and small winding roads, a bikers dream.

Cafe in Stanley

The Stanley Hotel

After Stanley we ventured into Cradle Mountain. We spent the night in this cabin and for me it was very claustrophobic, not the cabin, but the incredible tall timbers that towered above your head. I was used to the wide open spaces, with water on the horizon. I was glad to move onto Strahan.

On the way to Queenstown was the lovely little town of Zeehan. Typical of all of Tasmania the architecture was fantastic.

Strahan....reflection accross the bay.
Loved this little man made jetty.

Main Street Strahan

This is the Boat that took us up the mighty Gordon River.
It leaves the town of Strahan and the views are spectacular and the service A class. We visited an Alantic Salmon farm on the trip and stopped at various spots along the river. We were lucky to have a nice calm day and was able to go right out the mouth of the river. The lighthouse near the entrance was a real picture as you can see. Then there was the excellent sunset at the end of the trip. Lovely pink hues and reflections on the flat water.

My favourite shot from the trip.

Near the small lighthouse was this tiny island with the Bonsai like tree.

Lovely green foliage on these trees that lined the Gordon River.

There is Huon Pine somewhere in that forest.

The Sea Sheperd, Steve Irwin in Hobart Harbour.

The Tasman Bridge on the River Derwent at Hobart. This was the site of the dissaster when a bulk ore carrier from Port Pirie, SA crashed into the bridge on the night of 5th January 1975. Twelve people were killed when the pylons came crashing down and sunk the ship. The ship still sits at the bottom of the river today.

This bridge, one of the oldest bridges in Australia is located in Richmond.

Port Arthur