Tasmania, East Coast

 

A gorgeous sunny afternoon landing in Hobart, Tasmania

Mark settling into our little cabin in Bicheno on the East Coast

Lunch on the windy beach in Wineglass Bay

Overlooking Wineglass Bay on the Freycinet Penninsula

Tasmanian Pademelon

A place we have both always wanted to visit, Tasmania did not disappoint.  A few days before Christmas we packed our hiking boots, sunscreen and woolies and headed down to see the beautiful landscapes and unique wildlife. We arrived in Hobart one sunny afternoon and hopped in the rental car to head out to the East Coast.  Home to the picturesque Freycinet Peninsula this area is billed as home to some of the prettiest beaches in the world.   I would have to agree, and at this point we have seen a lot of beaches!!  After some provisioning for the holidays we checked in to a cabin by the sea and fell asleep the first night listening to the cooing of Fairy Penguins.  The next day we were out the door first thing to hike the 14 kilometer Freycinet day loop.  A sunny but crisp day, were were awarded with amazing views and very sore feet.   That night after a signature Mark Haley antipasto platter, we put on all our layers and headed out at 9pm (sunset as it's summer here) on Christmas eve.  We were off to the fairy penguin rookery where thousands a tiny penguin make their homes.  A tour that is safe for these little birds let us watch as they tumbled out of the icy cold ocean and headed home for the night.