2002-2005 (c) GetJealous.com, All rights reserved. http://www.getjealous.com/leperks/rss.xml Ed and Lorna's Travels around Australia http://www.getjealous.com/leperks http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2762394&go=leperks We had to be up bright and early on Sunday to catch the ferry back to the mainland. The gods must have been smiling on us as we timed everything to such perfection that we were positioned on the ferry to be the first vehicle off, on arrival in Melbourne. Not sure that we could ever work that again! We came over during the day - first time we have ever done a day trip, and we both much preferred it... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2762394&go=leperks Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2750925&go=leperks Sadly it was time to leave Bruny Island and head for the ferry. We arrived on time for the ferry departure but alas the ferry was full. It really is a very laid back form of transport. We bought our return tickets when we came over and never had to show them either way. The 10am ferry was full (next ferry was 11.30 am) but the ferry just put in an extra trip and so we were on our way by 10.45am. I... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2750925&go=leperks Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2749722&go=leperks We headed back to the Huon Valley via Cygnet where we were going to spend a couple of nights but did not fancy the caravan park so continued on to Kettering and caught the ferry to Bruny Island and booked into James Cook Caravan Park on Adventure Bay. Once again there seems to be a special feel about the island - not really sure why as it has had a cruel history of whaling and mistreatment of the ... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2749722&go=leperks Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2749721&go=leperks We learnt that you have to rely on your own judgement when it comes to assessing road conditions. We had been told by a fellow camper that the road to Cockle Creek was very heavily corrugated and his 4x4 was really shaken about. We almost decided not to go to Cockle Creek but decided to take the risk and just turn back if the going was too tough. We found that the road was not worse than other dir... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2749721&go=leperks Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2748621&go=leperks We set off through the picturesque Derwent Valley through Hobart and followed the Huon trail to Huonville (heart of apple country), Franklin, Castle Forbes Bay, Geeveston and stopped at Dover Caravan Park overlooking D"Entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island. We decided to base ourselves here as Dover is a delightful little village with the dramatic backdrop of the majestic Adamson"s Peak... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2748621&go=leperks Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2747857&go=leperks Strangely enough we did not visit a single winery in the Tamar Valley - I think we have been really spoilt over the years by wines and picturesque wineries on the mainland. We may live to regret this aberration! Next stop was Mount Field National Park that we had missed in early January because of the fires. However, we had both decided that we first needed a bit of chill out time, (you may well a... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2747857&go=leperks Tue, 5 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2747205&go=leperks It was time to head off to the Tamar Valley via Westbury and Launceston. We travelled along the west bank of the Tamar River and are based at Beauty Point on the banks of the river. Once again we have a delightful spot with view of river and mountains. We cycled to the mining town of Beaconsfield and wandered around the town, visiting some of the historical old buildings. We drove to Kelso and Gre... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2747205&go=leperks Sat, 2 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2747204&go=leperks We left Lake Gairdner and travelled through beautiful rainforest and mountainous countryside to Sheffield where we spent some time wandering around looking at the murals. From there we moved on to Mole Creek Caravan Park. We had a delightful site on the banks of the Sassafras Creek - it was so tranquil listening to the water burbling past. We took a drive to Devil"s Gullet and did the short a... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2747204&go=leperks Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2746223&go=leperks Time to wander on. The intention was to find a spot on the north coast but I think we have been so thoroughly spoilt with beautiful beaches elsewhere that we could not agree on a beach on which to settle. When this happens you head for the mountains. Our drive took us through Wynyard, Burnie, Penguin (lovely beach spot which nearly got the nod), Ulverstone, Forth (with the picturesque Forth River)... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2746223&go=leperks Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2746222&go=leperks After a wonderful week at Arthur River we headed off via Smithton and Stanley for Crayfish Creek. The caravan park is a bit run down but is in a delightful setting on the creek with easy access to the beach. It is the ideal spot for a holiday for young families. After a week of no power in Arthur River we had a very busy day catching up with all the domestic chores. On Wednesday we drove to Dip Fa... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2746222&go=leperks Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT