The Tasman Peninsula is really very beautiful.  After Port Arthur, we went to the old convict coal mine site.  More old ruins and history.  The coal mine site, though not as big as Port Arthur, was just as interesting.

We also had a look at the Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen, Tasman Blowhole, and the old dog lines (used to prevent convict escapes)!!!

Needing a rest, we went to one of the many jetties (lots of little bays and inlets) and did some fishing.  Not wanting to brag, but, I caught 6 Flathead, and Wayne caught 2.  Granted, they were small, but still, fun to catch.

We are now in Hobart enjoying the hustle and bustle of the big smoke.  Lots to see and do here.  We risked another trip up Death Mountain (aka Mt Wellington) today.  It was pretty windy and cold, but no where near the near death experience of last time......

Old Barracks, Coal Mine Site

Nice spot....

Home Sweet Home

The old convict school/hospital

View from the Coal Mine cell block - not bad.....

Monument to the Dog Lines

Tasman Arch

Beautiful Tasman Peninsula

Hobart

Hobart

Hobart

We spent the day at Port Arthur.  It was amazing to see the improvements and restoration that has happened since the last time we were here.  This place is very unique and interesting.  The gardens are just beautiful and the care and dedication that has gone into the restoration is truly remarkable.

Of course, we are absolutely worn out and will need a good rest, but so worth it.

More exploring tomorrow.......

Aptly named 'Spikey Bridge'

Safety Cove, Tasman Peninsula

Remarkable Cave (not sure how the come up with these names???)

The Three Capes (again, not a lot of thought into the name)

Iconic Port Arthur shot

Penitentiary

Fountain and garden at the center of the Widows Walk

The ruins of the non denominational church

Court House

Just one of many arty shots.......

Isle of the Dead (surprisingly, that's where they buried the dead)

Roomy cell

Another shot of the Penitentiary

So far the east coast has been beautiful.  Lots of free/cheap camp spots and we are not having to travel very far in between them.  The weather is a bit hit and miss, but on the whole it has been bearable.

The Bay of Fires is beautiful as is the Freycinet National Park.  And the flowers!!! Just amazing.

We are stopping at Swansea for a week to do a bit of fishing (couple of squid so far). 

Tasmania is very laid back, beautiful and lots of history.

Beautiful clear water - Bay of Fires

The Garden, Bay of Fires

Local - very cute

Bicheno Blow Hole

Freycinet National Park

Freycinet National Park

Freycinet National Park (Coles Bay)

Looking towards National Park from Swansea

Lake Leake - I think it sprung a leak........

Swansea Info Center

Just one of the many beautiful roses

Launceston is a very pretty town.  Beautiful old buildings mixed in with the new.  We went to Grindelwald (a Swiss village), Beaconsfield mine, Beauty Point, George Town, steam exhibition, a craft fair, Pennywise Adventures and the Cataract Gorge.  We meet some very nice locals as well as fellow travellers.

After the hustle and bustle of the big town we are heading towards the east coast, St Helens and the Bay of Fires to hopefully get a bit of fishing done!!!

Grindlewald Entrance

 

Grindlewald

Beaconsfield

Beauty Point

Steam Exhibit

Cataract Gorge

Cataract Gorge

Cataract Gorge

Cataract Gorge

Pennywise

George Town