As much as we love Tropical Queensland, sometimes it gets a bit too humid during December-March so this year we decided to spend a couple of month in Tasmania instead enjoying the lovely temperate climate down there.
We took the car across from Melbourne to Devonport and on arrival it was raining and it kept raining for a couple of days. Who cares. One could use clothing that has been unused for some time. Dress up warmly, nice open fire etc. etc.
We rented a small house for AUD 280.00 per week and it has everything down to dish washing liquid, bed linen etc. but everything else you need to supply, like food and drinks. On top of that we had to contact the Energy company to put the bill in our name as well as Telstra which has the best coverage in Tasmania. We also had to lodge a bond of 1120.00 with the local authorities which is refundable once you've had the real estate agent inspecting your lodging.
Two months in Tasmania might seem a long time but if you are a pensioner and live in the Tropics I can highly recommend a change of scenery during the humid period.
It is essential to have a car so if you don't bring your own, rent one.
December-March is a lovely time in Tasmania with fresh product like cherries, raspberries, blueberries etc. in abundance, try some great meat from the Cape Grim area and don't forget the seafood here. Actually, everything seem to taste better down here.
For more details of our stay, have a look at the website: www.australiantravel.us where we have inserted a program for your stay.
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Take a Walk in Sydney - Australia
If you are planning a trip to Australia and Sydney, I would suggest that you allow for an extra 2 days and do something out of the ordinary, a walk. A coastal walk !
An exhilarating 2 days of breathtaking scenery and invigorating challenges the
Royal
Coast Walk offers it all. Located only 32 km south of Sydney you meet up at Cronulla where you cross by scenic ferry to Bundeena and the start of your 2 day adventure.
There are plenty of stops during the day to refresh, relax and take photos. You swim at protected beaches and camp by the secluded beach and lagoon at the gorgeous Wattamolla.
Now, if you can only spend one day this is what you do; Walk from Bundeena to Little Marley via the Aboriginal carvings at Jibbon Point and return. Highlights include the Devil’s Dice ,White Cliffs and Marley Headland.
For those with 2 days to spare see the entire Coast Track including a night camping under the stars by the ocean and lagoon at Wattamolla. Highlights on Day 2 of the walk include Eagle Rock,Garie Beach, shack communities at Era and Burning Palms, Palm Jungle and Werrong Lookout.
Walking distances: (Day 1 – 14 km, 7 hrs; Day 2 – 16km, 8hr)
The organiser,Royal Coast Walks supply, prepare and transport all your good and camping equipment leaving you free to experience the Coast Track in all it’s beauty.
The cost is AUD 239.00 and includes;
Royal National Park entry and camping fees.•
All camping equipment, transported and erected for youat our idyllic campsite• Expert Guide•
All meals for the duration of the trip.
Scenic ferry ride from Cronulla to Bundeena.
Specialty evening meal is BBQ’d marinated butterfly leg oflamb, grilled vegetable skewers, gourmet salad and traditional Australian damper. Beer and wine.• Lunches consist of freshly prepared ham/chicken and salad rolls.•
Breakfast is bacon, eggs, fruit, cereal, juice, tea and coffee.•
Daytime snacks are fresh fruit, nuts and dried fruits.*
Alternative menu available on request**
Breakfast and evening meals are for overnight packages only.
Check out Royal Coast Walks on http://www.theaustraliacard.com.au
Not only will you get a 10% discount with RCW but similar discounts on a variety of services all over Australia
An exhilarating 2 days of breathtaking scenery and invigorating challenges the
Royal
Coast Walk offers it all. Located only 32 km south of Sydney you meet up at Cronulla where you cross by scenic ferry to Bundeena and the start of your 2 day adventure.
There are plenty of stops during the day to refresh, relax and take photos. You swim at protected beaches and camp by the secluded beach and lagoon at the gorgeous Wattamolla.
Now, if you can only spend one day this is what you do; Walk from Bundeena to Little Marley via the Aboriginal carvings at Jibbon Point and return. Highlights include the Devil’s Dice ,White Cliffs and Marley Headland.
For those with 2 days to spare see the entire Coast Track including a night camping under the stars by the ocean and lagoon at Wattamolla. Highlights on Day 2 of the walk include Eagle Rock,Garie Beach, shack communities at Era and Burning Palms, Palm Jungle and Werrong Lookout.
Walking distances: (Day 1 – 14 km, 7 hrs; Day 2 – 16km, 8hr)
The organiser,Royal Coast Walks supply, prepare and transport all your good and camping equipment leaving you free to experience the Coast Track in all it’s beauty.
The cost is AUD 239.00 and includes;
Royal National Park entry and camping fees.•
All camping equipment, transported and erected for youat our idyllic campsite• Expert Guide•
All meals for the duration of the trip.
Scenic ferry ride from Cronulla to Bundeena.
Specialty evening meal is BBQ’d marinated butterfly leg oflamb, grilled vegetable skewers, gourmet salad and traditional Australian damper. Beer and wine.• Lunches consist of freshly prepared ham/chicken and salad rolls.•
Breakfast is bacon, eggs, fruit, cereal, juice, tea and coffee.•
Daytime snacks are fresh fruit, nuts and dried fruits.*
Alternative menu available on request**
Breakfast and evening meals are for overnight packages only.
Check out Royal Coast Walks on http://www.theaustraliacard.com.au
Not only will you get a 10% discount with RCW but similar discounts on a variety of services all over Australia
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