I recently visited Cradle Mountain with a couple of friends and hiked to Scott Kilvert Hut and back as a day walk. It was really enjoyable to see this part of Cradle Mountain National Park, as although I visit the park every year, I’d never done this bushwalk before. My description of the walk is…
Category: Tasmania
Day Trip to South-West Tasmania
One of the best things about Tassie is how quickly you can get from the city to the wilderness. A friend and I took a winter day trip from Hobart to south-west Tasmania and visited The Needles, Lake Pedder and Gordon Dam. It was a perfect winter’s day out with great views and lots to…
Visiting Pine Valley Hut and the Labyrinth in Winter
In the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, lies a beautiful area known as the Labyrinth. The Labyrinth is a wild alpine plateau of tarns and lakes, nestled between mountain peaks and deep valleys. I visited the Labyrinth via Pine Valley Hut in the depths of winter. Below is my account of the trip….
A Heavenly Walk to Little Hell – Ben Lomond National Park, Tasmania
High up on the mountain of Ben Lomond, Tasmania, is a day walk named ‘Little Hell’. In springtime, it is actually quite heavenly! Below is my account of this surprising northern Tasmanian day walk. Getting there Little Hell is a day walk inside Ben Lomond National Park. A parks pass is required for park entry….
How To Go Camping On Schouten Island – Tasmania
Recently I had the joy of a three day, two night Schouten Island trip, camping on the beach in the summer with close friends. This place was a little slice of paradise, and I think it’s one of Tasmania’s best kept secrets. Here are some details about how to organise a trip so you too…
Top Tips for a Trip to Tasmania
Ahhh Tasmania. Wild. Remote. Welcoming. Romantic. I am openly biased when I praise Tassie’s wonders, as it is, after all, my home. Here is my list of the top six attractions to see on a visit to Australia’s Island State – if you have a week you should be able to fit all of these…