π¦πΊ Tasmania Travel Diaryο½Keeping It Real π¬
π Hobart Salamanca Market (Saturday only) is fun to explore ποΈ Mount Wellington at sunset β gorgeous light, super photogenic πΈ π Maria Island Not much to seeβ¦ left side = strong winds π¬οΈ, right side = wombats 𦫠(the only highlight) π Port Arthur The prison itself is meh π΄ β but the cruise is WORTH IT! We booked with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys β 3-hour yellow boat cruise, $175/person (book ahead!) Saw whales up close β twice! π Afternoon light is backlit but not too sunny π π Bay of Fires Cosy Corner has white sand & orange lichen rocks π₯ Lying on the rocks by the sea = ultra relaxing π π Cradle Mountain Highly recommend the hike: Start at Ronny Creek (Overland Track) β Marion Lookout β Wombat Poo π© β Lake Lilla β end at Dove Lake ποΈ Took us 4+ hours (with photos). Sun was behind us β perfect lighting! The chain section is short & not hard π§ Dove Lake offers epic reflections of the mountain π· π Stanley Feels like the end of the world on a cloudy day π«οΈ Windy AF β almost blew away π¨ Penguin viewing at Godfreyβs Beach Penguin Viewing Platform β so cute! π§ (but dress warm β itβs freezing!) π½οΈ Food & Drinks Australian coffee β lives up to the hype β Lease 65 oysters β super fresh! π¦ͺ Take them to The Hub at Binalong Bay (sister shop of The Hub Derby) β their wood-fired pizza is delicious! π Mrs Jones in Devonport β Roasted Chicken Breast with sweet chili sauce was surprisingly juicy and tasty π Marleyβs in Stanley β cozy brunch spot π₯ Berth in Melbourne Docklands β all mains were great. The 600g T-bone (chefβs rec) was the best beef we had in Australia! π₯© (We mostly ate seafoodβ¦ and it was just okay.) β οΈ Tips: Book restaurants in advance β always! π Wildlife can jump onto roads β drive carefully π¦ Some roads from Bay of Fires to Cradle Mountain are dark, unlit, and have no service π²π΅ Most places accept card (with a small fee) π³ ποΈ Shopping: Lululemon outlet in Melbourne CBD β styles are limited and ugly, skip it π Patagonia in Fitzroy β meh π Kathmandu β localsβ favorite outdoor brand! Got 40% off during a promo β worth it! ποΈ #Australia #Hobart #Travel #Tasmania #HonestReview #FoodDiary #OutdoorAdventure