Well this is the coldest weather we’ve encountered. We woke up to a cloudy day, probably in the 50’s. We had breakfast at the B&B and then got in the car for a day of exploring Southern Tasmania. We drove to the Tahune Forest Reserve and went on the Tahune Air Walk. It is a narrow metal walkway that runs along the tops of the trees. At the end of the walk is a cantilever walkway over the River Huon that kind of sways back and forth when you walk on it. Very, very cool. And the views are spectacular. We then did the Pine forest walk which is a raised wooden walkway through the forest. You’re surrounded by giant ferns, Dogwood, Huon Pines, Native Laurel, Celery Top Trees, Stringy Bark Trees, and Sassafras Trees. A nature wonderland. On the drive back down the mountain we stopped at a sign that said “Big Tree”. So we parked on the side of the road and walked down a short path. Oh my nerves, it was the biggest tree I’ve ever seen. They call it the Queen of all trees. Unbelieveable.
We continued further south and stopped in Dover for lunch at a little roadside café.
The clouds disappeared and the sun came up so it warmed up into the 60’s and turned into another beautiful day. Next, we headed to the east side of the river towards the Northwest Bay. We went through Sandfly, Margate, Oyster Cove and stopped at Kettering which was a pretty port village with lots of sailboats. Then on to Woodbridge and over to Cygnet, a little village on Port Cygnet. We had a drink at a little café and watched the sunset behind the mountains. Then we headed up the west side of Huon River back to the B&B and Huonville. Lots of beautiful sights along the way.
For dinner we went to the Boat House, which was a tiny building that was docked on the river. It was very small with only 6 tables that were warmed by a hanging heater. We had a delicious Thai Shrimp and Rice dish while watching ducks swim by us. Great way to end the day. Tomorrow we’re off to Cole’s Bay.
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