We have just spent a lovely three nights on Tasmania's stunning East Coast. Some weeks ago we booked a room at the Beachfront Hotel in Bicheno and then saw last Friday that rain was forecast for the entire weekend. Fortunately the rain didn't really arrive until Sunday.
We arrived in Bicheno on Friday afternoon and after checking in drove to the Blowhole. It was 21 degrees, the ocean was a spectacular blue-green and the sky was clear. What a beautiful day!
The views from our room
At the Blowhole
On Saturday morning, fearing rain was on the way, we headed early to East Coast Natureworld, just a few kilometres from town, and a sanctuary for injured, sick or orphaned animals, birds and reptiles. Despite a roaring gale we enjoyed wandering through the park and seeing a great selection of Tasmanian animals. We were two of over fifty visitors that morning and the hours just flew by.
Wedge Tailed Eagle
Jim feeding a Forrester Kangaroo
with Cape Barren Geese in the background
Echidna
Emu
Quoll
Tasmanian Devils
Our guide was passionate about his work
and provided us with fascinating information about the Devils
Albino Wallaby
... and my personal favourite - the wombat!
On Sunday we drove to Coles Bay but unfortunately the Hazards in Freycinet National Park were covered in thick fog, so we continued on to Swansea and lunched at the historic Bark Mill Tavern.
It rained all Sunday night and on Monday we had breakfast at the wonderful Blue Edge Bakery in Bicheno before heading home. Despite the weather, it was a fabulous weekend!
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