Tag Archives: Tasmania

My first visit to Tasmania

My first visit to Tasmania was ages back… nearly 8 years now and I still remember going crazy with my camera at every bend of the road. It’s such a picturesque little island and though so close to the mainland of Australia it is very unique. There is tremendous love for good food and pride [...]

In the blue seascape of Hobart

In the blue seascape of Hobart

View of Hampden Rd at Battery Point, Hobart, Mt Wellington covered in fog in the background We had covered a fair bit of ground the previous day and having tasted the lusciousness of Jackman and McRoss’ pies we shamelessly headed back the next day. Our intentions surely were to try other delis along Battery point [...]

Henry Jones Art Hotel

Henry Jones Art Hotel

Mt Wellington conquest was a great adventure and a drive to remember. Kudos to D’s driving. I couldn’t have done it myself! We were now descending the mountain and heading down to The Henry Jones Art Hotel. Meant to be THE number one hotel to stay in Hobart. The staff were polite and very hospitable. [...]

Road kerfuffle to Mt Wellington – Take 2

Road kerfuffle to Mt Wellington – Take 2

We caught a fleeting glance of Hobart on a Friday afternoon as we drove up past the mall through Davie St. Not knowing the right place to veer off for Fern Tree — a small hill-top suburb on the way to Mt Wellington we landed up on the Highway to Huon Valley…. oh no!!! There [...]

Hobart here we come

Our flight was early in the morning so we decided to drive in to the long term car park and then take the shuttle to the airport. After going through security and coffee and a quick bite from Aromas we headed down to the gate but our Virgin Blue flight was a little delayed. So [...]

Back from Tasmania

Back from Tasmania

Along the banks of Huon River, Franklin A few days have passed by… and silence means busy having good time… as my parents always say…. no news is always good news — thats an old Indian phrase but truly… its been so much fun going back to the stunningly beautiful dreamy Apple Isle…. Oh how [...]

Off to Hobart, Tasmania

Off to Hobart, Tasmania

Yes after a long five year break. Tasmania here we come. Its going to be around 8 degrees when we land and roughly 3 degrees C at night. Yes!! Bring it on. Paris was colder when we were there, 3 degrees should be alright! Photo Credit: Alexwise

Tasmania Group Pool in flickr

Tasmania Group Pool in flickr

Finally I decided to start a Flickr Group for Tasmanaia. I have loads of photos from my trip to Tasmania and there wasn’t another that showed much of Tasmania. Please join the group and comment away (nicely and if you have photos from Tasmania by all means add ‘em to the pool. This would also [...]

Somerset, Tasmania

Somerset, Tasmania

Driving through the northern coastline of Tasmania as we headed from Launceston to Stanley on Christmas eve last year we came across this particular …

Cataract Gorge, Tasmania

Cataract Gorge, Tasmania

A trip back in time… when we visited the natural island paradise of Tasmania. Launceston, the biggest northern town along that has grown over time along the Tamar valley heading upto the tip of Bass Strait. Cataract Gorge is also proud to boast its longest single span chairlift at 308m. There is a suspension bridge [...]

Missing Tasmania

Missing Tasmania

We have had an awesome holiday in Tasmania during Christmas and New Year. I have shot about 6 GB worth of images in the 10 days! Can’t wait to put some of them up on my site. I am also going to develop a small website with the images and some information on Tasmania. Hopefully [...]

Thinking of Tasmania

Thinking of Tasmania

Gordon River Cruise, West Tasmania H got us all excited with the new touring guide for 2003-2004 NRMA’s Experience Tasmania edition on Friday. I haven’t been able to leave it aside since I took up reading and the amount of information it has is simple staggering. We arrive at Launceston soon, very soon — Tasmania’s [...]


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