Epic Two Weeks in Tasmania Ultimate Travel Guide

Let’s Go See Tasmania 🌏

After two years of pandemic lockdowns and restrictions, we were SO ready for a holiday.

We ummed and ahhed about where to go and how to get there… tossing up between North Queensland, Outback Queensland (we had been dealing with lockdowns for a while, so forgive us for taking a minute to start thinking further than our own backyard)!

Eventually we settled on spending two weeks in Tasmania – an epic lap of Tasmania road trip in the June/July school holidays.

WHY would we spend two weeks in Tasmania in WINTER?! Well, hubby and kids had never seen snow, but they were all hopeful that this could give them the chance. I had been to Tassie three times before, and my husband once on a golf trip, but there were places I wanted to go back to, and a few I hadn’t yet experienced at all. Plus, a lap of Tasmania would be great practice for our big lap of Australia, which is definitely on the bucket list for our post-retirement!

Two Weeks in Tasmania

I organised our Two Weeks in Tasmania itinerary, including booking flights, accommodation and car hire, 6 months in advance of our travel dates.

Day 1

Fly into Launceston for our Two Weeks in Tasmania!

Arriving into the small airport of Launceston, it was nearing sunset and we only had about an hours drive to reach Low Head, which would be our home for the first 2 nights.

After signing the necessary paperwork, we collected our rental car keys at the airport desk near the baggage carousel. By the time we had done that, our checked luggage wasn’t far behind, and we were on the road to our lap of Tasmania!

I chose Low Head for our first stay based on a few things. The accommodation for one, Low Head Pilot Station has some amazing self contained cottages, but it was also for the coastal scenery, nearby lighthouse and the colony of Little Penguins that call this region home.

Low Head Accommodation 2 Nights

The Low Head Pilot Station accommodation did not disappoint. We booked the Boatmans East Cottage, but were advised a couple of days in advance that they had moved us to the School House. After-hours check-in instructions had been provided to us, so we stopped in Launceston for a fast-food dinner, and a quick dash into woolworths for drinks and snacks.

By the time we arrived into Low Head it was complete darkness, except for the distant intermittent flashes from the lighthouse. It was cold, too. There were marine wind warnings that night, and we were staying beside the ocean… and, we are from Brisbane, so we don’t do cold temps very well.

When we entered the accommodation, Daz (10) asked excitedly “can we spend our entire two weeks in Tasmania here?!” So, needless to say, it gave a pretty good first impression! The heating that had been left on for us definitely helped.

Day 2

Self Touring from Low Head

We had big plans today, and scheduled it according to what we most wanted to do and see, to the least important (or so we thought).

Low Head Coastal Reserve & Little Penguins

Before we hit the road, I was keen to explore the coastal reserve that surrounded our accommodation. It was a short walk up the road and you enter the reserve through a well labelled gate, beside a “Low Head Penguin Tour” sign. However, it does advise that the area is only open to the public after dawn and before dusk each day. This is to protect the Little Penguin colony from being disturbed in their most active hours.

We followed the rough track down past penguin burrows, both natural ones and man made wooden boxes (which give them a safe place from predators), and enjoyed a fantastic view of the Bass Straight. The four of us wandered around the rocks and scrub, spotting a few penguins who were near the entrance of their burrows, and then made the walk back down the hill to begin the day.

I should mention, it was Sunday, which is important because when we stopped in George Town to grab some breakfast, nothing was open. No bakeries or cafés or other breakfast like food outlets… so, we ended up at Woolworths again. Good old Woolies to the rescue.

Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre

With nourishment sorted, we headed to Beaconsfield, or more specifically, to the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre. This was the location of a tragic mining incident in 2006, where a horrific collapse caused the death of one miner, and trapped two others for a period of 14 days.

There’s only a small fee to enter, and a cute gift shop is attached with drinks and souvenirs available to purchase.

The standout feature for us was the mine collapse exhibit, which takes you through what the trapped men and their families went through, in the two weeks that followed. However, the Heritage Centre also offers much more. Showcasing artefacts and history from the 1800’s onwards, we enjoyed exploring the huge collection and the kids enjoyed trying out the old school phone, telephone booth, John Deere tractors and climbing the mine headframe.

Brady’s Lookout

On the way to Grindelwald Swiss Village, we stopped at Brady’s Lookout, named after a convict who hid out in the the area, after escaping from the harsh penal settlement on Sarah Island.

We took some photos and only had to stop once more before we made it to our next destination, when we spotted an echidna on the side of the road. After making sure it hadn’t been hit by a car, we took an obligatory photo and continued on our way.

Grindelwald Swiss Village

If there was one thing to say about Grindelwald Swiss Village, it would be, don’t bother. That may be harsh, but oh my goodness, what a let down. The reviews had seemed okay, when I had searched for things to do on our two weeks in Tasmania, and photos made it look delightful. In reality, not so much.

Because of the weather we skipped the paddle boats, but the kids wanted to use the jumping pillow, which you pay for at the activities counter. After a minute or two they were back, and disappointedly explained that the jumping pillow has no bounce. So, we browsed the much anticipated lolly shop, which was not any more interesting than the lolly aisle in any grocery store.

We decided to try the quaint looking café for some lunch.

Note: I am vegan, Shayne, my husband, avoids red meat and spicy food, Ra, our teenage son, is vegetarian, and Daz, our tween, lives mostly on a diet of chicken nuggets and two-minute noodles. This makes meal times, let’s say…. interesting.

The menu here seemed great, there was a vegetarian pasty for Ra, and a scallop pie for Shayne. They were already in the warmer, so the boys could dig in immediately. Meanwhile, Daz and I decided we’d just have some hot chips. After waiting 40 minutes for them to come out, we didn’t waste any more time exploring the place. We took our chips to go, and bid the Swiss Village, adieu.

Tamar Island Wetlands

As an animal and nature lover, I was wrapped with our next stop at the Tamar Island Wetlands. There are so many bird species, both on and around the water, and shy pademelons creep quietly between the swamp paperbark trees. Massively long wooden boardwalks wind you through the landscape, in the midst of beautiful tall grasses on either side.

I imagine a visit here first thing in the morning, or at dusk, would be a fantastic way to see even more wildlife.

Cataract Gorge

We were very surprised at how close Cataract Gorge is to Launceston city centre. Based on the scale of its natural grandeur, it feels like it should be in the middle of nowhere… but actually, it’s less than 10 minutes away. It was nearing sunset and most people were leaving, so aside from a handful of pretty peacocks who were strutting their stuff in the carpark, it was fairly empty.

The first thing we saw was the sign to ride the chairlift, and our youngest wanted to get on. However, it was nearly 4.30pm (closing time in winter), and at a price of more than $70 for the four of us, hubby and I took that as a blessing in disguise.

Instead, we went for a walk to explore, and quickly realised how lucky it was that we didn’t miss this place! It was last on the list because it really didn’t seem that interesting on paper, to me at least. I couldn’t have been more wrong, it was the highlight of the day. The rushing water, the bridge above the gorge, even the little playground, were all fantastic.

By the time we finished our walk, there was no one at all left in the playground at all… so it was free reign for the boys, big and small. There was a rolling drum that had us all laughing, because neither my husband or eldest son could manage a full spin, despite several attempts.

Day 3

Drive from Low Head to Bay of Fires

Today, we learnt a valuable lesson about google maps. I will share what NOT to do when you want to visit the Bay of Fires in Tasmania.

Low Head Coastal Reserve

But first, we spent the morning exploring the other side of the coastal reserve at Low Head, underneath the red and white lighthouse. My husband went one way, Ra another, and Daz came with me as we wandered through the windy hillside. We could immediately smell all the penguin burrows, a fishy ocean scent, and it wasn’t long before we saw one peeking at us again.

Eventually we met back up with the others, and did a quick drive by George Town – to see the oldest painted water tower in Australia. The art was added in 1985, and is still looking in great shape!

Bay of Fires

Now… here is where things went wrong, and we didn’t even know it yet.

I set the google map to “Bay of Fires” and the navigation told us it would be nearly a three hour drive. It showed a coastal route (as seen in our map at the top). We thought it was strange when we hit a dirt road, but we were clueless and followed google maps blindly. We ended up in the middle of Mount William National Park, because google maps has Bay of Fires placed randomly in the ocean off the coastline. At some stage in the middle of this dirt road, all signals were lost, so we had no gps, no phone reception and no way to look up online where the hell we were.

Note: This was not the only time we lost all signal on our two weeks in Tasmania road trip, and I would recommend you bring a hard copy of a road map or a refidex. We definitely would next time!

So, what did we do? Well, we didn’t have enough fuel to go all the way back… so we just kept going forward, and hoped a road sign would eventually give us some information.

Luckily, it did. We ended up heading towards Binalong Bay, which IS part of the Bay of Fires. A region which spans all the way down to Bicheno. All that research… and I still managed this epic derp.

Fortunately, my husband is Mr cool, calm and collected, and we arrived at Binalong Bay unscathed.

Binalong Bay

There’s not much I can say about Binalong Bay that the photos won’t tell you! It is SPECTACULAR.

We spent ages climbing over the famous “Bay of Fires” orange tinged rocks, to enjoy the views and stretch our legs after the car ride. Of course, we also took loads of pictures of this stunning piece of paradise!

The water here is crystal clear, and right about now we were all wishing we’d come in summer! What a perfect spot to go swimming.

Meresta Eatery Binalong Bay

Eventually we walked over the road to have some lunch at Meresta Eatery.

Lucky for us, the Meresta Eatery menu had options that suited every member of the family. The food was fabulous, service friendly, and the view was incredible.

Here is a copy of the Meresta Eatery menu as it was during our visit, naturally, I had the vegan pizza. It was delicious.

Meresta Eatery Menu Binalong Bay Tasmania

From Binalong Bay to Bicheno it took about an hour, with no impromptu off-road experiences along the way. Phew. We had to catch a break at some point during our two weeks in Tasmania!

Bicheno Accommodation 2 Nights

Our Bicheno accommodation was at the Beachfront Bicheno. It is a basic motel, which was a rude adjustment from the historic school house where we’d just stayed. I had to take an antihistamine as a result of dust, but it’s location opposite the beach and walking distance to the nearby IGA was fantastic.

Bicheno Blowhole

After checking in, we headed back out to visit the Bicheno Blowhole. It’s a couple of minutes away from the town centre, and is a naturally occurring marine geyser, that on a rough ocean day will produce a blast of sea water through the opening of a rock formation.

The blowhole was ok, but the entire landscape and view is AMAZING. We stayed until it was almost completely dark, mesmerized by the orange hued boulders, phenomenal sunset and beautiful ocean panorama. The weather wasn’t rough, so the blowhole only erupted occasionally. It didn’t matter, even without the Blow Hole, this place would still be one of our Tasmania family holiday favourites.

Bicheno is a tiny town, and there were almost no choices for dinner, plus, the IGA was well and truly shut by now. Yes, they shut at 5.30pm daily (5:00pm on Sundays). We were inspired (read: jealous) of the obvious work-life balance, and more than once we discussed moving to Tasmania. Anyway, we ended up ordering from a small local food van who offer Mexican food. It was underwhelming, but we were no longer hungry, so let’s call that a win.

Day 4

Self Touring from Bicheno

After grabbing some breakfast road snacks from the Bicheno IGA, we hit the road to Ross. The drive was a little over an hour, and the weather was miserable… but it did add to the historic ambience of the town.

Ross

The first stop was at the renowned Ross Bridge. It was built over a four year period by convict labour and completed in 1836. It is also the third oldest bridge in Australia which is still in use today. The moody weather made for some pretty pictures of this standout landmark.

Bonus – there were a gathering of ducks who greeted us on arrival! So as well as witnessing a beautiful piece of heritage architecture, we also had a fun animal encounter.

The city of Ross truly captures the word “charming”. It was fun just walking around and taking it all in, but before we got carried away, we walked to Ross Female Factory Historic Site.

Ross Female Factory Historic Site

There is not a lot left on the site, but in the main building (which was unattended), each of its rooms contains detailed stories and information, painting the grim story of what the resident convict women’s lives were like. It was originally built to house a chain-gang of male convicts, but was converted into a workhouse for female offenders in 1847.

Ross Township

Back in town centre, the boys had a good time using the payphone, a novelty for sure, and then we spent at least half an hour browsing the antique store. We bought a few things from the kind lady who was running it, and then stopped in at the bakery to have some lunch.

Freycinet National Park

Our next and last destination for the day, was Freycinet National Park.

We paid for the compulsory National Park Pass online as we were driving in, which was $80 for all of us for a 2 month period, and included all of Tasmania’s National Parks, including Cradle Mountain. Nearly everyone coming to the apple isle will have at least one National Park on their Tasmania itinerary, so remember to book the pass beforehand if you can.

We didn’t have an exact plan of what to see or do when we arrived at Freycinet, aside from wanting to see Wine Glass Bay. So we let the road in lead the way, and it led us to the Cape Tourville walking track. It’s only a 600 metre and 20 minute stroll around the boardwalk, and provides breathtaking views of the Tasman Sea, the Cape Tourville Lighthouse and the little islands that sit offshore in Carp Bay.

Back in the car and the next sign said “Sleepy Bay”. We all loved this place, the water was the most vivid turquoise colour, and the surrounding rocky shore was bright orange. As with a lot of places we experienced in Tasmania, seeing them in pictures doesn’t do them justice.

It was already after 3:00pm by this point, so we didn’t stop when we saw a turnoff for Honeymoon Bay, instead heading towards the famous Wineglass Bay lookout.

Wineglass Bay

We hadn’t looked up anything about Freycinet National Park, so the grade 3 uphill walk with an approximate completion time of 1.5 hours was a surprise. Luckily though, we knew we were going to a National Park, so we were all wearing out hiking boots. My husband was concerned about the time, because in winter it gets dark early, but I was sure that the four of us could get up and back within the estimated completion time, which would still be well before 5:00pm.

We started the climb, and holy hell, it was a climb. Stairs… and… more stairs. Daz struggled a few times, which gave me a great excuse to take some rest breaks with him. But – even with our intermittent stops, we were at the lookout less than 40 minutes later. Not so bad, but a good reminder we need to exercise more when we get home.

Daz took one look at the view and said “It wasn’t worth it”, in a voice that was still breathing heavy from the uphill exercise. It gave us, and the many strangers in earshot, a good laugh.

To be fair, it was a very overcast day, so not perfect lookout conditions – but it was a wonderful sight. Imagining Wineglass Bay beach on a summer day was easy to do from up above, and probably worth the thousand or so steps to get down to it. Maybe not worth getting back up them later…

It was a much faster trek to get back to the car, and the whole walk including time to take photos, rest, enjoy the scenery, took less than the 1.5 hours estimated.

Knowing that back in Bicheno there would be no dinner options, we did a quick google search and found a cute place in nearby Coles Bay, Geographe Restaurant and Espresso Bar. They have a great menu which catered to our family’s diverse tastes and choices, and a casual vibe that made us all feel relaxed after our busy day.

Day 5

Drive from Bicheno to Port Arthur

We promised to go back to the Bicheno Blow Hole before we left town, because Daz had enjoyed it so much. This morning was the perfect time anyway – the sunrise was completely amazing.

We spent another half hour in this beautiful place, watching the sunrise and climbing over rocks. Then we peeled ourselves away to get some breakfast, and hit the road towards Port Arthur.

With google maps all set, we didn’t have any stops to make that weren’t directly along our route. After the busy day we had yesterday, we were all set for a nice easy one today.

Except, believe or not, google maps took us on yet another dirt track joy ride. Obviously, we are slow learners.

The “short-cut” through the Three Thumbs State Reserve, took us on a beautiful, but very bumpy ride. We actually had to backtrack this time, when we hit a spot that said 4WD access only, and did not want to do any damage to the hire car. Once again, we lost GPS & mobile service at this point. We did eventually get back on track after a few other lengthy dirt roads, which bypassed some gorgeous areas like Kellevie… and then we had a good laugh at the situation. Google was determined that we would take the road-less-travelled.

Eaglehawk Neck

Once in Eaglehawk Neck, we immediately began sightseeing.

Starting with a visit to the Officers Quarters Museum, which dates back to 1832, and is believed to be the oldest Australian military building. It’s a basic building, and to be completely honest, not that interesting. There was no one manning the museum, so we were free to self-tour. There were some pictures and sign boards to give information on the building, and its previous owners and residents.

Nearby we took some pictures of “The Dog Line” sculpture, a life-size statue that marks the place where a ferocious barricade of chained guard dogs were once kept. The military implemented this Dog Line, as a means of preventing Port Arthur convicts from escaping the Tasman Peninsula, and entering the mainland.

Tasmans Arch, Devils Kitchen & Blow Hole

Less than ten minutes drive into the Tasman Peninsula, you can see three of the Tasman National Park’s well-known attractions. We started with Tasmans Arch, which is incredibly easy to reach, given that there is a parking lot directly in front of it. I may have seen too many beautiful sights by this stage, because I wasn’t blown away by the arch. It was originally a sea cave, but most of it has collapsed after years of waves and erosion – leaving just the bridge over the top.

A trail led us to the Devils Kitchen, which is similar to the arch, in that it also began as a large sea cave. However, the entire top of this one has now been washed away, leaving only a narrow ravine. This, along with the amazing views of the coastline and cliff faces, DID take my breath away. The scenery here is spectacular.

We left the Blow Hole until last in this area, because we had read about a food truck that frequented nearby. The drive from Tasmans Arch to the Blow Hole takes you through the quaint little town of Doo. The family loved checking out all the house names, which have placards outside on mailboxes and such. We spotted a lot of funny names, like Doodle Doo, Doo Nix, Doo I, Doo Drop In, Love Me Doo, Wee Doo and Doo Me.

The Blow Hole was having an off day, the weather was too calm, so we didn’t get any kind of display. Sadly, we discovered the food truck didn’t operate as normal through winter, so that was a fizzer as well. Lucky for the charm of Doo Town, at least it wasn’t a wasted effort to come out here.

Port Arthur didn’t have a lot going on in the way of food outlets either. We found a place called “Port Arthur Centre Grocery Takeaway Cafe & Info”, and had a quick, fast-food style meal. The poor lady working that day was doing it solo – and given there is not much else around for dining, she was flat out.

Remarkable Cave & Maingon Bay Lookout

Everything in the Tasman Peninsula is pretty close by, so it was easy to see a lot in just one day. The drive to Remarkable Cave and Maingon Bay Lookout was beautiful. We passed by Carnarvon Bay, which is the body of water in front of Port Arthur Historic Site, and stunning from all sides. Next is Safety Cove… and the small beach here is magnificent. The clear sheltered water and soft sand were definitely inviting us for a summer holiday. Alas, we were not in swimming weather, so continued on to explore more of the Tasman National Park.

Another dedicated carpark, right near the lookout and cave, made viewing both attractions a breeze.

We headed first to the cave, via some stunning rocky gorges and cliff faces, and down a series of rough steps. Photos of the cave don’t do it justice, it really is amazing to watch the waves rolling in and out. There is a protected viewing deck above, so you can’t get down into the cave, but instead watch from the railings. Photos I searched online before visiting, would indicate that this was a somewhat recent development.

Maingon Bay Lookout is spectacular. We loved the views, but on top of that, we were surrounded with brightly coloured coastal flora. Lucky visitors often see dolphins or whales from here, but we were not so fortunate this day.

Coal Mine Historic Site

Our last stop of the day, was at the Coal Mine Historic Site. We managed to find another dirt road to drive on in the process, which I am certain was avoidable, but at this stage Google Maps were simply taking the piss. By now we just embraced it, and enjoyed seeing the back country areas. There was one brief pause en route, as we saw a kangaroo that had recently been hit by a car. I got out to check on her, and also make sure that she didn’t have a joey in her pouch that may need rescuing. Sadly she was gone, and there was no joey left behind – but the amount of roadkill we had seen in our short time in Tasmania was quite shocking by this point.

I’m not sure what our expectations were of the Coal Mine, but I am certain that it exceeded them!

The site was the first mine established in Tasmania, operational from 1833, and was worked by convict labour. Repeat offenders were sent here as a harsh punishment, and at one stage there were as many as 600 prisoners jailed here at a time. The work was grueling, and was used as a deterrent for convicts stationed elsewhere to behave… or else! Underground solitary cells were dug out, and their dark confines were used to reprimand any coal mine prisoners who dared to misbehave.

Like several other attractions we had visited by now, this one was unattended, leaving us free to explore the ruins, read the information boards, and enjoy the outlook. When we first reached the field where the ruins lay, the entire area was covered in rabbits. The kids were thrilled, but of course as soon as the animals noticed us, they scooted.

There was no other person around, and the Coal Mines feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. It was amazing being able to wander through at our leisure. Of course my three boys (husband included), used the underground tunnels as an opportunity to hide, and subsequently attempt to scare the crap out of each other.

Port Arthur Accommodation 2 Nights

Our accommodation for two nights, was at the Port Arthur Villas, overlooking one side of the Port Arthur Historic Site. The welcome was super friendly, and the accommodation was reasonably priced and great value for money.

We were grateful we had kitchen facilities, because based on the limited food options, we went past the IGA and picked up a few things to make dinner tonight. The villa had everything we needed, and a laundry room nearby… which was perfect, because we HAD to get some washing done during our two weeks in Tasmania.

Day 6

Port Arthur Historic Site

Today we had a whole day dedicated to exploring the Port Arthur Historic Site.

This was my third visit, my husbands second, and the kids first. Because I had been previously, I asked everyone else (ahead of time), what tours they wanted to do on our two weeks in Tasmania.

Commandants Walking Tour

For Port Arthur, they chose the guided Commandants Walking Tour, which was an extra cost, but absolutely worth it. You really have to do at least one guided tour, because the information and history provided is far superior to reading from the many information boards. Our guide was fabulous, despite the freezing cold and slight drizzle, he was enthusiastic and engaging with every story.

He took us through the penitentiary, explaining that it was originally built to be a flour mill and granary, but was unable to be powered sufficiently. They did try using convicts to power it manually, by forcing them to walk on it like a treadmill! Not surprisingly, this also failed, and thus, the building became a prison in the mid 1800’s.

The church is my favourite building, with its beautiful arches and spires. Unfortunately, a fire gutted the building in 1884, but the sandstone bricks have stood the test of time, and is a visually stunning building. The stonework was made by the convict children who lived at the nearby juvenile prison, situated across the water at Point Puer.

We were taken through the hospital, located up on the hill and away from residents, with the intention of keeping sick people separated from healthy ones. Strangely, despite this forward thinking, the hospital morgue and the kitchen were in very close proximity!

There was also a second prison built at Port Arthur, established to isolate and punish the worst of criminals. These men were confined to their cells for all but one hour a day, when they were allowed out to exercise. However, this was only permitted whilst wearing hoods, and without being allowed to utter a word. The psychological turmoil of the isolation and silence, sent many of the convicts insane… but, conveniently, there was also an asylum constructed nearby.

Optional Port Arthur Tours

Some other tours available, that my family chose not to do on our two weeks in Tasmania: The first was an Isle of the Dead cruise and walking tour, which I have done previously, and would absolutely recommend. Your guide will tell stories of people who were buried on the island, you can wander the cemetery and read grave stones, plus, there is a great view of Carnarvon Bay. They also didn’t want to do the after hours ghost tour, which I had done twice previously, and loved each time. On that tour, you get shown around in the dark, by torch light, and basically get told a whole lot of creepy stories. These are intertwined with historical accounts, about the soldiers and convicts who lived at Port Arthur.

Port Arthur Food & Gift Shop

We had lunch in the café, which is upstairs in the main entrance building to the site. It was the best meal we’d had in a couple of days, and the warm cozy fireplace inside the dining area, was a welcome retreat from the winter weather outside. The gift shop beside the café sells a variety of souvenirs, like books relating to convict history, locally made chocolate and beauty products, and the usual things like tea-towels and keychains. We bought a couple of things – Daz begged for a ring-tailed possum hand-puppet (because, who doesn’t need one of those), and my husband picked up a prison kitchen recipe book. I will let you know how we go, when we get around to making some of the gourmet meals featured in the book, like “Brown Soup” and “Left Over Sandwiches”.

Photography During Our Two Weeks in Tasmania

Before I move on to our next stop in Hobart, and part two of our road trip…I will mention that I had a BIG oopsy daisy moment the night before. I was looking through my photos on the camera, and then played with the settings and took a bung photo… which I deleted. Unfortunately, I didn’t realise until a second too late, that I didn’t delete that ONE photo, I deleted my entire DAY of photos. Not a single picture from our visit to Port Arthur Historic Site was left.

I nearly cried, and then I did a google search to see what I can do to fix this epic mistake. In case you ever do this too, (probably not because it was super daft), I found a free program called Recuva. It told me not to keep using the SD card, so I took it out and put a new one in the camera. I wouldn’t know if the software worked until I got home, which was horrifying. Luckily, my wonderful and patient husband suggested that before we head to Hobart tomorrow, we go past Port Arthur, take some photos just in case, and then be on our way.

A day entry into Port Arthur actually covers you for TWO days, which was great. So Ra and I did a powerwalk and photo shoot of the things we saw the day before, while the other two hung out and had a drink at the café.

FYI – Once I got home from our two weeks in Tasmania, I tested the Recuva program (not an affiliate link – I am just thrilled with it), and it was successful! I now have two sets of photos from Port Arthur, this is why some photos look like the weather was terrible, and others like the sun was shining! The weather was much nicer on the second day.