Earlier this year, on a memorable sunny September day, my friend Peter and I embarked on a memorable journey to Mt. Eliza. Set against the backdrop of stunning vistas over Lake Pedder and under a cloudless sky, the adventure was promising from the very start. Mt. Eliza is nestled within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area of the South West National Park. It takes a good 2+ hours to reach the car park from Hobart city and it is quite the drive back but definitely feasible in one day if that’s all you got (that’s all we had!).

I've always wanted to visit the South Cape Bay Track – the southernmost of the “60 Great short walks” in Tasmania. I've read great reviews, seen beautiful photos, and heard exciting stories from friends. There's something special about seeing a place for yourself, and I got to do just that.

It’s a world apart. A hidden paradise for geologists, children and nature lovers. Goat Island, in the Bass Strait is a mere 10 minutes’ drive from the charming little coastal town of Penguin, in the northwest of Tasmania.

Tasmania is known for its unique and diverse wildlife. The isolation and relatively unspoiled natural environment have allowed many species to thrive in our "small-island" state that are not found on the Australian mainland. Some of the notable wildlife in Tasmania includes:

I've lived in Tasmania for 5+ years though I moved to Hobart back in October 2021 (in the middle of the dreaded pandemic). Since I've moved to "the big smoke", I've hardly gone back to visit a place that I associate with so many wonderful memories – Freycinet and the beautiful coast line stretching all the way to "The Gardens".

One of the most frequent drive journeys that I undertake is the Southern Edge drive. Starting in my hometown of Taroona, which is located 15 minutes south of Hobart and is home to the Shot Tower Historic Site and the Tower Tearoom. The Shot Tower is one of Tasmania’s most distinctive heritage landmarks and is one of the tallest shot towers in Australia at 59 metres tall. It offers fantastic views over the Derwent River and looks out to Opossum Bay and the South Arm Peninsula. There is a fantastic walk that starts from the Shot Tower called the Alum Cliffs Track which is 6 kilometres long (2 hours return walk) offering great coastal views and allows dogs on a lead.