Australia 2009 - days 23 to 29 at Lake St. Clair and Hobart
Day 23.
We travel inland to the beautiful area around lake St. Clair and Cradle Mountain. Unfortunately we are not able to do the long (84 km) overland walk from Cradle Mt to Lake St. Clair, this walk is a classic but much too difficult to undertake with a 6 month old baby! Instead we camp at the lovely bushland resort at Lake St. Clair.
In this photo one can see a view of the lake. It rained the night we arrived and luckily our tent held out!!
Day 24.
It also rained the next day so we spent the morning reading in our tent. In the afternoon we headed out to do some of the short walks in the area.
A number of the eucalyptus trees had been burnt out in past fires. In this photo mum is standing inside the trunk of an old burnt out eucalyptus tree.
On the first walk we came to a clearing a nice little beach with nice views of the lake as can be seen in these two photos.
We also saw a young Echidna nosing around in the undergrowth looking for food. He didn't seem to mind us looking on and actually waddled right up to Hans as he was taking photos.
As can be seen in this photo it's called a rainforest for a reason!
We continued walking to Platypus bay, we weren't lucky enough to spot a platypus but these shy animals can sometimes be viewed here.
On the next beach we saw the remains of a barge used in the 1930's to construct the pump house on Lake St. Clair and was found adrift after storms in the 1950's.
The last part of the walk wasn't really suitable for the stroller and in this photo dad is maneuvering up some steps.
Mum (& Sofie) in front of large eucalyptus tree.
When we finally arrived back at the visitors center the rain really picked up and we got quite wet. In this photo one can see the view from the center.
Day 25.
We do a short drive past the now saved Franklin River to Nelson Falls.
In this photo one can see the falls.
Dad do more stroller maneuvering up some steps to the Donaghue lookout.
The view from the lookout.
........and mum and baby bunting casing big flies at the lookout.
The view of Mt. Frenchmans Cap and two other peaks on the drive back to Lake St. Clair.
That evening this small wallaby (a Dandeong) hops right past our tent.
A lovely evening with fantastic light effects over the lake.
Day 26.
We head back to Hobart and on the way we stop in Hamilton for a Devonshire tea at Glen Clyde house. Before we go in Sofie says hello to a very friendly goat.
Sofie also sits in a high chair for the first time. This didn't last very long.
Then the teas arrived. YUM. In this photo dad is enjoying his tea. Notice his little finger.
Scones and double cream that tasted great!
Day 27.
While Hans climbs the beautiful Moai with Anna Brooks (see link here) the rest of us go shopping and eat lunch at Peppermint Bay. Regrettably we forgot the camera.
Day 28.
Our last full day in Hobart. We spend our morning relaxing and then eat a late lunch at Morilla Estate Winery in North Hobart with Auntie Gabi and Hugh & Alice. In this photo one can see Sofie licking dads spoon after his dessert!!!
...... and here she gets a kiss from mum and dad.
After lunch we strolled through the estate gardens. Some interesting sculptures can be seen in these two photos.
Alice and Hugh then played chess in the garden.
That evening we ate a pun dinner at the local pub and dad got to try a real counter lunch burger with 200 g of meat!!!!!! Needless to say he didn't get through it all. The burgers can be seen in this group photo.
Day 29.
Heading back to the mainland.
We spend the morning packing up our tent and Sofie gets to spend the morning with Auntie Gabrielle.
In this video one can see Gabrielle trying to teach Sofie to sit up. She is getting better but can only really sit a few seconds before losing balance.
Alice and Sofie studying each other.
Previous posts.
We travel inland to the beautiful area around lake St. Clair and Cradle Mountain. Unfortunately we are not able to do the long (84 km) overland walk from Cradle Mt to Lake St. Clair, this walk is a classic but much too difficult to undertake with a 6 month old baby! Instead we camp at the lovely bushland resort at Lake St. Clair.
In this photo one can see a view of the lake. It rained the night we arrived and luckily our tent held out!!Day 24.
It also rained the next day so we spent the morning reading in our tent. In the afternoon we headed out to do some of the short walks in the area.A number of the eucalyptus trees had been burnt out in past fires. In this photo mum is standing inside the trunk of an old burnt out eucalyptus tree.
On the first walk we came to a clearing a nice little beach with nice views of the lake as can be seen in these two photos.
We also saw a young Echidna nosing around in the undergrowth looking for food. He didn't seem to mind us looking on and actually waddled right up to Hans as he was taking photos.
As can be seen in this photo it's called a rainforest for a reason!
We continued walking to Platypus bay, we weren't lucky enough to spot a platypus but these shy animals can sometimes be viewed here.
On the next beach we saw the remains of a barge used in the 1930's to construct the pump house on Lake St. Clair and was found adrift after storms in the 1950's.
The last part of the walk wasn't really suitable for the stroller and in this photo dad is maneuvering up some steps.
Mum (& Sofie) in front of large eucalyptus tree.
When we finally arrived back at the visitors center the rain really picked up and we got quite wet. In this photo one can see the view from the center.Day 25.
We do a short drive past the now saved Franklin River to Nelson Falls.
In this photo one can see the falls.
Dad do more stroller maneuvering up some steps to the Donaghue lookout.
The view from the lookout.
........and mum and baby bunting casing big flies at the lookout.
The view of Mt. Frenchmans Cap and two other peaks on the drive back to Lake St. Clair.
That evening this small wallaby (a Dandeong) hops right past our tent.
A lovely evening with fantastic light effects over the lake.
Day 26.
We head back to Hobart and on the way we stop in Hamilton for a Devonshire tea at Glen Clyde house. Before we go in Sofie says hello to a very friendly goat.
Sofie also sits in a high chair for the first time. This didn't last very long.
Then the teas arrived. YUM. In this photo dad is enjoying his tea. Notice his little finger.
Scones and double cream that tasted great!
Day 27.
While Hans climbs the beautiful Moai with Anna Brooks (see link here) the rest of us go shopping and eat lunch at Peppermint Bay. Regrettably we forgot the camera.
Day 28.
Our last full day in Hobart. We spend our morning relaxing and then eat a late lunch at Morilla Estate Winery in North Hobart with Auntie Gabi and Hugh & Alice. In this photo one can see Sofie licking dads spoon after his dessert!!!
...... and here she gets a kiss from mum and dad.
After lunch we strolled through the estate gardens. Some interesting sculptures can be seen in these two photos.
Alice and Hugh then played chess in the garden.
That evening we ate a pun dinner at the local pub and dad got to try a real counter lunch burger with 200 g of meat!!!!!! Needless to say he didn't get through it all. The burgers can be seen in this group photo.Day 29.
Heading back to the mainland.
We spend the morning packing up our tent and Sofie gets to spend the morning with Auntie Gabrielle.
In this video one can see Gabrielle trying to teach Sofie to sit up. She is getting better but can only really sit a few seconds before losing balance.
Alice and Sofie studying each other.Previous posts.
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