15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017 – Day 13 (Sovereign Hill)

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017 – Day 13 (Sovereign Hill)

Day 13 (27 Dec 2017) : Sovereign Hill Breakfast at La Trobe Dining Room is included with our stay. Buffet breakfast selection was not extensive, but was very well done. Different types of eggs were presented in small pans. After breakfast, we checked out of the hotel and drove to the main entrance of the … Read more

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017 – Day 14 (Melbourne) (Last Day)

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017 – Day 14 (Melbourne) (Last Day)

Sorry for the delay of this last post of our Tasmania and Melbourne trip. Was busy with Chinese New Year and after that DH and I also made a short trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Will come to that after I have sorted out our photos. Day 15 (28 Dec 2017) : Melbourne This is … Read more

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017: Day 7 (Bicheno- Binalong Bay – Sheffield)

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017: Day 7 (Bicheno- Binalong Bay – Sheffield)

Day 7 (21 Dec 2017) : Bicheno- Binalong Bay – Sheffield Bay of Fires @ Binalong Bay We stayed only one night at Bicheno by the Bay. After check out this morning, we headed towards Binalong Bay. The drive from Bicheno to Bay of Fires in Binalong Bay was about 1hr 40mins. Famous for its … Read more

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017: Day 6 (Port Arthur – Bicheno)

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017: Day 6 (Port Arthur – Bicheno)

Day 6 (20 Dec 2017) : Port Arthur – Bicheno Eaglehawk Neck This morning we checked out after breakfast. On the way out of Port Arthur, we went by Eaglehawk Neck and stopped by Dog Line for a photostop. Eaglehawk Neck is a narrow strip on the Tasman Peninsula. This narrow strip is the only … Read more

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017: Day 12 (Great Ocean Road)

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017: Day 12 (Great Ocean Road)

Day 12 (26 Dec 2017) : Great Ocean Road Breakfast @ Simon’s Waterfront, Warrnambool This morning, we had made reservations for breakfast at Simon’s Waterfront, just 5 mins drive from Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs. As its name suggest, Simon’s Waterfront is a waterfront restaurant located by the beach and serves breakfast and lunch … Read more

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017 : Day 8 (Cradle Mountain)

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017 : Day 8 (Cradle Mountain)

Day 8 (22 Dec 2017) : Cradle Mountain Cradle Mountain We had originally planned to spend the morning exploring Sheffield town which is well known for its murals, then visit Tasmazia to explore its mazes before driving up Cradle Mountain that afternoon. However, the weatherman was forecasting light showers this morning and early afternoon today … Read more

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self- Drive 2017 – Day 4 (Hobart – Port Arthur)

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self- Drive 2017 – Day 4 (Hobart – Port Arthur)

Day 4 (18 Dec 2017) : Hobart – Port Arthur After checking out of St Ives, our first stop this morning was the summit of Mt Wellington. It was very windy and cold when we got to the observation station. Inside the station, there were telescopes for those interested in having a closer look at … Read more

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017: Day 7 (Bicheno- Binalong Bay – Sheffield)

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017: Day 7 (Bicheno- Binalong Bay – Sheffield)

Day 7 (21 Dec 2017) : Bicheno- Binalong Bay – Sheffield Bay of Fires @ Binalong Bay We stayed only one night at Bicheno by the Bay. After check out this morning, we headed towards Binalong Bay. The drive from Bicheno to Bay of Fires in Binalong Bay was about 1hr 40mins. Famous for its … Read more

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self-Drive, 2017 – Day 5 (Port Arthur)

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self- Drive 2017 – Day 4 (Hobart – Port Arthur)

Day 5 (19 Dec 2017) : Port Arthur This morning, I made pancakes for breakfast. Together with the strawberries we picked yesterday, we had pancakes with whipped creamed and strawberries. It was a much welcomed change after 3 days of sandwiches. Exploring the coastal landscape at Eaglehawk Neck Port Arthur Historic Site only opens at … Read more

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017 – Day 13 (Sovereign Hill)

15 Days Tasmania & Melbourne Self Drive, 2017 – Day 13 (Sovereign Hill)

Day 13 (27 Dec 2017) : Sovereign Hill Breakfast at La Trobe Dining Room is included with our stay. Buffet breakfast selection was not extensive, but was very well done. Different types of eggs were presented in small pans. After breakfast, we checked out of the hotel and drove to the main entrance of the … Read more