Continuing on in Tasmania

Berry farm in winter!

I continued on today going up the east coast. One of the most fun stops was at Kate’s Berry Farm, www.kateberryfarm@aapt.net.au. Being the middle of the winter there was no one there but Kate.

Cheryl Dix, my guide. Kate on right.


She is a hoot in the finest of ways. She won over my heart with a free ice cream cone. Her berry products are known all around Tasmania. So I purchased a large jar of citrus marmalade for my 93 year old Mom. She loves it. It will cost a fortune to go back and get her more. Above is a picture of my guide, Cheryl and our hostess.

Following our morning ice cream cone we went on to Swansea. Where? Yeah a charming little town like many in rural USA. The lunch at the Ebb restaurant was incredible. I tasted wallaby there for the first time.
a marsupial that resembles a small kangaroo. Native to: Australia, New Guinea.

Actually it was quite good. No it doesn’t taste like chicken. Closer to beef or kangaroo. Also learned that you can keep big windows clean without much work. Use Windex outdoors, found at Home Depot by Dave, for an easy job.

Finally made to the fabulous destination of Freycinet Lodge. www.puretasmania.com.au
Love the setting, love the accommodations, loved the food.

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The next day the water taxi came at 10AM to take us to Wineglass Bay. Actually it was to a secluded beach where it was a thirty minutes walk to the magnificent beach. Rated the best in Tasmania. Here are some photos of the walk through the woods to the beach and then the beach itself. Too cold to swim since it was 5° C or about 38° F. Just the beauty made the trip worth while. The real fun was the water landing in the surf at the beach since there is no dock or pier. So I did get into the water but not by choice.

Wineglass Bay is worth the trip to the east coast. For the adventuresome you can walk two hours over the hills to the Bay. Great destination for a group since those that want to hike can and those that want a short walk can. Then the Lodge can bring out a gourmet picnic on the beach. This will be included in any tour I plan for Tasmania.