Kris and Ken's Travels: Bright Victoria to Melbourne/Melbourne to Davenport to West Coast Arthur River Tasmania

Travelled South to Melbourne to stay overnight in the Big 4 Caravan Park It was so crowded in the Caravan Park with people camped so close you could hardly get out your door, it was not enjoyable at all and we were pleased to move on the next morning.for an early Ferry,
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The Spirit of Tasmania

Boarded the Spirit of Tasmania. We chose to have a sit up seat and not a cabin as the trip was through the day to arrive Davenport around 5pm.
We stayed for 2 nights at a lovely park and were able to get an ensuite site which made it all the more convenient. More on Davenport on the way home.
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Davenport Tasmania

Took a day trip down the centre of Tassie to lovely little towns Railton - known for its topiary and Sheffield known for its murals.

Railton

Sheffield

We headed across the top of Tasmania through Penguin, Bernie and The Nut

Penguin

Burnie Tasmania Australia

Unfortunately it was raining by the time we got to The Nut so no pics of that :-(

We found a beautiful free camp at Smithton called Tall Timbers. Attached to a Hotel that you can pay to use amenities if you are not self contained or have a meal while stopping over. They also run Wilderness Tours that you will find online if that is what you are looking for.

This was so lovely to stay here. We filled up with groceries and water before heading off to Arthur River and doubled back after Arthur River so had 2 blissful nights here.

Tall Timbers Smithton

With a plan to travel to the north west corner and then Arthur river. Stayed overnight in a National Park at Arthur River ($20 a night). There is plenty of free camping there (if you prefer it) in and around all the sand hills and tracks....it is beautiful and natural. Little bright eyes looking at you everywhere after dark - Pademelons galore!

Tasmanian Pademelon

Take the time to call in at the rangers office as they are so willing to share information and make suggestions on where to go and what to see.
I have to say our 3 months in Tasmania was so fantastic and we saw many beautiful places but for me this untamed West Coast and magnificent forests where definitely my favourite of the whole trip. These pics don't do it justice. We took a boat trip that is run by a family that has handed the business down through the generations, It was informative and fun, the beautiful Arthur River so so wonderful!