Ida BayRailway. Tasmania.

Ida Bay Railway is the last operating bush tramway in Tasmania and is also the most southerly railway in Australia. This tramway was constructed in 1922 to carry limestone from the quarries southeast of Lune River to the wharf at brick point on Ida bay. The carriage of Limestone eventually went to trucks in and the last limestone train ran in June 1975. The track is 7km each way.  We caught the early train, did a walk to Southport Lagoon and caught the later train back. A lovely day!
$34 each.
We also visited Australia's most southern pub.

The wild flowers are amazing this time of year.

Old graves with sad stories of a 14 year old and 19 year old.

Ida Bay.

Southport Lagoon.

Hundred's of swans out here. 

A bush walk.

Echidna trying to hind.

 

A black Cockie.

Australians southern most pub. (Not very picturesque) 

Inside the old train.

Here come's our lift home.

 

Me.

A bush track.

Southport Bay.

                                     
                                                       The Railway station & Meg.

All aboard!

Me in the front!

Hastings Newdegate Cave & Thermal Springs - Tasmania.

This is one cave with several different chambers, absolutely beautiful and the guide was excellent and very informative. This cave is one of over 300 in this area. This cave is approximately 300 million years old.
The Thermal pool was excellent to relax and while away an hour or so. $24 each, was excellent value for money.
The Tasmanian Devil visit's every night, last night we sat out in the chair's and he got to close to comfort for me!

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In the cave.

        

Stalactite's 

                                                              crystal formation

Can you see the Elephants? 

Me in the Thermal Springs.

A nice Ray trying to hide in the sand.

Very Pink last night over the ocean. 

Our Tasmanian Devil, who visit's the camp every night!

Mmmmm he thinks there is something in that bucket!

Cockle Creek - Tasmania

WHOW!!!!! This is an amazing place, canoeing, snorkelling, swimming, fishing, perfect for us and the weather is also fabulous at 29 degrees!
Last night we saw our first wild Tasmanian Devil, he looks sooooo healthy, haven't got a good picture yet, but am sure he will be back tonight!!

Firstly look how far we have to walk to our van! (Best ever FREE Camp) 

Steve canoeing/fishing.

Colours.

Amazing! 

Cockle Creek Bridge. 

A Port Jackson Shark. 

The Shark is off, but he comes back each evening, looking for dinner!!

See the sea mist rolling in?

A mill pond,

Sea mist in the mountains.

It's spooky at 1200 midday.

The cold sea mist on a 29 degree day. 

Stunning picture! 

Sunsets are a must.