tasmania– a place of wonders all by itself

imagine empty beaches, white sand, clear blue waters, crisp clean air, moss-covered forests and gurgling streams. that is tasmania summed up in a line, a little hidden treasure of wonders tucked away in the south of the globe.

some of the best places and spaces in tasmania must have been these below. take a google if you ever plan on heading on over there:

– ocean beach, strahan: a pebble strewn beach with a jaw-dropping view of a spreading sunset, highlighting the clouds from below and above.

– styx valley of giants, maydena: a moss-covered forest dripping verdent and lush. old trees, filtered sunlight, tall ferns.

– george’s, hamilton: an adorable cottage with exposed brickwork and a delightful garden bursting with blooms and birdsong. as a bonus, it’s run by a cute little old lady.

– tynwald’s house, new norfolk: a b&b housed in an 18th century georgian house, nestled up a road in an unlikely town, this place serves up delicious food (hazelnut and goat’s cheese souffle, tia maria and chocolate cheesecake) with great service.

– fleurty’s, woodbridge: an essential oil distillery set amidst expansive grounds attached to a forest reserve.  the highlight was the cafe which serves food with a lot of heart.  the chef/owner blasted elvis tunes, and bopped along as she lovingly prepared each dish. think banana and pineapple cake with passionfruit icing.

– friendly beaches, freycinet: a beach which lives up to its name, the sand here is white and powdersoft, the waters are bright blue and clear, and best of all there’s hardly a soul here to bother you other than the occasional wallaby.