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At Port Arthur we did the harbour tour stopping off at Point Puer. The ferry cat motored out into the inlet that takes you out to sea from the relative shelter of the bay. After spending the day (Saturday)at Port Arthur we arrived in Hobart late afternoon Saturday. We checked in and set off to wander the Hobart waterfront. We dined at Fish Frenzy on the recommendation of a couple we met at the Storm Bay guest house, we then wandered some more checking out the sites shops and boats.

Sunday saw us head back into Hobart to breakfast, see Parliament House, shop, visit the Tasmania Museum and Gallery, see the Korean Icebreaker Arcan set to sea, shop some more, have a bakery lunch and drive upto Mount Nelson signal station lookout.

Awoke early in Coles Bay so went for walk along the beach and photographed the peaks of Freycinet NP. After breakfast we packed and drove into the NP for the day. We did the walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout and walked on to Wineglass Bay. Paddled the feet, sat in the shade admiring the view. I was photographing the bay near the water's edge and a large seal swam in, just to my back, and poked his head up for a look. I only saw him swimming away, DAMN. After walking out we drove out to Toularouse lighthouse for a look see, helped some girls with ignition trouble and then drove Back into to Coles Bay Town Centre for snacks before driving onto White Beach.

We arrive at Storm Bay guest house about 5.30, checked in and then went to Nubeena to check the dinner options. We settled on having Pizza by the side of Parsons Bay.

Checked out Big 4 St Helens on Wednesday morning and drove to Binalong Bay and explored around the area. Then drove north along the Bay of Fires. Stopped at Cozzie Beach North, walked the beach, went rock scrambling, then drive on up to The Gardens and did the scenic walk around the area and on the beach. Drove back to St Helens for lunch on the waterfront. After fish and chips then drove out to St Helens Point finishing at Burns Bay. We then drove onto Coles Bay for Wednesday night staying at the Big 4 Iluka. Took a drive out to Freycinet, walked to oyster beach and return. Drove on into the park and stopped at Robertson beach to admire the beauty of the place. Had dinner at the Iluka tavern.

Arriving early in Devonport, had a look around Merseyside and set off for Launceston, arriving later on Tuesday morning, went out to Cataract Gorge, took the chairlift across the gorge, toured the gardens. Walked the Bridge track in Launceston and back, returning to the gorge via the suspension bridge. Checked in at the Grand Chancellor for Tuesday night. Had dinner in the restaurant (Lisa's birthday).
Wednesday morning began drive from Launceston to St Helens. Stopped at Hollybanks for Segway tour, drove onto Scottsdale and stopped for lunch. Drove to Derby and stopped for Schoolhouse and Tin museum tour. Continued on, detoured out to St Columbia Falls for short bush walk into see the falls. Finished off driving onto St Helens, stop for photos along way. Arriving at St Helens late arvo, called in at Visitors centre, dinner shopped at IGA. Stayed at Big 4 St Helens, nice park, nice cabin.