Flashback Friday: Tasmania ’11

View from the plane

Devonport

Statue of Poseidon

Tasmanian Devil

Echidna

Preston Falls

Fungus

Devil’s Elbow, Leven Canyon

On January 1st, 2011, my family and I started off the year by flying to Tasmania to visit some relatives and explore a state none of us had been to before. We actually caught the first flight of the year for that plane company, so there were free calendars in the backs of all the seats! We then stayed with our relatives in Nietta, which is a small village south-west of Devonport. While we were there, we spent most of our time exploring the local area. Tasmania is a beautiful state; the forests and rivers are amazing and such a large portion of the state still hasn’t been built up yet. If you’re the sort of person that likes to getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet, you wouldn’t run out of places to go in Tasmania! There’s some fascinating wildlife, too, as you can see in the photos with this post. If you’re interested in seeing some Tasmanian Devils, we went to Wings Wildlife Park and that was great for seeing native animals in a safe environment.

Highlight: Preston Falls was beautiful so that would be my recommendation for anyone planning to travel to Tasmania!

Bonus Adventure: The Briars Park – Emu Buddy & Other Photos

The compulsory selfie!

Just one example of some of the interesting flora that can be found here

They’re so pretty ❤

Some trees along the Woodland Walk

I still can’t believe I saw an emu!

We both looked at each other in disbelief…

My emu buddy!

I saw about 20 of these butterflies!

Garden path next to the Homestead

Vineyard ❤

Having a nibble

I had some more photos of The Briars that I thought I’d share with you guys, especially the emu ones! It really is a picturesque area, and there’s so much interesting wildlife ❤

Daily Adventure: The Briars Park – Part 2

I hope you all enjoyed the last part to The Briars Park adventure! Last time I wrote about the trails that are available, as well as the cafe Angus & Rose (click here to see Part 1 if you haven’t already, or you just want a recap).

So, after I’d enjoyed my iced chocolate at Angus & Rose, I wandered over to Josephine’s Restaurant to see if they were open for Lunch. Unfortunately for me, they were all booked out for a wedding! I have been there for tea and scones before, and can say that it was delicious, but I would wholeheartedly recommend that you try calling and booking before you go, so you don’t end up walking in on a wedding reception! I have done that twice now, so I think I’ll be taking my own advice next time…

Just a little bit further along the road from Josephine’s is the Mornington Peninsula Shire Nursery. You can buy plants from there for all sorts of different soil types and environments, or you can just wander around and have a look at what’s on offer. I personally liked the selection of wetlands plants, although I’d have nowhere to put them!

Of course, no trip to the Briars would be complete without taking a look at the Homestead. If you’re into history, then I would recommend getting a tour of the Homestead, as it has a fascinating story! If you’re not there at the right time for a tour, then you may not be able to go inside, but the exterior of the building is just as beautiful, and the view from the porch is amazing ❤

Despite being right next to the highway, The Briars Park feels peaceful and secluded. There’s some fascinating information available for the history buffs, and plenty of nature trails and wildlife for the outdoorsy types. It’s even great just for a picnic, if you’re looking for a scenic spot for lunch. The Briars is a well-maintained, beautiful place and I would say it’s a must have on your itinerary if you’re ever in the area ❤