Beoz

Tranquil it was though slightly overrated. The Ocean Beach was something special I thought and the drive between Queenstown and Derwent Bridge is something else except ....... ok I know its a World Heritage area but that drive stinks as a road trip. There's no where to pull off the road and have a break, a good view of the scenery, or just to enjoy the general beauty which is one of the criteria to make something a World Heritage area.

I know the tree huggers will jump up and down about this but how about a few side trips off that road, perhaps to a lookout at the top of the mountain or a drive down to a stream or river. Ok there's the Nelson Falls stop but 80kms of road in one of the most beautiful places around and that's it .... one stop.

Tr1boy

Not sure I have a favourite, been lucky enough to surf and race all over Oz (except Tasmania, strangely). Lots of places have there appeal (or otherwise) but I think my favourite non-coastal place is Bright in Victoria, I've races there for many years and love that little town and it's surrounds.

Pollyana

Would be a good idea, wouldn't it. Its such a stunning stretch of road scenery-wise. Did you go up to Lake St Clair - and walk round it a bit to get the real tranquility instead of the touristy area? That corner of Tassie has to be my favourite part of the world, I reckon.

Beoz

Yes. Took a walk around from the info centre. There's some great little beaches. I would have liked to trek further around the lake but time did not permit unfortunately.

The weather was great too. The locals are moaning about the drought but as a tourist it was great. Shorts only the whole time.

Pollyana

How long are you down there for?

Beoz

Back now. 5 days in total. 2 days in Hobart then 3 driving over to Strahan and back. Well worth a long weekend. There's plenty of long weekend drives that can be done from Hobart. Roads aren't great but there's no traffic.

Pollyana

Better start planning your next trip!

Beoz

Yeah. Cradle Mountain and surrounds next. East Coast the trip after that.

Pollyana

Bicheno is a good spot on the east coast, lovely little town and lots of penguins!
Maria Island is worth a trip too, if you get the chance.

fish.01

Tangalooma on Moreton Island in Brisbane is pretty great with the kids:

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Bright in Victoria is a lovely little place:

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Inner Sydney has some great heritage spots that I love:

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Country Queensland can be other-worldly and peace inducing:

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Cairns area is just lush:

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I get a kick everyday from the beauty, history, nature and quirky-ness of streets around my area in the inner west of brisbane: