@ Greens Beach, Tasmania Zyaire begins his walkabout in Tasmania! Greens Beach, Tasmania At the mouth of the Tamar River lies Greens Beach, a starting point for the Narawntapu National Park, in Tasmania. There are easy trails for walking and stunning views, with plenty of wildlife to take photographs of.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Alfred, the Daubentoniidae of Madagaskar.
Zyaire shook paws with Alfred, the Daubentoniidae of Madagaskar the Escaped Aye-Aye. They both received one silver mole!
Alfred, the Daubentoniidae of Madagaskar and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
Tries today: 1 Find points today: 1 Hunt total: 1
Alfred, the Daubentoniidae of Madagaskar
Zyaire
QUEST REWARD x 15
5th Nov 2022
Zyaire goes on Walkabout: Tasmania!
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@ Forest Walk, Cradle Mountain
Blue And Copper Egg The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.
Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Ducky.
Zyaire shook paws with Ducky the Duckling. They both received one silver mole!
Ducky gave you 1 "Blue And Copper Egg" FULL SIZE
Tries today: 7 Find points today: 5 Hunt total: 5
Ducky
Zyaire
QUEST REWARD (edible)
5th Nov 2022
Zyaire goes on Walkabout: Tasmania!
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@ Dove Lake Watch out for snakes! Many dangerous snakes live in Tasmania. The lowland Copperhead Snake and the Tiger Snake are the two most venomous and can cause harm to humans. In fact, be more wary of ants… a stinging ant presents a greater problem than snakes in Tasmania! The Jack Jumper Ant is said to cause roughly one death every four years, though its attacks are also said to cause plenty of discomfort. And the ‘animal magic’ doesn’t stop there… wood scorpions also live in Tasmania. Their stings are painful, but not known to be fatal. Dove Lake Found in the Cradle Mountain National Park, this is a beautiful scenic lake, shown here shrouded in mist on a grey day, while the waves gently lap the shore, and with a picturesque little boathouse at the forefront.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Morgan.
Zyaire shook paws with Morgan the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Crater Lake "Today's trivia question, Hoot! Can you name the world's largest surviving carnivorous marsupial that's only found in this State?" "That's easy, Zyaire! It's the Tasmanian Devil!" Crater Lake This beauty spot is found in the Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park. The walls of the "crater" were carved out by glacier ice thousands of years ago. The water is deep blue, as tannins from tea trees lining the banks leach into the water. It makes for an extremely scenic walk so don't forget your camera!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Hoot.
Zyaire shook paws with Hoot the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Blue Lake at Cradle Mountain "Why do they call Tasmania The Apple Isle, Zyaire?" "Just look around you, xiaolu! There is almost as much orchards and market gardens here as there is temperate rain forest." Blue Lake at Cradle Mountain It must be well worth every step of the hike through the forest trail to be able to gaze down on this peaceful blue tree-fringed lake.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with xiaolu.
Zyaire shook paws with xiaolu the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Spooky Train Tunnel, Zeehan "It says here that Tasmania has water so pure, it produces the only internationally approved bottled rainwater!" remarked Zyaire. "Wow! I'm loving this place!" responded Munich. Spooky Train Tunnel, Zeehan In former times steam locomotives ran regularly in Tasmania but now they are used as tourist services in a few places only.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Munich.
Zyaire shook paws with Munich the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ West Coast Wilderness Railway Did you know Tasmania has the largest tracts of temperate rainforest in Australia, Zyaire? No wonder I'm feeling a little chilly! West Coast Wilderness Railway If you fancy a train trip drawn by an old steam engine, you've come to the right place! These special services run for tourists to view the West Coast Wilderness.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Tickety-Boo.
Zyaire shook paws with Tickety-Boo the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Macquarie Harbour "When we're in the Cradle Mountain area we're going to have a visit to Leatherwood apiary at Mole Creek to sample some natural honey, Paddy!" "That sounds like a very sweet treat, Zyaire! If their bees roam over all this amazing scenery, I bet the honey tastes just great! I'll get a souvenir jar to take home." Macquarie Harbour Near Strahan on Tasmania, this white lighthouse has been standing guard over the harbour and preventing ships from going aground in fog for many years. The harbour was named after a former governor of Tasmania, Lachlan Macquarie, who was born in Scotland.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Paddy.
Zyaire shook paws with Paddy the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red-Necked Wallaby "Are you getting a souvenir bottle of wine from Tasmanian Vintners, Zyaire?" queried Lady Jane. "Look at these tasting notes for the sparkling Cuvée: Bright, refreshing aromas of red fruits and citrus with complex notes of vanilla and brioche. Displays flavours of red apple, clotted cream, strawberries, lemon curd and cashews." "That sounds like a very tasty wine, Lady Jane!" Red-Necked Wallaby Australia has an amazing variety of unique wildlife! This is the red-necked wallaby, also known as Bennett's wallaby - macropus rufogriseus.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Lady Jane.
Zyaire shook paws with Lady Jane the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shrieking Tasmanian Devil Errol Flynn, Hollywood actor was born in Tasmania. Shrieking Tasmanian Devil These animals have an extremely powerful bite, so you wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of it! They are strong swimmers, can run at 15 mph for an hour without stopping, and when young, they are excellent at climbing trees!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Brandy.
Zyaire shook paws with Brandy the Pine Marten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasmanian Devil "Hey! We're going to an olive oil tasting today, Zyaire!" enthused Boo. Disappointed, her friend pulled a face. "I don't fancy drinking olive oil, Boo." "No, you mop it up with some freshly made sourdough bread. C'mon, it'll be great—it says here that thanks to the rich volcanic soils and a cool climate, Tasmania is able to produce some of Australia’s best olives." Tasmanian Devil Tasmanian Devils are named after the scary screeching noises they make. The first European settlers on Tasmania would hear unearthly, blood-curdling screams and growls from deep within the bush, making them imagine that demons were surrounding them in the wilderness!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Boo.
Zyaire shook paws with Boo the Ghost Pup. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasmanian Beech Tree "It says in our brochure that Tasmania exports tulips to Holland!" remarked Chocolate. "That's incredible! Can we see the tulip farms?" queried Zyaire. "Sadly the season ended last month, in October. The Bloomin’ Tulip festival at Table Cape Tulip Farm is held annually on the north-west coast of Tasmania. It sounds amazing!" Tasmanian Beech Tree In mid-autumn these trees produce a myriad colours in Tasmania's high country. The crinkle-cut leaves turn from bright gold to orange and dark red and orange. The colours reach a peak around the end of April and usually stay vibrant until May. The Latin name for a beech is fagus. ??In Celtic mythology, Fagus was the god of beech trees. The tree was thought to have medicinal properties and its leaves were boiled to make healing poultices.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Chocolate.
Zyaire shook paws with Chocolate the Wild Brumby Horse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shipwreck, Derwent River "I am getting blisters on my blisters, Zyaire, from walking up and down all of these hills! I hope we reach the South Pole soon!" "Be very careful what you wish for Snickerdoodle!" Shipwreck, Derwent River The sad, derelict remains of the Otago, a three-masted barque which had had a very busy life. It was built in the Glasgow shipyards in 1869, sailed from Scotland to New Zealand, Thailand, Singapore and then Australia, where it was put to use hauling coal before being abandoned in the Derwent River, Tasmania, in 1931.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Snickerdoodle.
Zyaire shook paws with Snickerdoodle the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shell collector's paradise "I am getting blisters on my blisters, Zyaire, from walking up and down all of these hills! I hope we reach the South Pole soon!" "Be very careful what you wish for Toby!" Shell collector's paradise A beautiful little sandy beach in Tasmania. Who knows what treasures will be turned up by the tide?
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Toby.
Zyaire shook paws with Toby the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
@ Better in Kettering Oh look ... you won a pet! Better in Kettering This coastal town is noted for its orchards of apples, pears and cherries. It is situated on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel opposite Bruny Island. It haa sheltered harbour full of yachts and fishing vessels.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Archie.
Zyaire shook paws with Archie the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snug, North-West Bay "Are you getting a souvenir bottle of wine from Tasmanian Vintners, Zyaire?" queried Ringo. "Look at these tasting notes for the sparkling Cuvée: Bright, refreshing aromas of red fruits and citrus with complex notes of vanilla and brioche. Displays flavours of red apple, clotted cream, strawberries, lemon curd and cashews." "That sounds like a very tasty wine, Ringo!" Snug, North-West Bay An aptly named little bay! It looks so cosy, having the beach to yourself and relaxing with the view to the far side while the sun sinks further down.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Ringo.
Zyaire shook paws with Ringo the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Driftwood Debris "Why do they call Tasmania The Apple Isle, Zyaire?" "Just look around you, Sugah! There is almost as much orchards and market gardens here as there is temperate rain forest." Driftwood Debris The action of wind and tides and waves washes ashore pieces of wood. Once ashore, driftwood can provide shelter for birds and plants. Artists often like to work with driftwood for its decorative qualities.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Sugah.
Zyaire shook paws with Sugah the Sugar glider. They both received one silver mole!
@ North West Bay at Sunset "Did you know Tasmania was once connected to mainland Australia, Wulfie?" said Zyaire. "What, there was a 300-mile bridge over the sea?" scoffed Wulfie. "No, silly! It was all one land mass before the Ice Age, inhabited by Indigenous peoples, but when the ice melted 12,000 years ago, what is now known as the Bass Strait was formed, separating Tasmania from the mainland." North West Bay at Sunset The world at peace: water laps lazily against the jetty, yachts bob gently to and fro having moored for the night, and the clouds show a pinky glow as the sun sets. Thus ends another beautiful day in Margate, Tasmania.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Wulfie.
Zyaire shook paws with Wulfie the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasman Peninsula The historic site Port Arthur is open every day and even has ghost tours in the evenings. Due to its separation from mainland Australia, Port Arthur on the island became the arrival point for prisoners deemed too dangerous to be held in New South Wales. The island became known as a ‘fortress for convicts’ and continued to be so until 1853 when the regular transportation of prisoners ceased. Tasman Peninsula This area of south-east Tasmania is known for its beautiful beaches, bays, large surf, soaring cliffs and abundance of wildlife.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Torch.
Zyaire shook paws with Torch the Red Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wetlands, Australia "Gotcha hiking boots ready, Zyaire? There's over 1250 miles of walking trails in Tasmania!" "Oh gosh, Jaylee, we'll have to take it in easy stages!" Wetlands, Australia Australia has a variety of wetland areas, marshes, peatlands, lakes, rivers, and floodplains. Wetlands have a significance that extends across national borders. Australian wetlands are found mainly near the coast. Precious and beautiful wetlands help prevent flooding and are used, by animals and birds in part of their life cycle. Twenty percent of the bird species in Australia depend on wetlands.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Jaylee.
Zyaire shook paws with Jaylee the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pacific Gull "Next trivia question, Hadee Nidmorth! Name the highest mountain in Tasmania?" "That's easy, Zyaire, it's on our itinerary, or we're going nearby, at any rate. Mount Ossa, at 5305 feet (1617 m)." Pacific Gull The Pacific gull is a native of the coasts of Australia. It is a very large bird (the picture is of a juvenile). It monitors the shoreline, either on its own or with a companion, flying high up.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Hadee Nidmorth.
Zyaire shook paws with Hadee Nidmorth the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lime Bottlebrush Tree "Did you know Tasmania was once connected to mainland Australia, Esmeralda?" said Zyaire. "What, there was a 300-mile bridge over the sea?" scoffed Esmeralda. "No, silly! It was all one land mass before the Ice Age, inhabited by Indigenous peoples, but when the ice melted 12,000 years ago, what is now known as the Bass Strait was formed, separating Tasmania from the mainland." Lime Bottlebrush Tree Only found in Tasmania, this plant grows spiky yellow or yellow-green flowers in early summer.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Esmeralda.
Zyaire shook paws with Esmeralda the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ North West Bay, Tasmania "Today's trivia question, Hoppy! Can you name the world's largest surviving carnivorous marsupial that's only found in this State?" "That's easy, Zyaire! It's the Tasmanian Devil!" North West Bay, Tasmania The perfect scene! A beautiful place to relax as the sun sets over the water of this rush-fringed bay. North West Bay opens out into the Tasman Sea which is part of the South Pacific Ocean.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Hoppy.
Zyaire shook paws with Hoppy the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasmanian Red Bottlebrush The six main languages spoken in Tasmania in order of frequency include English, Mandarin, Nepali, German, Greek and Italian. Tasmanian Red Bottlebrush Callistemon are evergreen shrubs with aromatic lance-shaped leaves and bottlebrush-like spikes of flowers in which the long colourful stamens are prominent. Tasmania has many varieties, and this is one of the most striking.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with red frosting red velvet donut.
Zyaire shook paws with red frosting red velvet donut the Wildfire Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
red frosting red velvet donut gave you 1 "Australian travel token" size 7
@ Lavender Farm Zyaire has now completed his walkabout in Tasmania! As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift! Parachuting Sugar Glider, Green Gliding, going gliding, whee! This new parachute enables me to glide much further than I usually can. I love this feeling of freedom. I just need help attaching it to myself, though it is always more fun to glide with someone else. I like to sprinkle seeds or flower petals when I am in the air. Please join me, and we can make a day of seeing just how far we can glide.
Lavender Farm This huge lavender farm, one of the largest in the world, is situated in Nabowla, in the northeast of Tasmania. Just imagine walking down paths in between banks of waist-high lavender with its glorious scent! There is a gift shop selling a cute lavender teddy bear to help soothe sore muscles! Zyaire has enjoyed his walkabout in Tasmania, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy an Australian Walkabout!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Mystique.
Zyaire shook paws with Mystique the Pine Marten. They both received one silver mole!
Mystique gave you 1 "Parachuting Sugar Glider, Green" FULL SIZE