@ Greens Beach, Tasmania S'not begins its 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 rainbow cookie.
S'not shook paws with rainbow cookie the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Blue And Gold 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.
@ Dove Lake The only public transport on Tasmania is buses, although there are a few privately owned restored historic steam and diesel trains, which offer rides through the Tasmanian wilderness and coastline. 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 Cashmere.
S'not shook paws with Cashmere the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Crater Lake Tasmania has the largest privately owned lavender farm in the world, called Bridestowe Lavender Estate, located in Nabowla. It is open everyday and entry is free. 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 Chica.
S'not shook paws with Chica the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Blue Lake at Cradle Mountain "Hey! We're going to an olive oil tasting today, S'not!" enthused Unitee. Disappointed, her friend pulled a face. "I don't fancy drinking olive oil, Unitee." "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." 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 Unitee.
S'not shook paws with Unitee the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Spooky Train Tunnel, Zeehan Errol Flynn, Hollywood actor was born in Tasmania. 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 Noctema.
S'not shook paws with Noctema the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ West Coast Wilderness Railway "Gotcha hiking boots ready, S'not? There's over 1250 miles of walking trails in Tasmania!" "Oh gosh, Stella, we'll have to take it in easy stages!" 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 Stella.
S'not shook paws with Stella the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Macquarie Harbour Did you know Tasmania has the largest tracts of temperate rainforest in Australia, S'not? No wonder I'm feeling a little chilly! 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 Ziggy.
S'not shook paws with Ziggy the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red-Necked Wallaby "It says here that Tasmania has water so pure, it produces the only internationally approved bottled rainwater!" remarked S'not. "Wow! I'm loving this place!" responded Bolly. 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 Bolly.
S'not shook paws with Bolly the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shrieking Tasmanian Devil "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, lily monet!" "That sounds like a very sweet treat, S'not! 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." 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 lily monet.
S'not shook paws with lily monet the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasmanian Devil The Aurora Australis Southern Lights are best seen from Tasmania. The best spot is the furthest point south, closest to the South Pole, which is Cockle Creek. The best time is winter and you need a good camera and tripod to see them properly. 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 Maxwell.
S'not shook paws with Maxwell the Garter snake. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasmanian Beech Tree Did you know Tasmania has the largest tracts of temperate rainforest in Australia, S'not? No wonder I'm feeling a little chilly! 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 Linnea.
S'not shook paws with Linnea the Nuthatch. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shipwreck, Derwent River Did you know Tasmania has the largest tracts of temperate rainforest in Australia, S'not? No wonder I'm feeling a little chilly! 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 PHOENIX.
S'not shook paws with PHOENIX the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shell collector's paradise "S'not, it says here that Tasmania has 334 islands surrounding it." "Oh wow, Ladybug! Could we go and live on one?" "Well, some are privately owned. There's probably good reason why the others are uninhabited, S'not! Could you do without most of your creature comforts, do you think?" 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 Ladybug.
S'not shook paws with Ladybug the Green Rapid Dragonfly. 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 midnught.
S'not shook paws with midnught the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
midnught gave you 1 "Purple Happy Penguin Sitting" size 7
@ Snug, North-West Bay "It says in our brochure that Tasmania exports tulips to Holland!" remarked Minerva. "That's incredible! Can we see the tulip farms?" queried S'not. "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!" 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 Minerva.
S'not shook paws with Minerva the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Driftwood Debris "Capital city of Tasmania, Lulu?" "Easy, S'not! It's Hobart." 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 Lulu.
S'not shook paws with Lulu the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ North West Bay at Sunset "Tasmania is a lot larger than I thought it was, you know, xiaolu!" "Well, did you know Tasmania is the 26th largest island in the world, S'not?" responded xiaolu. "At 25.105 sq miles (68,332 sq km) it's almost the same size as Sri Lanka, and a bit smaller than the Republic of Ireland." 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 xiaolu.
S'not shook paws with xiaolu the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasman Peninsula Did you know Tasmania has the largest tracts of temperate rainforest in Australia, S'not? No wonder I'm feeling a little chilly! 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 Charbon.
S'not shook paws with Charbon the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wetlands, Australia "Are you getting a souvenir bottle of wine from Tasmanian Vintners, S'not?" queried Maxwell. "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, Maxwell!" 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 Maxwell.
S'not shook paws with Maxwell the Garter snake. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pacific Gull Did you know Tasmania has the largest tracts of temperate rainforest in Australia, S'not? No wonder I'm feeling a little chilly! 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 Rudy.
S'not shook paws with Rudy the Gnome. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lime Bottlebrush Tree "Hey! We're going to an olive oil tasting today, S'not!" enthused Balthazar. Disappointed, his friend pulled a face. "I don't fancy drinking olive oil, Balthazar." "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." 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 Balthazar.
S'not shook paws with Balthazar the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ North West Bay, Tasmania "Why do they call Tasmania The Apple Isle, S'not?" "Just look around you, Saphira! There is almost as much orchards and market gardens here as there is temperate rain forest." 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 Saphira.
S'not shook paws with Saphira the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasmanian Red Bottlebrush "Capital city of Tasmania, lily?" "Easy, S'not! It's Hobart." 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 lily.
S'not shook paws with lily the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lavender Farm S'not has now completed its walkabout in Tasmania! As it prepares to go home, it 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! S'not has enjoyed its 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 Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
S'not shook paws with Enterbeauty a name for this pet the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Enterbeauty a name for this pet gave you 1 "Parachuting Sugar Glider, Green" FULL SIZE