@ Greens Beach, Tasmania Cuddles begins her 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 b-rok.
Cuddles shook paws with b-rok the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
Navy Flower Power 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 "It says in our brochure that Tasmania exports tulips to Holland!" remarked George. "That's incredible! Can we see the tulip farms?" queried Cuddles. "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!" 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 George.
Cuddles shook paws with George the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Crater Lake The six main languages spoken in Tasmania in order of frequency include English, Mandarin, Nepali, German, Greek and Italian. 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 小侃.
Cuddles shook paws with 小侃 the Three-Tailed Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Blue Lake at Cradle Mountain "Today's trivia question, Velvet! Can you name the world's largest surviving carnivorous marsupial that's only found in this State?" "That's easy, Cuddles! It's the Tasmanian Devil!" 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 Velvet.
Cuddles shook paws with Velvet the Red Feisty Fox. 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 Cuddles. "Wow! I'm loving this place!" responded Tester 3. 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 Tester 3.
Cuddles shook paws with Tester 3 the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ West Coast Wilderness Railway "Just smell the air, Rolf!" enthused Cuddles. "Do you know what makes it so special?" "No, what?" "Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world!" 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 Rolf.
Cuddles shook paws with Rolf the Dachshund. They both received one silver mole!
@ Macquarie Harbour "Did you know, Cuddles, that Tasmania has the oldest trees in the world?" asked Luna. "Wow! How old are they?" "It says here that Huon pine trees, located in Western Tasmania, are some of the oldest living things on earth. The Huon Pine tree grows very slowly and a 60 foot tree could be thousands of years old." 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 Luna.
Cuddles shook paws with Luna the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red-Necked Wallaby "Are you getting a souvenir bottle of wine from Tasmanian Vintners, Cuddles?" queried Adept Sanitation Juggernaut. "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, Adept Sanitation Juggernaut!" 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 Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Cuddles shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
@ Shrieking Tasmanian Devil "So, according to our tour guide, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman 'discovered' the current Tasmania, which he called Van Diemen's Land, on 24 November 1642. But as we know, it was already occupied by Aboriginal peoples—are you listening, Cuddles?" "I was thinking. In that year, Cardinal Richelieu died—and Galileo—and the English Civil War was in full swing, Rembrandt finished The Night Watch and Isaac Newton was born. 1642 was a busy year, Mae!" 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 Mae.
Cuddles shook paws with Mae the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasmanian Devil 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. 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 Huntley.
Cuddles shook paws with Huntley the Achiever Beaver. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasmanian Beech Tree "Are you getting a souvenir bottle of wine from Tasmanian Vintners, Cuddles?" queried Cocoa. "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, Cocoa!" 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 Cocoa.
Cuddles shook paws with Cocoa the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shipwreck, Derwent River "There are 69 golf courses on Tasmania, Cuddles, and Australia overall comes third in the list of the highest number of golf courses per capita in the world." "I bet Scotland tops that list, Garth!" 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 Garth.
Cuddles shook paws with Garth the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shell collector's paradise "It says in our brochure that Tasmania exports tulips to Holland!" remarked Choose a name. "That's incredible! Can we see the tulip farms?" queried Cuddles. "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!" 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 Choose a name.
Cuddles shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. 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 lily monet.
Cuddles shook paws with lily monet the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
lily monet gave you 1 "Dashing Violet Fish (Concerned)" size 7
@ Snug, North-West Bay "Gotcha hiking boots ready, Cuddles? There's over 1250 miles of walking trails in Tasmania!" "Oh gosh, Snowball, we'll have to take it in easy stages!" 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 Snowball.
Cuddles shook paws with Snowball the Arctic Hare. They both received one silver mole!
@ Driftwood Debris Did you know Tasmania has the largest tracts of temperate rainforest in Australia, Cuddles? No wonder I'm feeling a little chilly! 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 Peaksy.
Cuddles shook paws with Peaksy the Screech Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ North West Bay at Sunset "Hey! We're going to an olive oil tasting today, Cuddles!" enthused Lady Thea. Disappointed, her friend pulled a face. "I don't fancy drinking olive oil, Lady Thea." "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." 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 Lady Thea.
Cuddles shook paws with Lady Thea the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasman Peninsula "Hey! We're going to an olive oil tasting today, Cuddles!" enthused Shade. Disappointed, its friend pulled a face. "I don't fancy drinking olive oil, Shade." "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." 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 Shade.
Cuddles shook paws with Shade the Wisp. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wetlands, Australia "It says here that Tasmania has water so pure, it produces the only internationally approved bottled rainwater!" remarked Cuddles. "Wow! I'm loving this place!" responded Zuri. 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 Zuri.
Cuddles shook paws with Zuri the Lilac Daydream Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pacific Gull 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. 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 Allegra.
Cuddles shook paws with Allegra the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lime Bottlebrush Tree "Are you getting a souvenir bottle of wine from Tasmanian Vintners, Cuddles?" queried Daisy Lee. "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, Daisy Lee!" 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 Daisy Lee.
Cuddles shook paws with Daisy Lee the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ North West Bay, Tasmania "Hey! We're going to an olive oil tasting today, Cuddles!" enthused Josie. Disappointed, her friend pulled a face. "I don't fancy drinking olive oil, Josie." "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." 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 Josie.
Cuddles shook paws with Josie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasmanian Red Bottlebrush 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. 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 Huntley.
Cuddles shook paws with Huntley the Achiever Beaver. They both received one silver mole!
Huntley gave you 1 "Australian travel token" size 7
@ Lavender Farm Cuddles has now completed her walkabout in Tasmania! As she prepares to go home, she 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! Cuddles has enjoyed her 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 BIBI.
Cuddles shook paws with BIBI the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
BIBI gave you 1 "Parachuting Sugar Glider, Green" FULL SIZE
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