We were really excited to leave Hobart and venture off into the wilderness again. Being off grid and away from civilisation is something we strive for. We are continuously creating our own version of caravanning & camping around Australia. You can live off grid with kids and still live to tell the story. You won’t find hot tips on the best caravan parks to stay from us!
Which brings us to our next stop, South West Tasmania.
The Good Bits.
We located a stunning free camp in the State Forest near Lune River for a few nights and it was a magic location. Sweeping views of the mountains and valleys with loads of space for the kids and the dog to roam and play. We came across a Tasmanian tiger snake near our campsite and suspect is was fully grown as it was BIG.
Using this campsite as our base for a few days, we discovered 4WD tracks, people fossicking for Agate and abandoned vintage vehicles. In the forest, we stumbled across Mystery Caves. With free entry and a leisurely 2 hour return walk, we explored the caves and stood in the darkness to watch the glow worms spring into action.
It was pretty damn cold during our stay and we were so THANKFUL to visit the nearby Hastings Cave & Thermal Springs. The rangers here were wonderful with the kids, and gave interesting facts about the native animals. A family entry ticket is $12 for the swimming pool, BBQ facilities, change rooms, hot showers and a 30 minute thermal springs walk.
The Creamy Bits.
Cockle Creek is the furthest south you can drive by vehicle in Australia. It once was a thriving whaling and timber mill community. Now there are only relics from the past, a whale sculpture and a small fraction of houses. There is free camping on the North side of the creek and National Park camping on the south side on offer. From here you can do a 4 hour return bush walk to the most Southernly Point in Oz. It is so worth it! Tasmania’s wilderness at its best! It was really cool!
We camped at the dog friendly free camping in front of Sayers Beach at Cockle Creek. There is a lovely walk to a Whale sculpture, which brings you past the National Park camping. On an evening stroll, we were really stoked to see a WILD Tasmanian devil up close on the beach. Tasmanian devils venture out at night to scavenge for food. You’ll need to be quiet and wait patiently for one to appear.
We feel so privileged to have this experience as a family.
Behind the scenes.
We endured classic Tassie weather this week with bone chilling wind and rain. We discovered a dead dolphin washed up on the beach at Recherche Bay. We had a woefully underwhelming 4wd experience to Southport Lagoon. The car developed some clicking sounds in the front end this week. After lubricating the rubbers and repairing a split cv boot, we eliminated only one sound by retightening the roof rack brackets!
So, that was our wild FIFTH week in Tasmania, only FIVE more weeks to go!
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Lapping Oz Stats [ 7 days ]
14 FEB 18 – 21 FEB 18
Off grid days #7
Food $155
Fuel $74
Gas $38
Booze $74
Accomodation $0
Attractions $12
