Tasmania and Western Australia

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

I'm about to spend five weeks down under seeing the parts of OZ that I haven't already visited - Tasmania and Western Australia. (I may also drink a little beer...)

Do some of you Australian members have any "must visit" locations you're prepared to divulge to a Canadian who will do the same for you in his country should you ever visit? I've got the usual guide books but of course they're not written for photographers.

I'll be renting motor-homes in both Hobart and Perth and like to hike.

Any guidance most appreciated...

Bill

[Nick Rains]

I'm about to spend five weeks down under seeing the parts of OZ that I haven't already visited - Tasmania and Western Australia. (I may also drink a little beer...)

Do some of you Australian members have any "must visit" locations you're prepared to divulge to a Canadian who will do the same for you in his country should you ever visit? I've got the usual guide books but of course they're not written for photographers.

I'll be renting motor-homes in both Hobart and Perth and like to hike.

Any guidance most appreciated...

Bill
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A lot depends on the time of year... when is your trip?

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

A lot depends on the time of year... when is your trip?
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Nick,
essentially the month of February,
Bill

[Nick Rains]

Nick,
essentially the month of February,
Bill
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Bill

Consider the SW corner of WA as a good spot to go - Walpole, William Bay NP, Albany, south coast are all excellent as is the Margaret River region. Don't go too far north as it's simply too hot and the Kimberley is monsoonal.

Tasmania is small enough to visit pretty much everywhere but Bay of Fires (NE), Cradle Mountain and Freycinet spring to mind.

HTH

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

Bill

Consider the SW corner of WA as a good spot to go - Walpole, William Bay NP, Albany, south coast are all excellent as is the Margaret River region. Don't go too far north as it's simply too hot and the Kimberley is monsoonal.

Tasmania is small enough to visit pretty much everywhere but Bay of Fires (NE), Cradle Mountain and Freycinet spring to mind.

HTH
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Many thanks - I'm really looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful country.
Bill

[Nick Rains]

Many thanks - I'm really looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful country.
Bill
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Post some pics when you're done!

[WarrenP]

As a keen bushwalker and amatuer photographer living in Western Australia I will give my opinion as well.
Yes Feb is often hot, south is better.  We usually give up long walks for the period November to April
Places you should think about
Rottnest Island (particularly the west coast)
Cape to Cape track  Cape Naturalist, Meelup Beach and around, Castle rock, Canal Rocks, Boranup Forrest
This is in the Margaret River area, more wine than beer.

Walpole - Nornalup particularly Nuyts Wilderness (great walk to Thompson cove)

There are also a number of other national parks in this area including d'Entrecasteaux, Shannon river, and moving around towards Albany, William Bay, West Cape Howe Frenchman Bay.
If you have more time then further east towards Esperance, Fizgerald River NP and Cape Le Grand NP.

If you do go walking in Feb, take plenty of water and be carefull.
Good luck, I would also love to see some photos posted.

[HiltonP]

TASMANIA . . .

Hobart's harbour area, Mt. Wellington (wonderful views), Richmond, Salamanca street market.
Tasman Peninsula, Huon Valley, Port Arthur, AirWalk.
Mt. Fields NP, Russell Falls, Lake St.Clair.
Queenstown, Strahan, Heritage Rail, Gordon River.
Cradle Mtn NP.

Our favourite Aussie destination!  Don't be fooled, Tasmania is not a small island. We've been there twice, first for 7 days, second for 11 days, and we covered only half the island!

PERTH and surrounds . . .

Pemberton forests and surrounds. The Fine Wood Gallery, Gold ‘n Grape Gallery, and Peter Kovacsy Gallery, Gloucester Tree fire observation tower
Albany, Fisherman’s Peninsula, The Gap, Natural Bridge, Stony Hill.
Walpole Tree Top Walk.
Eagles Heritage bird of prey sanctuary outside Margaret River
Busselton, with its two kilometre long pier.
Freemantle (over-rated), we ran out of Freemantle before we ran out of parking time.

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

I'm about to spend five weeks down under seeing the parts of OZ that I haven't already visited - Tasmania and Western Australia. (I may also drink a little beer...)

Do some of you Australian members have any "must visit" locations you're prepared to divulge to a Canadian who will do the same for you in his country should you ever visit? I've got the usual guide books but of course they're not written for photographers.

I'll be renting motor-homes in both Hobart and Perth and like to hike.

Any guidance most appreciated...

Bill
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Thanks to all of you for your suggestions - most appreciated.

I will post my efforts on my website (which will be up and running later this month) when I return.

Bill

[BernardLanguillier]

I personnally loved the Walls of Jerusalem where we camped in May 2003... quite a bit of snow and very cold back then.

The 2 days (or 3 days for some) walk around Freycinet peninsula was great too.

finally, the overland track looks great, but we could only walk some bits of it back then in very wet weather.

Most of these walks are long but easy for anyone used to alpine environment since there is little elevation difference and few steep places. Day walks around Tokyo are in fact much tougher for instance.

Cheers,
Bernard

[mcfoto]

I'm about to spend five weeks down under seeing the parts of OZ that I haven't already visited - Tasmania and Western Australia. (I may also drink a little beer...)

Do some of you Australian members have any "must visit" locations you're prepared to divulge to a Canadian who will do the same for you in his country should you ever visit? I've got the usual guide books but of course they're not written for photographers.

I'll be renting motor-homes in both Hobart and Perth and like to hike.

Any guidance most appreciated...

Bill
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Hi
Contact members of the AIPP WA chapter. They have some of the best landscape photographers in Australia. Do go north for some of your trip, the scenery is very different from what you will see in Canada. The Pinicales are a few hours north of Perth & are a must see.
Denis

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

Hi
Contact members of the AIPP WA chapter. They have some of the best landscape photographers in Australia. Do go north for some of your trip, the scenery is very different from what you will see in Canada. The Pinicales are a few hours north of Perth & are a must see.
Denis
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Many thanks - I will!
Bill

[David Anderson]

Hi Bill, if this was a fly fishing forum I would say take a rod with you because Tassie in Feb is awesome (unless the weather get's you ).
But it's not a fly fishing forum, so all I can say is beware of cousin daters and have a great time !

PS, Tassie Pinots are good.
(sorry, not a wine forum either  )

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

Hi Bill, if this was a fly fishing forum I would say take a rod with you because Tassie in Feb is awesome (unless the weather get's you ).
But it's not a fly fishing forum, so all I can say is beware of cousin daters and have a great time !

PS, Tassie Pinots are good.
(sorry, not a wine forum either  )
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Your wine advice is most appreciated....I'm big fan of Oz's Shiraz already...but what is a cousin dater?
Bill

[OnyimBob]

Your wine advice is most appreciated....I'm big fan of Oz's Shiraz already...but what is a cousin dater?
Bill
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Not sure you want to know Bill but it's quite a literal phrase resulting from rivalry between the mainland and Tasmania!  
Bob.

[David Anderson]

Your wine advice is most appreciated....I'm big fan of Oz's Shiraz already...but what is a cousin dater?
Bill
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Ummmm..

Let's just say that Tasmanians have a reputation for blurring the line between family member and lover.    

Have a great trip !

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

Ummmm..

Let's just say that Tasmanians have a reputation for blurring the line between family member and lover.   

Have a great trip !
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Ah - I might have guessed. I too live in a small isolated community....
Bill