I am deeply, madly in love with Tasmania. In fact I am deeply, madly in love with Australia.
One thing this I’ve learned is how beautiful and diverse my own country is and how much we as Australian’s take it for granted.
We look to Asia and the Pacific Islands to quench our travel thirst, when in our own backyards we have everything you could ever ask for: amazing scenery, diverse ecosystems, incredible fresh produce, great wine, stunning beaches, vibrant multicultural cities, a cool happening vibe and wonderful people.
My heart at the moment has been left on the rocky cove of Hazards Beach, Tasmania.
It was where it wanted to rest for a while where nothing else moved through except the wind, marine life, and the rare soft patter of feet.
Pure, remote, desolate, peaceful, and breathtaking.
Hazards Beach
The granite peaks
Pure and ready for your footprints
Hazard Peaks at the other end of the beach
A rocky playground
I want to sit here for hours
Playing in the rock pools
Tasmanian Air Adventures – Sea Plane to Wineglass Bay
Our departure from Hobart
Lauren: Instagrammer and co-pilot
We arrived by sea plane from Hobart, flying over the famous Wineglass Bay – a beach consistently rated as one of the world’s best.
Three pink granite peaks – the Hazard mountains – rise dramatically, protecting the bay from the infiltration of humanity. The Freycinet Peninsula was not meant for buildings and tour groups, rubbish and flashing neon lines, and those not willing to make a journey to experience paradise.
Our pilot pointed out beautiful places along the way and had a lot of knowledge and passion for the area. I felt really safe in the sea plane and thoroughly enjoyed this way of flying. Landing and take off was smooth and far more stunning than any airport could ever be.
The views along the flight – How beautiful is the water in Tasmania?
Freycinet Peninsula – a protected National Park
Yet another stunning Tassie Beach
Gorgeous coastline
Here comes Wineglass Bay
One of the best beaches in the world
Wineglass Bay
Flying over Hazards Beach – stunning
Getting ready to land on these waters
What a parking space!
Just across the small strip of land from Wineglass Bay was Hazards Beach, the place where our sea plane has permission to land.
We were met by Ranger D. He hiked 2 hours to greet us. That is the only other way you can sit and contemplate how beautiful nature can be and how lucky you are to experience it.
Ranger D took us to the rock pools to show us starfish and sea snails hiding under rocks, sea anemones and hermit crabs. He brings families and school children out for discovery tours on the beach.
“They absolutely love it. “he said. “You need them to come here when they are young and full of curiosity, before they are sucked in by the likes of Facebook.”
I could barely concentrate on what he was saying. My heart was calling me to just sit and be. To soak up this magical place and fill myself up on its perfect energy.
Ranger D
Abundance of starfish
Teeny crabs
Rock pools thriving with marine life
Up close
It was the most amazing way to finish my visit to Tasmania.
Tasmania is beautiful. I am stunned that it is often overlooked for the other major star Australian attractions. For more information on sea plane tours to Wineglass Bay click here.
