点评:Reflecting on my two back to back Tassie walking trips - East Coast, then Bruny Island and the South Coast - I lament that a troublesome knee throughout, followed in the second week by laryngitis that morphed into super sinusitis slowed me down. However, it certainly didn't obliterate the magical scenery and the enjoyment of being in a group of like-minded people, enjoying and exploring parts of Tasmania at walking pace.
Firstly, a big call out to Jo, the IO* guide extraordinaire, who encouraged and accompanied me to ensure I was able to participate and enjoy the experience. Jo was assisted by Deb in the second week. (*I didn't expect my IO guide to be wearing Intrepid travel gear. I was unaware of management changes).
Week one saw us take in the delights of Wine Glass Bay after a drive from Launceston. Such a shame the sun waited until the afternoon to shine brightly. The afternoon colours were fabulous. The next day it was on a ferry and off to Maria Island with its history and scenery, wombats and Cape Barren Geese. On Wednesday walking gave way to fast boats as we donned our red cloaks and checked out the geology of the south east corner of Tasmania, in amongst whale watching and seeing birds and seals and other creatures up close. A short time in Port Arthur concluded that day for me.
Finally, it was walks to the capes, in our case Cape Raoul one day, Cape Huay the next - with all those steps! Both were spectacular.
And so to Hobart for a short refresh before starting the second tour. The group of eight of us in the first week was a lot of fun. Quite a change to being a group of three, with two guides, in week two. Nevertheless, we enjoyed each other's company.
Our first day on the road was a car ferry ride to Bruny Island, with a visit to the isthmus, the narrow strip of land joining north and south parts of the island. After many steps to the lookout, it was back to begin the Queen Elizabeth track. While we only made it to the impressive natural rock arch on the beach, it was a glorious day looking at stunning beach scenes. The following day I had time out but still enjoyed the local surrounds at Adventure Bay. Then it was time for onwards and upwards to check out Fluted Cape and its amazing rock formations.
The following day we drove to literally the most southern car park in Australia to walk across to the south coast, a very muddy track after overnight rain. In contrast, the final walk was towards a snow capped Hartz Peak, with a lot of snow around in this beautiful but fragile alpine area. We only made it to Ladies Tarn, but such a different and special environment.
Both walks provide interesting, attractive and varied scenery with the added advantage of wonderful wildflowers and close up fauna. The echidnas were busy and Bruny Island really does have white wallabies!
The accommodation was always clean and comfortable, included meals at nearby eateries generous.
Two weeks of special memories.
翻译:回顾我两次连续的塔斯马尼亚徒步之旅——东海岸、布鲁尼岛和南海岸——我感到遗憾的是膝盖一直有问题,第二周喉炎又发展成严重的鼻窦炎,让我的步伐慢了下来。然而,这并没有抹杀我那神奇的风景和与一群志同道合的人一起以步行的速度享受和探索塔斯马尼亚部分地区的乐趣。
首先,我要特别感谢 IO* 的杰出导游 Jo,她鼓励我并陪同我,确保我能够参与并享受这次体验。第二周,Deb 协助了 Jo。(*我没想到我的 IO 导游会穿着 Intrepid 旅行装备。我不知道管理层发生了变化)。
第一周,我们从朗塞斯顿开车出发,欣赏了酒杯湾的美景。可惜太阳要到下午才明亮地照耀。下午的色彩真是美极了。第二天,我们乘渡轮前往玛丽亚岛,欣赏那里的历史和风景,还有袋熊和巴伦角鹅。星期三,我们穿上红色斗篷,乘快艇,查看塔斯马尼亚岛东南角的地质情况,观赏鲸鱼,近距离观察鸟类、海豹和其他生物,步行让位于快艇。我在亚瑟港短暂停留,结束了这一天。
最后,我们步行前往海角,第一天是拉乌尔角,第二天是怀伊角——一路走来!两处都很壮观。
然后,在开始第二趟旅行之前,我们去了霍巴特,短暂放松。第一周我们八人一组,玩得很开心。第二周我们三人一组,有两个导游,这真是天壤之别。尽管如此,我们还是喜欢彼此的陪伴。
我们上路的第一天是乘坐汽车渡轮前往布鲁尼岛,参观地峡,这是连接岛屿南北部分的狭长地带。经过许多步到达瞭望台后,我们又回到了伊丽莎白女王步道。虽然我们只到达了海滩上令人印象深刻的天然岩石拱门,但这是一个美好的一天,可以看到令人惊叹的海滩风景。第二天我有时间休息,但仍然喜欢冒险湾的当地环境。然后是时候继续向上走,看看 Fluted Cape 及其令人惊叹的岩层。
第二天,我们开车去了澳大利亚最南端的停车场,穿过南海岸,这是一条经过一夜雨后非常泥泞的道路。相比之下,最后的步行是朝着白雪皑皑的哈茨峰走去,在这个美丽但脆弱的高山地区周围有很多雪。我们只到了 Ladies Tarn,但环境却如此不同和特别。
这两条步道都提供了有趣、迷人和多样的风景,还有美妙的野花和近距离动物群。针鼹很忙,布鲁尼岛真的有白色的小袋鼠!
住宿总是干净舒适,包括附近餐馆的丰盛餐食。
两周的特别回忆。