Aussie Elksplorers

Day 14 12th January to Burnie Starting the day with a swim and play at the beach at the Bay of Fires before the long drive up to the top of Tassie from the East. We stopped at a Chocolate factory but mainly just drove. Setting up camp in a Caravan Park in Burnie to prepare to go out bush. The park had an indoor pool so of course we had to check it. Day 15 13th January Burnie, Stanley and Boat Harbour Beach Enjoying a day without packing up, we left camp and headed to Stanley to ride the chair lift up/down the Nut. Beautiful ocean, town,and farm views at a 360 degree angle. Boys enjoyed the chair lift, Xavier particularly as it was his first experience. Xavier wanted his words written "My favourite part was going on the ski that was my first time and it was really fun. " Boat Harbour beach was next. What a top afternoon. A playground right on the beach, in sight of a cafe selling beer and coffee. The water calm enough that all boys could hav...

Day 9 7th January South East Cape Walk As we wake to the sounds of the ocean, we enjoyed a quiet morning anticipating a 4 hour walk to the South East Cape. The Southern most point of Tassie that we can access. Setting off late morning with backpacks fulls of supplies we primed the boys for a long walk, but we'd take it slowly. It wasn't going to be hot and we had plenty of day light. The guidebook said a 4 hour return walk. It took us 6.5hours ..but we did it. The walk takes you through bush land climbing over rocks and tree branches, to dense forest filled with moss covered rocks and ferns, as well as board walk path over marsh lands. So varied! At the end, was ocean, rough seas with huge whitewash and rocks that reminded us of images of the moon! The boys even tried moon walking. Amazing views and we were lucky enough the weather allowed us to walk down the steep stairs to the beach. A great day, a good experience. The boys were completely exhausted to the point Brad car...