Tasmania (Tassie, as in local slang) is a wonderful holiday destination...It is an island state of Australia, lying south of Victoria..
We went for a four day trip last week, and it was one of the best trips we have ever had! I was awe-struck with the exquisite scenary and exotic beaches in Tasmania which take you to a world different from your day to day life..
We started our journey from Melbourne on a flight to Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania, and reached there in an hour. As the flight landed, the view of the thin strip of runway with sea on two sides was amazing..we took a rental car and roamed around a few places which include Richmond - an old european style town, Mount wellington - a hill top with stunning views of Hobart...
The next day we drove along east coast of tassie and took a ferry ride to reach Maria Island, which is a paradise indeed! the bewitching landscapes with the serene and tranquil environment, and the beaches makes it a must-see location in tasmania.. the warm and pleasant weather was a blessing, and the ferry driver said ..."friends, you`ve landed in Maria Island, which is at its best...you will love it" , and we realized the same and it was simply the best!
We continued our drive across the scenic east cost and stopped in a few beaches and lookouts and finally reached Launceston, another city in tasmania...
The Cataract Gorge in Launceston was an iconic location in the city, with the existence of immense flora and fauna, and we drove along the beautiful Tamar Valley wine route, while tasting a little bit of wine on the way!
The next day was the journey to Devonport, on a light house lookout and a chocolate factory..and on the way back, we took an 8-hour cruise to Melbourne..the cruise journey was like a star hotel stay with awesome cabins with all facilities, nice restaurants, bars, cinema, game zones with stunning views of ocean and sunset...the view of sunrise when it approached Melbourne skyline in the morning was breath-taking indeed!
Tassie is a must see location in Australia, if you like to unwind and bind with nature and its beauty.
