Veronika Wild

A bit drizzly - view from the top of the hill Cape Raoul These were always regarded as the highest sea cliffs in the world, but someone in South Africa  recently pointed out that theirs were  a few centimetres higher, so we’ll just say they are still among the highest and pretty spectacular all the same. Although the guide book says it’s easy, don’t do this walk if you don’t have a head for heights and this is another one where you probably shouldn’t bring the children because the path runs along unfenced cliffs in several places. I am getting quite blasé about wandering around on cliff tops by now, but I’ m glad there isn’t a southerly gale. While any sensible person would run for cover when that happens, surfers with a death wish rush here to catch the waves. Check them out here . The walk to the Cape is officially around five hours, but adding time for lunch, getting lost here and there and the odd stop to admire the view, it’s best to leave yourself a bit longer. It’...

Entrance to Remarkable Cave, a few Km south of Port Arthur A Day of Sunshine and Flowers It was another beautiful day and I had planned to do another longish walk to Cape Raoul today, but the pain in the back of my legs soon convinced me that it might be a great day for a bit of sightseeing instead. After visiting some pleasant sleepy inlets like Lady’s Bay, where the women used to bathe, I found myself at the entrance to Remarkable Cave at the end of a sealed road a few kilometres from Port Arthur. The seaviews and cliffs alone would make this worthwhile, but it's another opportunity to marvel at the relentless forces of nature. Stonewash anyone? The last walkway was washed away A walk in Nature's Seaside Garden. Climbing back up the stairs from Remarkable Cave almost kills me, so I am glad that the walk to the Blowhole is fairly easy. If you were wondering what to plant in your seaside garden, you could get some great ideas here.  Don’t take or tread on the plants tho...

Fortescue Bay to Cape Huay* * Pronounced Cape Hoy, in case you were wondering. Hold on! But First a Word about Wild Walking So far the walks I have done in this area have been fairly tame. True the Blowhole had a sign warning about freak waves, but on the whole the tracks have been good and the cliffs have been fenced off, making them fairly safe for families. This is not the case on this walk and it’s much longer, so a few safety notes are in order. We do lose the odd visitor this way, so you there up the back, please pay attention. We don't want to lose you too. First up you do need a National Parks Pass to do most of the walks in this area. Visitors can get these fairly cheaply on a day or eight week basis either for one person or up to 8 per vehicle from any Service Tasmania outlet, on the Ferry, at Information Centres in National Parks, on -line or even from the Ranger at the Campground. Camping fees are extra, but modest in comparison with other forms of accommodation. ...