Final Days in Tasmania

We had heard the name Rianna mentioned so many times that we thought we had better pay a visit to the town. The camp ground is in Pioneer Park and is managed by volunteers from the local community. There is space for many camps but not too many on level ground and only 8 sights with power. The night we spent there was so cold I had to wear my socks and beanie to bed. The following day we moved on to Port Sorell on the coast, we thought it must be warmer there, and it was. We were going to be leaving on the evening of the 3rd April so we stayed at Port Sorell for the final 3 nights. We took a drive out to Narawntapu NP, previously known as Bakers Beach. The NP is on the opposite side of the estuary, Port Sorell is clearly visible from Bakers Beach. The other two days we sat back and relaxed. We had a fun time at Port Sorell but finally had to leave and board the Spirit of Tasmania for our return to the mainland. We had a far amount of time up our sleeves so we drove the loop through Latrobe and Sheffield returning to Devonport in time to board the ferry.

Port Sorell is a modern and vibrant seaside town, the development caters for the large influx of visitors during the holiday periods.

The town boasts The Shearwater Resort and Golf Club.

The shopping strip has most of the necessary shops.

Bakers Beach, a very wide, long and wind swept strip of sand with many varieties of shells. 

Looking north to the mainland and feeling a little sad to be leaving Tasmania.

The lighter shades on the beach is wind blown sand, hope you can make it out.

Part of the long main street in Latrobe. Quite a few people here today, Sunday, there is a Market in town.

The administrative heart of the town.

There is some new development amongst the old buildings. There is a special shop in Latrobe where cameras are not allowed. There are 19 rambling rooms full of the strangest assortment of goods that you could imagine. The shop is so much like a maze that the proprietor hands out a map so that you cant get lost.

Sheffield is the town of murals, so we are going to show you a few. There are also several Antiques Stores, stocking what I would call 'junk'

Even itchy dogs get a look.

The Bakery the way it used to be.

What the men of old used to maintain their stamina.

Chocolate is always a favourite.