This was a holiday about relaxation. So this isn't going to be the most riveting read but if you like interesting places and are prepared to go slowly around a small part of a big island (yes Tasmania looks small sitting there off the bottom of Australia 'the mainland' but it's larger than Ireland). Then this may have few good ideas for you.
It is still quiet at this time of year and we're still not sure if it ever gets really busy here in Tassie but that makes it very appeaig in itself.
We did a quick drive around the Tamar Valley stopping at a couple of vineyards. We first drove through Grindelwald-the Swiss Village on the west side of the valley just north out of Lauceston- then onto Tamar Ridge wines (just bought out)-nice Riesling ('05) and Guwurtztraminer (04) with a pleasant Pinot Noir (04). Buy their first label not the second Devils' Corner label (my preference).
Across towards George Town and a very scenic drive to Jansz and Pipers Brook.
(more wine tasting)
It's around 260kms (our route down the B81) to Binalong Bay so the next bit was a little rushed through the old mining areas (although we did stop in Derby for a great coffee and raspberry and white chocolate muffin). We were staying just out of St Helens at the Bed in the Treetops. A fantastic B&B (around AUD280 for B&B and a 3-course dinner each with wine included). Lovely people great location lovely food and would love to come back again (to see the new place).
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