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Tasmania

Australia

 

41°S
147°E

0 - 304m ASL

 

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Introduction to today's journey

Today's journey starts crossing Bass Strait until Tasmania comes into view. We dock in Devonport and upon disembarking, I explore the town before heading to Launceston.

 
 

Today's Journey

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Upon waking up at first light, I am over half way across Bass Strait with mainland Australia now far away over the horizon. A strong head wind blows bringing a moderate swell rolling the ship.

 

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The sun rises and we continue for another hour before the mountains of northern Tasmania peek over the horizon.

 

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We approach land before heading up the clear blue calm waters of Mersey River in Devonport.

 

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The ship docks about a kilometre up the river at the ferry terminal where we all disembark.

 

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I head around the river to the city centre where I reach a viewpoint looking upstream towards the distant mountains.

 

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With the middle of the day to spare, I explore the quiet Devonport town centre.

 

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In the late afternoon I catch a bus crossing over the northern part of the island passing fertile farmland.

 

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Sheep graze on the rolling hills of this very peaceful countryside.

 

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After travelling a hundred kilometres, we reach the historic Launceston, Tasmania's second largest city.

 

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Here I settle ready to explore the city tomorrow morning.

 
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