The City of Hobart is one of the most beautiful and liveable Cities in the world. As the second oldest city in Australia the City offers a wonderful blend of built and cultural heritage; environment; a vibrant art and dynamic sporting culture and a low stress lifestyle.
Nestled under Mt Wellington on the Derwent River Hobart is renowned for its heritage buildings, beautiful parks, fine restaurants, the Salamanca Markets and its Festivals. Hobart is the gateway to the best quality food and boutique wines and the famous Tasmanian salmon, crayfish and cheeses, raspberries and strawberries, beer and chocolates. This unique setting provides for an ambience that you will not find in another city anywhere in the world.
Mt. Wellington.
It is a city rich in maritime history, and is shaped and defined by water. A diverse range of craft including Antarctic supply vessels, sailing dinghies, catamarans, kayaks, ocean racing yachts, fishing boats and square riggers ply the waters of the Derwent. Beyond is Storm Bay and the vast Southern Ocean.
The Port is a central focus for the City providing both a busy commercial hub and also a place where residents and visitors like to spend time strolling along the docks talking with the local fishermen, watching the large cargo vessels load and unload or sampling some fine Tasmanian produce at one of the many cafes and restaurants located around the cove.
Salamanca market with a vista to Mt. Wellington.
Living in a city with relaxing environment.


Hobart sleeps early at night. From a busy market it suddenly turns into quiet street when sun falls. Forget about busy city life, here are all about al-fresco dinning and gathering.


Best time to travel - anytime of the year.
Accommodation - plenty to choose around, from 5 stars hotel to backpackers.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Top 4 - Hobart
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Top 5 - Tulips farm, Wynyard
A festival is held every year, when all tulips bloom gracefully. It is Table Cape, Wynyard, a place so beautiful that you wouldn't want to miss if you are visiting Tasmania in the summer.
Wynyard is 2 hours away from Launceston.
It is extremely beautiful in a clear day. The flowers are blooming vividly and alive.


Amazing colours. 




Travel tips - Bring your camera with lots of charges and memories, and your love one to enjoy the romantic festival.
Best time to visit - Summer, when the festival is held.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Touching MV from Sony
The power of a camera to record the sweet and bitterness of life.
人生, 不在乎活了多久, 而是在乎你留下多少美好的回憶
Life, it doesn't matter how long u have lived, it is the good memories that count. Appreciate everything and everyone around you, and live with no regret.
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Top 6 - South East Cape
You probably already knew Cape York is the most northerly point of the continent. And you’re probably aware Cape Byron is the most easterly. You might even have known Steep Point is the most westerly. But do you know what the southernmost point of Australia is?
Well, it is located 130km south from Hobart. It is the southernmost part of Australia, the South East Cape.
The car will have to stop in Cockle Creek, a tiny coastal settlement boasting peaceful camping and a rich history. South East Cape is two hours walk from here. Set on the edge of Tasmania’s World Heritage Area, Cockle Creek draws those who seek the wonder of the wilderness.
It is perfectly great to have a picnic or swimming in one fine day for those who live in Hobart. The crystal clear sea water is calm and clean, perfect for swimming.
One of the clearest sea water I have seen.

To reach the southernmost point of Australia is no easy task. It is two hours of walking away. It is considered an easy walk but it was by far the toughest walk I had done in my 21 years of life.
What made the walk even tougher was the totally unprepared physical and mental, and a black snake sneaked right beside me. I was a foot away from a real snake. T.T
The walk is easy for experience hikers, terrible for those who seldom exercise like us. It was a tough walk in the jungle where we remained silent during the whole journey, depressed and frightened, without knowing how far to go, and too late to quit after walking an hour in the jungle.
It all paid off when we heard the sound of ocean pounding the rocks, and saw this in front of our eyes. 
What makes South East Cape memorable is the two hours of depressing and tough walk in the jungle, and the indescribable feeling when reaching the destination.
Amazing view of the vast waters of the Southern Ocean stretch out in deep blue splendour.
In fine weather, South Cape Bay is beautiful; in stormy weather, it’s awesome. Just sitting on the rocks above South Cape Bay, gazing out past Australia’s
southernmost point, meditating on the ocean with its brutal, uncompromising energy is an inspiring an experience as any.
Besides the long walk, the near death experience of standing on the hazardous edge also makes this place extremely memorable.
The extremely hot and burnt ground of South East Cape.
Travel tips - Be prepared to walk. Bring plenty of water and wear a long pants to prevent bitten by snake. Snakes in Australia are terrible and poisonous. Check the sunset time and avoid entering the jungle too late.
Best time to visit - Any time of the year. It has distinctly different scenery during a fine day or a raining day. However be mindful that it is not fun to walk in the jungle in a raining day.
Accommodation - Non that I know of. There are some campsites in Cockle Creek. Otherwise you have to drive back to Hobart for staying.
Source South East Cape
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Friday, August 20, 2010
Top 7 - Freycinet Peninsula
Top 7 on the list we have Freycinet Peninsula (the same region where Wine Glass Bay is located at). Pay a visit to Coles Bay where it has the view over Mt. Amos and Mt. Mayson.
It is a small town with HUGE attractions; Wine Glass Bay, Tourville Cape, Sleepy bay, Honeymoon bay, Hazardous bay, Friendly beaches, and plenty of nice beaches around.
East coast Tasmania, being one of the most exposed attraction in Tasmania, houses surprises and views that you have not experienced before. When you are visiting Tasmania, this is surely the place you wouldn't want to miss.
At the jetty of Coles Bay with the perfect panoramic view over Mt. Amos and Mt. Mayson. Wine Glass Bay is opposite the two magnificent mountains.
Honeymoon Bay. Sea kayaking is available and it's absolutely awesome to kayak at the foot of the mountain.
Apart from its beautiful scenery, Honeymoon bay is also another perfect spot for shooting sunset.
At dusk, Honeymoon Bay.
Tourville Cape, magnificent view to the Tasmania ocean from above.
It was the first time to witness the ocean at this altitude, where word failed me.
A perfect spot to see whales during the migration period that happens between September to December. 
Best time to visit - Recommended during summer. It will be quite dull in winter unless a perfect sunny day with a clear blue sky.
Travel duration - 3 days 2 nights are sufficient to cover the major attraction.
Accommodation - Iluka Holiday Center.
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Top 8 - Wine Glass Bay
Wine Glass Bay, one of the most exposed tourist attraction in Tasmania. People travel half the globe to witness its beauty with their own eyes.
Located at the east coast of the island, Wineglass Bay is one and a half hours from Launceston, or two hours from Hobart. As its name suggests, Wine Glass Bay gets its name from the shape of the bay where it looks like a giant wine glass, filled with amazing Tasmanian ocean.
A park pass is required to visit Wine Glass Bay as it is a national park. It costs around 20 dollar per vehicle so make sure you have displayed the pass before climbing the ridge.
A short and exhausting walk is required before the best scenery is unfolded. 45 minutes of walking and climbing the ridge saddle between Mt. Amos and Mt. Mayson. It is exhausting but the journey is enjoyable with scenery and laughter.
Random oyster eating shop that runs honestly system along the way to Wine Glass Bay.
It was gloomy when I was there, what a bummer.
One side of the bay. The sand is smooth and soft, like flour.
Rocks formation around the ridge.
The pictures do not justify the beauty of the place as it was gloomy and cloudy the day I were there. Otherwise it would be perfect to see the true beauty of the bay.
Best time to visit - Summer, when it is perfectly clean and blue sky.
Travel duration - it is recommended to spend a day in Wine Glass Bay and walk all the way to the beach. It has a few tracking options to choose from, depending on personal health and fitness.
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Sunday, August 15, 2010
Top 9 - Mole Creek
Apologize as I should had posted this 3 days ago, I was too occupied by tomorrow's submission. Now that the work were done and I'm back to updating the blog.
Top 9 we have Mole Creek - the central Tasmania. The region has the most magnificent view in Devil's Gullet and Alum Cliff and beautiful formation of stalactites in Marakoopa Cave
Mole Creek is poised at the edge of Tasmania's Western Wilderness near Deloraine, halfway between Launceston (or Devonport) and iconic Cradle Mountain. It is around 90 minutes drive from Launceston. The landscape is very scenic and peaceful along the drive to keep you awake.
Devils Gullet
Standing at the highest point of the region, Devils Gullet allows unlimited view towards Tasmania below your feet. It has one of the most magnificent view in Tasmania and it is absolutely beautiful.
It takes 20 minutes of driving on gravel road to get to the peak. The journey is rather hazardous but adventurous. It is extremely dangerous but unbelievably beautiful when it snows at the peak.
Best time to visit - Morning, anytime of the year.
Marakoopa Cave
One of the most important stalactites cave in Tasmania, it has the best masterpiece by nature. The weird name Marakoopa means handsome in aboriginal language. 
Amazing formation of the stalactites that take million of years to grow.
The 45 minute tours take place several times a day, every day except Christmas Day. Bookings are not required for individuals but are necessary for groups of 10 and over.
Best time to visit - Anytime of the year.
Alum Cliff
My favourite spot to shoot sunset in Tasmania. It has one of the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen in my life. Imagine standing above clouds with the sound of river hitting the rocks below, so deep down the chasm that you can't see. The landscape is extremely beautiful and memorable.
It takes 20 minutes to walk from car park to the observation deck. This view was captured at the car park, where the fog was so low on the ground to create this mysterious but beautiful scenery.
The spot where best sunset can be seen. The color is simply breath-taking during sunset. Although picture does speak a thousand word but not this time, it is too beautiful and has to be experienced yourself. 

Best time to visit - During sunset (check weather forecast for the sunset time)
Travel tips - A day tour is enough to cover these three spots. Bring some snacks and sit in some random cafe to enjoy the best scenery of the region.
Trust me, this is the place you wouldn't want to miss.
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