West Coast

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In the western wilderness of Tasmania in Australia, there is a remote historic mining town which is rather beautiful and peaceful, named Corinna. It is the gateway to the Tarkine - second largest temperate rainforest in the world. I went there in a winter break, and pitched my tent (was the only tent there) just in front of this river - Pieman River (quite like the name). Almost after the gold sunset, fog started rising from the surface of Pieman River. Then, the whole tone went so #Blue! Everything was just right!

However, the second day, when I rented a kayak to explore surroundings by river, a tourism board caught my attention. It WAS nothing rather than description of this place, BUT this river turns out to be named after a convict who bacause of his repeated CANNIBALISM!!!! In the year of 1822, the convict Alexander Oearce finally recaptured, after few escapes, with bits of Thomas Cox's (another convict he escaped with) hands and fingers in his pockets. Even though I was horrified by this plausible true story, I finished reading the story with disgust for Pieman River.

Since I have already paied for the rental of a kayak, I figured that I have to go into the Pieman River with a sense of disgust. Fortunitely, the scenery was simply so great that I left behind that horribly inhuman story.
In the western wilderness of Tasmania in Australia, there is a remote historic mining town which is rather beautiful and peaceful, named Corinna. It is the gateway to the Tarkine - second largest temperate rainforest in the world. I went there in a winter break, and pitched my tent (was the only tent there) just in front of this river - Pieman River (quite like the name). Almost after the gold sunset, fog started rising from the surface of Pieman River. Then, the whole tone went so #Blue! Everything was just right!

However, the second day, when I rented a kayak to explore surroundings by river, a tourism board caught my attention. It WAS nothing rather than description of this place, BUT this river turns out to be named after a convict who bacause of his repeated CANNIBALISM!!!! In the year of 1822, the convict Alexander Oearce finally recaptured, after few escapes, with bits of Thomas Cox's (another convict he escaped with) hands and fingers in his pockets. Even though I was horrified by this plausible true story, I finished reading the story with disgust for Pieman River.

Since I have already paied for the rental of a kayak, I figured that I have to go into the Pieman River with a sense of disgust. Fortunitely, the scenery was simply so great that I left behind that horribly inhuman story.
I took this shot on my way to climb Mt. Murchison.  Had to stop and get that early morning mist.
Midlands toont vredige uitzichten, een meer of poel en bergen
Queenstown inclusief een rivier of beek en regenwoud
Cradle Mountain Hotel

Cradle Mountain Hotel

4 out of 5
3718 Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain TAS
De prijs is € 218 per nacht van 6 feb tot 7 feb
€ 218
6 feb - 7 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Boek een verblijf in Cradle Mountain bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en ontbijt. Uit onze ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1.001 beoordelingen)
Nice spacious room. Courteous staff.

Beoordeeld op 28 jan 2026

Cradle Mountain Hotel
Strahan Village

Strahan Village

4 out of 5
The Esplanade Strahan TAS
De prijs is € 123 per nacht van 6 feb tot 7 feb
€ 123
6 feb - 7 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Boek een verblijf in Strahan bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en 2 restaurants. Uit onze beoordelingen ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (1.001 beoordelingen)
Doorgezakt bed, prima douche verder schoon maar ouderwets, hele inrichting moet worden vernieuwd. Tapijt en stoelen vol vlekken. RENOVEREN!

Beoordeeld op 28 jan 2025

Strahan Village
West Coaster Motel

West Coaster Motel

3.5 out of 5
Batchelor Street Queenstown TAS
De prijs is € 88 per nacht van 6 feb tot 7 feb
€ 88
6 feb - 7 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf in Queenstown bij dit met 3,5 sterren beoordeelde motel voor zakenreizigers. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en ontbijt. ...
7,8/10 Good! (519 beoordelingen)
Friendly staff, clean spacious room, clean bathroom. Onsite parking. the provision of face towels for each person is welcomed. Men have faces too and use face cloths.

Beoordeeld op 26 jan 2026

West Coaster Motel
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.
Cradle Highlander

Cradle Highlander

3.5 out of 5
3876 Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain TAS
Verblijf bij dit aparthotel in Cradle Mountain. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een wasserette. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters ...
9,6/10 Exceptional! (728 beoordelingen)
Great atmosphere - we recommend it
We really loved the stay in Highlander Cottages. There are more cottages at this site, but it felt like we were staying alone in the forest. Although wooden constructions the quality was high, a kitchen block, small living room, dining table, comfortable beds fireplace and modern bath room. We would ...

Beoordeeld op 23 mrt 2019

Cradle Highlander
Zeehan Bush Camp

Zeehan Bush Camp

2 out of 5
Hurst Street Zeehan TAS
Verblijf bij deze camping in Zeehan. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een tuin. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters als West ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (136 beoordelingen)
Our cabin was cozy, spotless and as described. The staff were so friendly and the grounds were so picturesque. Would definitely stay here again.

Beoordeeld op 21 jan 2026

Zeehan Bush Camp
Strahan Bungalows

Strahan Bungalows

4 out of 5
Cnr Andrew & Harvey Streets Strahan TAS
Verblijf bij dit appartement in Strahan. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis parkeerplaatsen, een 24-uurs receptie en een tuin. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (399 beoordelingen)
Nice pad, clean and tidy. Good comms from hosts.

Beoordeeld op 29 jan 2026

Strahan Bungalows
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.

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