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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 som viser fjell, rolig landskap og innsjø
Queenstown fasiliteter samt regnskog og elv eller bekk
Cradle Mountain Hotel

Cradle Mountain Hotel

4 out of 5
3718 Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain TAS
Prisen er 2 135 kr per natt fra 5. mars til 6. mars
2 135 kr
5. mars–6. mars
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Du kan bo på dette hotellet med fasiliteter for forretningsreisende under oppholdet i Cradle Mountain. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (983 anmeldelser)
The room was spacious and clean. A little dated but it was very comfortable. The staff were also pleasant and helpful. The included breakfast buffet lifted the stay to new heights.

Anmeldelse skrevet 5. feb. 2026

Cradle Mountain Hotel
Strahan Village

Strahan Village

4 out of 5
The Esplanade Strahan TAS
Prisen er 1 408 kr per natt fra 26. feb. til 27. feb.
1 408 kr
26. feb.–27. feb.
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Du kan bo på dette hotellet med fasiliteter for forretningsreisende under oppholdet i Strahan. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (971 anmeldelser)
The room was very clean. Very comfy bed, and we had a lovely water view.

Anmeldelse skrevet 30. jan. 2026

Strahan Village
West Coaster Motel

West Coaster Motel

3.5 out of 5
Batchelor Street Queenstown TAS
Prisen er 1 012 kr per natt fra 11. feb. til 12. feb.
1 012 kr
11. feb.–12. feb.
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Hvis du bor på dette motellet med fasiliteter for forretningsreisende i Queenstown, får du 3,5-stjerners standard. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: ...
7,8/10 Good! (531 anmeldelser)
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.

Anmeldelse skrevet 26. jan. 2026

West Coaster Motel
Laveste pris per natt funnet de siste 24 timene, basert på et opphold på 1 natt for 2 voksne. Priser og tilgjengelighet kan endre seg. Ytterligere vilkår kan gjelde.
Cradle Highlander

Cradle Highlander

3.5 out of 5
3876 Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain TAS
Du kan bo på dette leilighetshotellet under turen til Cradle Mountain. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), parkering (inkludert) ...
9,6/10 Exceptional! (724 anmeldelser)
Very clean and spacious accommodation. Helpful and friendly staff. Food in the restaurant very good. Overall good value for money.

Anmeldelse skrevet 17. jan. 2026

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Zeehan Bush Camp

Zeehan Bush Camp

2 out of 5
Hurst Street Zeehan TAS
Du kan bo på denne campingplassen under turen til Zeehan. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), parkering (inkludert) og hage. Populære ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (136 anmeldelser)
Our cabin was cozy, spotless and as described. The staff were so friendly and the grounds were so picturesque. Would definitely stay here again.

Anmeldelse skrevet 21. jan. 2026

Zeehan Bush Camp
Strahan Bungalows

Strahan Bungalows

4 out of 5
Cnr Andrew & Harvey Streets Strahan TAS
Du kan bo i denne leiligheten under turen til Strahan. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: parkering (inkludert), døgnåpen resepsjon og hage. Populære ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (397 anmeldelser)
Er greit hotell for et par dager
Er veldig greit sted å bo. Nok plass for en familie, 4 voksne. Greit kjøkken og soverom.

Anmeldelse skrevet 25. des. 2023

Strahan Bungalows
Laveste pris per natt funnet de siste 24 timene, basert på et opphold på 1 natt for 2 voksne. Priser og tilgjengelighet kan endre seg. Ytterligere vilkår kan gjelde.

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