@ Greens Beach, Tasmania BB begins her walkabout in Tasmania! Greens Beach, Tasmania At the mouth of the Tamar River lies Greens Beach, a starting point for the Narawntapu National Park, in Tasmania. There are easy trails for walking and stunning views, with plenty of wildlife to take photographs of.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Smoki.
BB shook paws with Smoki the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Yellow Daisy Egg My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself.
@ Dove Lake "Gotcha hiking boots ready, BB? There's over 1250 miles of walking trails in Tasmania!" "Oh gosh, Silky, we'll have to take it in easy stages!" Dove Lake Found in the Cradle Mountain National Park, this is a beautiful scenic lake, shown here shrouded in mist on a grey day, while the waves gently lap the shore, and with a picturesque little boathouse at the forefront.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Silky.
BB shook paws with Silky the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Crater Lake "There are 69 golf courses on Tasmania, BB, and Australia overall comes third in the list of the highest number of golf courses per capita in the world." "I bet Scotland tops that list, gemma!" Crater Lake This beauty spot is found in the Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park. The walls of the "crater" were carved out by glacier ice thousands of years ago. The water is deep blue, as tannins from tea trees lining the banks leach into the water. It makes for an extremely scenic walk so don't forget your camera!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with gemma.
BB shook paws with gemma the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
@ Blue Lake at Cradle Mountain Did you know Tasmania has the largest tracts of temperate rainforest in Australia, BB? No wonder I'm feeling a little chilly! Blue Lake at Cradle Mountain It must be well worth every step of the hike through the forest trail to be able to gaze down on this peaceful blue tree-fringed lake.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Mia.
BB shook paws with Mia the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Spooky Train Tunnel, Zeehan "BB, it says here that Tasmania has 334 islands surrounding it." "Oh wow, wiggles! Could we go and live on one?" "Well, some are privately owned. There's probably good reason why the others are uninhabited, BB! Could you do without most of your creature comforts, do you think?" Spooky Train Tunnel, Zeehan In former times steam locomotives ran regularly in Tasmania but now they are used as tourist services in a few places only.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with wiggles.
BB shook paws with wiggles the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ West Coast Wilderness Railway "Why do they call Tasmania The Apple Isle, BB?" "Just look around you, Népomucène Bibliophilus! There is almost as much orchards and market gardens here as there is temperate rain forest." West Coast Wilderness Railway If you fancy a train trip drawn by an old steam engine, you've come to the right place! These special services run for tourists to view the West Coast Wilderness.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Népomucène Bibliophilus.
BB shook paws with Népomucène Bibliophilus the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Népomucène Bibliophilus and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Macquarie Harbour "Hey! We're going to an olive oil tasting today, BB!" enthused princess ♥ sparkles. Disappointed, her friend pulled a face. "I don't fancy drinking olive oil, princess ♥ sparkles." "No, you mop it up with some freshly made sourdough bread. C'mon, it'll be great—it says here that thanks to the rich volcanic soils and a cool climate, Tasmania is able to produce some of Australia’s best olives." Macquarie Harbour Near Strahan on Tasmania, this white lighthouse has been standing guard over the harbour and preventing ships from going aground in fog for many years. The harbour was named after a former governor of Tasmania, Lachlan Macquarie, who was born in Scotland.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with princess ♥ sparkles.
BB shook paws with princess ♥ sparkles the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
princess ♥ sparkles and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Red-Necked Wallaby "It says in our brochure that Tasmania exports tulips to Holland!" remarked DILLIGAS. "That's incredible! Can we see the tulip farms?" queried BB. "Sadly the season ended last month, in October. The Bloomin’ Tulip festival at Table Cape Tulip Farm is held annually on the north-west coast of Tasmania. It sounds amazing!" Red-Necked Wallaby Australia has an amazing variety of unique wildlife! This is the red-necked wallaby, also known as Bennett's wallaby - macropus rufogriseus.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with DILLIGAS.
BB shook paws with DILLIGAS the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shrieking Tasmanian Devil "Are you getting a souvenir bottle of wine from Tasmanian Vintners, BB?" queried Dillon Emmet Barker. "Look at these tasting notes for the sparkling Cuvée: Bright, refreshing aromas of red fruits and citrus with complex notes of vanilla and brioche. Displays flavours of red apple, clotted cream, strawberries, lemon curd and cashews." "That sounds like a very tasty wine, Dillon Emmet Barker!" Shrieking Tasmanian Devil These animals have an extremely powerful bite, so you wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of it! They are strong swimmers, can run at 15 mph for an hour without stopping, and when young, they are excellent at climbing trees!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Dillon Emmet Barker.
BB shook paws with Dillon Emmet Barker the Hound Dog. They both received one silver mole!
Dillon Emmet Barker and you found 75 Travel Tokens!
@ Tasmanian Devil Errol Flynn, Hollywood actor was born in Tasmania. Tasmanian Devil Tasmanian Devils are named after the scary screeching noises they make. The first European settlers on Tasmania would hear unearthly, blood-curdling screams and growls from deep within the bush, making them imagine that demons were surrounding them in the wilderness!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Djirda.
BB shook paws with Djirda the Weather Bird . They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasmanian Beech Tree "Did you know Tasmania was once connected to mainland Australia, nellie?" said BB. "What, there was a 300-mile bridge over the sea?" scoffed nellie. "No, silly! It was all one land mass before the Ice Age, inhabited by Indigenous peoples, but when the ice melted 12,000 years ago, what is now known as the Bass Strait was formed, separating Tasmania from the mainland." Tasmanian Beech Tree In mid-autumn these trees produce a myriad colours in Tasmania's high country. The crinkle-cut leaves turn from bright gold to orange and dark red and orange. The colours reach a peak around the end of April and usually stay vibrant until May. The Latin name for a beech is fagus. ??In Celtic mythology, Fagus was the god of beech trees. The tree was thought to have medicinal properties and its leaves were boiled to make healing poultices.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with nellie.
BB shook paws with nellie the Graceful Elephant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shipwreck, Derwent River "Did you know, BB, that Tasmania has the oldest trees in the world?" asked Choose a name. "Wow! How old are they?" "It says here that Huon pine trees, located in Western Tasmania, are some of the oldest living things on earth. The Huon Pine tree grows very slowly and a 60 foot tree could be thousands of years old." Shipwreck, Derwent River The sad, derelict remains of the Otago, a three-masted barque which had had a very busy life. It was built in the Glasgow shipyards in 1869, sailed from Scotland to New Zealand, Thailand, Singapore and then Australia, where it was put to use hauling coal before being abandoned in the Derwent River, Tasmania, in 1931.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Choose a name.
BB shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shell collector's paradise The six main languages spoken in Tasmania in order of frequency include English, Mandarin, Nepali, German, Greek and Italian. Shell collector's paradise A beautiful little sandy beach in Tasmania. Who knows what treasures will be turned up by the tide?
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Choose a name.
BB shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Better in Kettering Oh look ... you won a pet! Better in Kettering This coastal town is noted for its orchards of apples, pears and cherries. It is situated on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel opposite Bruny Island. It haa sheltered harbour full of yachts and fishing vessels.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Khisanth.
BB shook paws with Khisanth the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Khisanth gave you 1 "Blue Shelled Turtle (Long Legged) Walking" size 7
@ Snug, North-West Bay The Aurora Australis Southern Lights are best seen from Tasmania. The best spot is the furthest point south, closest to the South Pole, which is Cockle Creek. The best time is winter and you need a good camera and tripod to see them properly. Snug, North-West Bay An aptly named little bay! It looks so cosy, having the beach to yourself and relaxing with the view to the far side while the sun sinks further down.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Redington.
BB shook paws with Redington the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Driftwood Debris "Are you getting a souvenir bottle of wine from Tasmanian Vintners, BB?" queried Adept Sanitation Juggernaut. "Look at these tasting notes for the sparkling Cuvée: Bright, refreshing aromas of red fruits and citrus with complex notes of vanilla and brioche. Displays flavours of red apple, clotted cream, strawberries, lemon curd and cashews." "That sounds like a very tasty wine, Adept Sanitation Juggernaut!" Driftwood Debris The action of wind and tides and waves washes ashore pieces of wood. Once ashore, driftwood can provide shelter for birds and plants. Artists often like to work with driftwood for its decorative qualities.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
BB shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ North West Bay at Sunset "I am getting blisters on my blisters, BB, from walking up and down all of these hills! I hope we reach the South Pole soon!" "Be very careful what you wish for Missy!" North West Bay at Sunset The world at peace: water laps lazily against the jetty, yachts bob gently to and fro having moored for the night, and the clouds show a pinky glow as the sun sets. Thus ends another beautiful day in Margate, Tasmania.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Missy.
BB shook paws with Missy the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasman Peninsula "It says in our brochure that Tasmania exports tulips to Holland!" remarked Pebbles. "That's incredible! Can we see the tulip farms?" queried BB. "Sadly the season ended last month, in October. The Bloomin’ Tulip festival at Table Cape Tulip Farm is held annually on the north-west coast of Tasmania. It sounds amazing!" Tasman Peninsula This area of south-east Tasmania is known for its beautiful beaches, bays, large surf, soaring cliffs and abundance of wildlife.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Pebbles.
BB shook paws with Pebbles the Lil Auk. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wetlands, Australia The only public transport on Tasmania is buses, although there are a few privately owned restored historic steam and diesel trains, which offer rides through the Tasmanian wilderness and coastline. Wetlands, Australia Australia has a variety of wetland areas, marshes, peatlands, lakes, rivers, and floodplains. Wetlands have a significance that extends across national borders. Australian wetlands are found mainly near the coast. Precious and beautiful wetlands help prevent flooding and are used, by animals and birds in part of their life cycle. Twenty percent of the bird species in Australia depend on wetlands.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Mushroom.
BB shook paws with Mushroom the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pacific Gull "Did you know, BB, that Tasmania has the oldest trees in the world?" asked Mia. "Wow! How old are they?" "It says here that Huon pine trees, located in Western Tasmania, are some of the oldest living things on earth. The Huon Pine tree grows very slowly and a 60 foot tree could be thousands of years old." Pacific Gull The Pacific gull is a native of the coasts of Australia. It is a very large bird (the picture is of a juvenile). It monitors the shoreline, either on its own or with a companion, flying high up.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Mia.
BB shook paws with Mia the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lime Bottlebrush Tree "Chef's making the famous Tassie Scallop pie for us all tonight, followed by pavlova, pinky pie!" commented BB. "Wow! I'll put these Lamingtons away then—I'd better leave some room for that treat!" Lime Bottlebrush Tree Only found in Tasmania, this plant grows spiky yellow or yellow-green flowers in early summer.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with pinky pie.
BB shook paws with pinky pie the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ North West Bay, Tasmania "Hey! We're going to an olive oil tasting today, BB!" enthused Nicole. Disappointed, her friend pulled a face. "I don't fancy drinking olive oil, Nicole." "No, you mop it up with some freshly made sourdough bread. C'mon, it'll be great—it says here that thanks to the rich volcanic soils and a cool climate, Tasmania is able to produce some of Australia’s best olives." North West Bay, Tasmania The perfect scene! A beautiful place to relax as the sun sets over the water of this rush-fringed bay. North West Bay opens out into the Tasman Sea which is part of the South Pacific Ocean.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Nicole.
BB shook paws with Nicole the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tasmanian Red Bottlebrush "There are 69 golf courses on Tasmania, BB, and Australia overall comes third in the list of the highest number of golf courses per capita in the world." "I bet Scotland tops that list, Velvet!" Tasmanian Red Bottlebrush Callistemon are evergreen shrubs with aromatic lance-shaped leaves and bottlebrush-like spikes of flowers in which the long colourful stamens are prominent. Tasmania has many varieties, and this is one of the most striking.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Velvet.
BB shook paws with Velvet the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Velvet gave you 1 "Australian travel token" size 7
@ Lavender Farm BB has now completed her walkabout in Tasmania! As she prepares to go home, she receives a wonderful gift! Parachuting Sugar Glider, Green Gliding, going gliding, whee! This new parachute enables me to glide much further than I usually can. I love this feeling of freedom. I just need help attaching it to myself, though it is always more fun to glide with someone else. I like to sprinkle seeds or flower petals when I am in the air. Please join me, and we can make a day of seeing just how far we can glide.
Lavender Farm This huge lavender farm, one of the largest in the world, is situated in Nabowla, in the northeast of Tasmania. Just imagine walking down paths in between banks of waist-high lavender with its glorious scent! There is a gift shop selling a cute lavender teddy bear to help soothe sore muscles! BB has enjoyed her walkabout in Tasmania, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy an Australian Walkabout!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with VIOLA.
BB shook paws with VIOLA the Purple Panther. They both received one silver mole!
VIOLA gave you 1 "Parachuting Sugar Glider, Green" FULL SIZE
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