We start the day at Hanson Bay walking through eucalptus forest where koalas like to hang out. We see loads including a youngster, low down, awake too (!) who is perfect for photographing. Koalas do so well on this island that they put the trees at risk and periodically have to be moved to the mainland.
From here we head to Flinder's Chase National Park and visit Remarkable Rocks (I do like their names!) granite formed by a combination of volcanic activity then erosion to expose them. Admiral's arch is another must-see and here are more seals too, this time Australian and New Zealand Fur seals.
Another great lunch then a few more places to visit. The weather's too cold to swim really, it's been a little bit overcast the last couple of days but still beautiful. We've bumped along miles of unsealed roads through spectacular eucalptus forests and bushland. As well as the koalas, seals, penguins, possum, echnidas and kangaroos we see a Goana (a lizard that lay its eggs in termite mounds) , kestrels and Wedge-tailed eagles. This island is crawling with wildlife. The evening's the best part of the day and the sunset on the ferry back is lovely.
you're getting good at taking spectacular photos. the artist in you is really going out..... must've been all that time in Hebden....
ReplyDeletei'd just like to point out we are having a heat wave in calderdale so seeing lovely photos of you in the sun is not making just quite as jealous ;0)