No trip to Tasmania is complete without a visit to Cradle Mountain. What's more, the region is easily accessible from Launceston, approximately 2hrs drive away. Cradle Mountain as seen from the various travel blogs is truly a magical world of mossy rainforest, spongy alpine grasslands, glacial lakes and jagged mountain peaks. It is the most iconic natural attraction in Tasmania, rivalled only by Freycinet National Park and perhaps Bruny Island. Nevertheless, in my opinion, Cradle Mountain is the most iconic attraction and should never be missed! Although it was summer time, the weather at Cradle Mountain can be very unpredictable. It actually snowed when we arrived, some shower and then sunny for the rest of the day. While the rain made our climb more treacherous, it was a memorable climb as we carefully trekked the entire trail. Trekking is the most popular way to explore the alpine landscapes of Cradle Mountain and there are various variation to choose, from a 10 min Rainforest W
I was extremely delighted to chance upon this lovely Welsh cottage located in Launceston and I knew that I've got to book this cottage for a night. Nestled away on a quiet Launceston Street are the heritage cottages, each uniquely and tastefully themed with just a right touch of nostalgic old-world charm. There are various cottages to choose from - The English, Irish, Welsh and Scottish. As suggested by the names, each cottage has its charm and amenities. It was hard to locate the cottage at first and the GPS kept leading us in the same street for a few rounds until we spotted a little sign board "Alice Cottage" at a corner drive though lane. The drive though entrance was quite narrow but with the excellent driving skill of my husband, we managed to maneuver our vehicle in and thereafter, slowing driving through a small beautiful rose garden. The roses were in full bloom and the air was thick with the sweet scent of the roses. We've finally arrived at our Welsh Cot