Saturday, October 31, 2009

Tasman Island Eco Cruise

October 29

Set off for a 3 hour cruise!

Travelled by bus to Eaglehawk Neck to get in the boat & go out into the Tasman Sea to Tasman Island, around Cape Pillar and back up to Port Arthur in Stewarts Bay.  Sounds easy enough, right?

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We had a very knowledgeable tour guide (who we found in the ‘Saturday Markets’ in Hobart).

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The Tasman Sea was pretty calm – waves were only 3 meters as compared to 7 meters the day before. 

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That only lasted until we rounded Cape Pillar and then the ride got bumpy!  Guess two oceans coming together can get a little angry!

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Then as we entered Stewarts Bay it got smooth again & it was over – too soon.

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