Pablo the Penguin welcomes visitors to the picturesque seaside town of Penguin in northwest Tasmania. Yes, little penguins can be seen along here from November to March each year. In fact, the botanist Robert Campbell Gunn named the town after seeing the large number of penguins along the coast, way back in 1861. With the rich farmlands and the Dial Ranges behind the town and the seas of the Bass Strait in front, this gorgeous town is a favourite holiday destination in Tasman

Sightseeing, soaking up history or eating your way around the delicious food establishments, Ross is a definite place to visit in Tasmania. This beautiful Georgian village is located 78km (48 mi) from Launceston and 117km (73 mi) from Hobart. The population in 2016 was just 404. For such a small town it certainly has enough here to see and do over several days. 1. The four corners of Ross Located at the crossroads in the middle of Ross are the famous four corners. One corner

As the only major resting place on the Midland Highway, Campbell Town is perfect to stop for fuel, toilet breaks and to grab something to eat at one of the many food outlets that line the highway. It is 68kms (42 miles) south of Launceston and 134kms (83 miles) north of Hobart. The population in 2016 was 996. The town is worth an extended stop. New South Wales Governor Lachlan Macquarie named the river after his wife Elizabeth way back in 1811. In 1821, on his second tour of

Driving back from Toodyay towards Perth, the road passes through lovely farming countryside. Local farmers sell excess produce at their farm gates. Avocados for $1 each were a bargain, when they are currently $3 each in the supermarkets. A bag of oranges was $5. It is always a bonus if the farmer is there to have a chat with. When I bought some avocados the farmer’s wife told me that avocados mature on the tree but cannot be eaten until about a week or so after they are picke