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StephenM
23-01-2010, 02:31 PM
Hi all,

I recently returned from a two and a half week holiday in Tasmania, during which I had a 3 day cruise along the Tasman Peninsula coast on my sister's boat. This stretch of coastline, including Cape Raoul, Cape Pillar and Tasman Island is considered by many to be the best in Australia, and it's certainly the most spectacular that I've seen. It's where the Southern Ocean meets sea cliffs up to 300m high. Here are a few images from the trip.

Cheers,
Stephen

iceman
23-01-2010, 02:41 PM
Wow that is a spectacular piece of scenery.

Nicely done Stephen!

troypiggo
23-01-2010, 02:45 PM
Certainly is! Australia. What a wonderfully diverse country. I haven't been to Tassie, but the Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles etc is pretty spectacular too. Definitely need to get to Tassie in the next few years, though.

jjjnettie
23-01-2010, 02:45 PM
Spectacular Stephen.

StephenM
23-01-2010, 02:46 PM
And here's some shots of the abundant wildlife in the area. The first 2 are fur seals, the next 2 are a pod of dolphins that accompanied the boat for a while (amazing to see!), then there is a shot of a white-capped albatross taking off, and finally two shots of gannets.

Hope you like them!

Cheers,
Stephen

StephenM
23-01-2010, 02:51 PM
And lastly a couple from the trip home: beautiful dawn colours as we sailed out of Port Arthur, and a shot taken as we rounded Cape Raoul.

Thanks for looking!

Cheers,
Stephen

lacad01
23-01-2010, 03:22 PM
Beautiful shots there. That's the great thing about Australia so vast and unique with amazing things around each corner :)

Lumen Miner
23-01-2010, 05:07 PM
WoW!! Thanks Stephen! Those are spectacular! I'm sure you enjoyed every minute of it! :) Amazing the diversity of rock structure in those cliffs,such asthe banding and pillaring.

DeanoNZL
23-01-2010, 05:31 PM
Some beauties there.

TheDecepticon
23-01-2010, 05:32 PM
Very cool. I really like the second shot of the Dolphin, very spectacular.:D

multiweb
23-01-2010, 05:35 PM
:eyepop: This is soo cool! Amazing pictures. Those columns like cliffs are amazing. Cool boat too! :thumbsup:

Liz
23-01-2010, 09:34 PM
Beautiful shots Stephen .... amazing scenery and love the dolphins :thumbsup:

StephenM
23-01-2010, 10:21 PM
Thanks for the comments everyone! I was lucky to have the opportunity to do this trip, and I'm glad you like the images. It certainly is an amazing part of the country!

Cheers,
Stephen

gary
23-01-2010, 11:50 PM
Hi Stephen,

You are probably right! Certainly is spectacular. Some of the best shots of scenery
ever posted on this forum!

Best Regards

Gary

spacezebra
24-01-2010, 08:36 AM
Hi Stephen - Wow! The photos you have captured are truly stunning - thank you for posting. I think I need a holiday looking these spectacular scenes!

Cheers Petra d

Shep
24-01-2010, 09:12 AM
One word sums up how I feel looking at those......JEALOUS! :P

Looks like an awesome time and they are just fantastic pictures!

pgc hunter
24-01-2010, 06:17 PM
wow I had no idea such a thing even existed here! That looks like something straight off another planet!

Kevnool
25-01-2010, 08:44 AM
Great shots Stephen.
I,ll bet these shots go into the safe,must of been a great adventure.
You sure picked a great part of Australia to visit.
Cheers Kev.

StephenM
25-01-2010, 04:31 PM
Thanks very much Gary, Petra, Sarah, SAB and Kev! Glad you like them.

Cheers,
Stephen

RB
28-01-2010, 11:06 AM
Spectacular scenery Stephen !
Australia's natural treasures never cease to amaze me.

Thank you so much for sharing.

beren
28-01-2010, 11:01 PM
:) Wow, awesome ......top images

Jen
29-01-2010, 11:16 AM
;);) nice shots Stephen i love the dolphins BEAUTIFUL :thumbsup: