Marcus Wilson’s Blog

….continued from last post….

The next morning was the start of my final day on Bruny Island. Of course I had Chicken Bosciolla on toast for breakfast, followed by a cup of strong coffee.

I packed my things into the Zook and made my way to the north island. Magnificent views along the way and lots of dirt roads. By this time I was getting to know the Zook and all it’s special ways. It loves the higher revs… so for about 10kms of winding dirt road, the windows came down and I went for it… what a blast, slipping and sliding all over the place. A great little car

The little beast Suzuki Sierra

Apart from the magnificent scenery, there really isn’t much to do on the north section of Bruny Island. It’s not very ‘toursity’, but it is worth the drive to to top of the island if only for the view towards Hobart and Mt Wellington. You can go right to the waters edge in a 4WD or leave your sedan on the bitumen and take a short walk. I think I was there for about 90 mins, taking photos or just sitting back and taking in the serenity. Very bloody nice.

Just one of the great views from the top of Bruny Island

Then it was time to make my move towards the ferry. I had arranged to go to the cricket that afternoon with Davo and long lost cousin Leigh.

The drive back to the ferry was more of the same, magnificent scenery and well maintained dirt roads… lots of fun

The 'Mirambeena' vehicular ferry docks at Bruny Island.

It turned out to be a great day for cricket at Bellerive Oval… sunny weather, great crowd and I got to meet a cousin for the first time. Tassie lost to Victoria in the 20Twenty match… but it was still a great way to spend a few hours on a Sunday arvo, and at only $12 entry, great value for money! After the cricket I heading back to Eaglehawk Neck.

HOWZAT!!! Is he out? You be the judge

Next day I decided to head to an area on the Tasman Peninsular called The Coal Mines. This is an area where convicts used to mine coal. What’s left is relics of convict built buildings. It free to have a look around. It is well presented and well maintained. Definitely worth a visit.

The Coal Mines - Tasman Peninsular

My next big adventure was fishing! I booked myself on a fishing charter with Doongara Fishing Charters. I arrived at the Pirates Bay jetty at 7.30 am and joined a middle aged couple from SA, a biker type dude from WA and two best mates from QLD.

The weather was shocking… wind, rain, about a 1-2 metre swell, but we persisted. We ventured down the coast towards Cape Hauy near The Totem Pole and the Candlestick and bottom fished in numerous areas. Unfortunately the weather was keeping all the nice fish away. However as the day progressed, the weather came good, and so did the fishing! I double hooks a Parrot fish & a small Gurnard. Both had to go back though… Parrot fish taste like shit and the Gurnard was to small.

Double hook up... Parrot fish & Gurnard

Candlestick & Totem Pole.

After we had all caught a couple of nice sized Gurnard and towards the end of the trip, I caught the fish of the day. I nice sized Perch. Yay me!!!    It was my dinner the following evening.

Fish of the day... a nice Perch

New years eve was fast approaching, and I had no concrete plans. David was heading to the Falls Festival, so I asked Leigh, my newly found cousin what he was up to. He had not plans either, but said for me to come over anyway and see what happens.

At this point I will say, ask no questions, get told no lies. It was a great night. I had a ball… what I can remember of it

The next few days I basically spent recovering from new years eve and taking photos around Eaglehawk Neck for my Eaglehawk Neck website.

It was then time to sadly depart Tassie and head back for the rat race this is Sydney. I can’t wait to return tp Tassie… and it will be much sooner than I anticipated!!… more of that later.