Tasmania: Australia's Hidden Jewel

Sunday 17th May.. Very windy night BUT the sun has shone all day and it is dry. I could see the Mountain and snow so I went for a drive. Drove through town, along the waterfront by Constitution Dock famous at the end of the Sydney/Hobart yacht race. There were plenty of people about, many taking photographs [tourists? most likely..] As I drove along Davey Street which is the main road heading south towards the Southern Outlet I noticed many trees are now bare. The wind of the last few days has stripped them. Turning left at the top of Davey street I drove up the Southern Outlet heading for Mount Nelson.

I was looking for a good view of Mount Wellington to photograph. Mt Nelson is a good spot to visit. There is an old signal station and cafe for people to enjoy and of course a great view down onto the harbour and south towards Bruny Island. It is very relaxing to sit in the cafe watching the sea with its ever changing colours.

I found a spot or two although really there wasnt a great deal of snow to be seen.

The first shot is taken from Mount Nelson and the second from near my home, showing the opposite side of the mountain.

Saturday there was apparently so much snow that the road to the peak was closed to cars.