Scamander

 11 - 12 December 2021

Because the east coast of Tasmania is a very popular tourist destination we booked ahead for a spot in the caravan park in Scamander - hoping that the weather would clear. We set off from Mole Creek, through Deloraine and on towards the turn-off that would take us through St Mary's. The weather wasn't too promising and it was icy cold and drizzling rain when we stopped at the local market in Fingal. We could see blue sky ahead so were hopeful.

It was only lunch time when we arrived in Scamander so we opted for another pub lunch rather than going straight to the caravan park. Another nice meal, this time with a fire going, and a great view of the river mouth. After lunch we drove the short distance to the caravan park and checked in. We were expecting it to be quite crowded but we were surprised to see only three sites occupied (including ours). We chose a spot near the camp kitchen and amenities. It was cold and windy but the rain held off long enough for us to go for a long walk along the bush tracks to the beach then up to the river mouth and back through the bush to the caravan park. 

We took advantage of the well equipped camp kitchen, which we had all to ourselves, so we could stay out of the wind. After our final night camping for a while we set off for our temporary home in Hobart, and time with our girls.