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Cycling Tasmania part 2: Hobart & West Coast

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Together with Julian, I discovered Hobart for a few days. Afterwards I continued towards the west coast, further across the mountain region, up to Devonport and finally back to Melbourne by ferry. However, all that wasn’t as easy as it may sound… MONA and Mt. Wellington Our first destination was MONA – The Museum of Old and New Art –  the next morning. Probably the best known sight in Hobart. The MONA is situated at the northern edge of the […]

Cycling Tasmania part 1: Devonport – Hobart

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Cycling Tasmania in winter, a good idea? I didn’t really know but wanted to try it. From Melbourne to Devonport by ferry and from there further by bicycle. That was the plan. However, sometimes plans don’t work out. Nevertheless it was well worth it… Melbourne – Devonport TAS by ferry You could of course fly to Tasmania. However, it’s always a bit of a hazel with a bike and I anyway fly already more than enough. Therefore I decided to […]