Strahan is an essential stop on the west coast of Tasmania. The former fishing village has become the starting point for many outdoor activities including cruises, bushwalks or seaplane rides. The locality is now considered as the capital of Tasmania for adventures. For this reason it is recommended to stay there a few nights. iPhoneography Oz has tested Strahan Bungalows for you, located two minutes away from the city centre. The bungalows are fully equipped with two bedrooms, a kitchen and a lounge/dining room of suitable size. The interior is modern and spotlessly clean. We are not surprised to learn that the facility has won the 2009 Tasmanian Tourism "People's Choice" Award. Best of all, Sheree and Grant, the owners, have confirmed to us that the bungalows will soon be equipped with a Wi-Fi network.

iPhoneography Oz was a guest of Strahan Bungalows.

Heimat Chalets is a holiday accomodation located less than an hour away from Hobart, on the road to Strahan on the west coast of Tasmania. It is a feel good retreat in the middle of a 40 hectare property. The view over the picturesque Derwent Valley is spectacular. The chalets are well decorated, modern style and fully equipped. The comfort of luxury at affordable prices! After having your breakfast, do not forget to feed the animals of the property including some really cute alpacas. We only stayed one night. We would have loved to stay longer!

iPhoneography Oz was a guest of Heimat Chalets.

Tasmania has countless bed and breakfast's (B&B). An additional tourist attraction for travelers. Nothing like staying with a host, rather than in a hotel, to appreciate more of the warmth of the population. It is also a great way to learn more about the area and discover secret places that you would not find in guidebooks. So we decided to do a review of this industry in Tasmania. The first to greet us is Anabel's of Scottsdale, in the town of the same name, halfway between Launceston and the East Coast. It is not really a hotel. It is not really a bed and breakfast. It is not really a motel. Anabel's of Scottsdale combines the advantages of the three categories without the drawbacks. The rooms are separated from the main building where the reception and dining room are. They are large and have all fully equipped kitchens. Due to the season we did not see any flowers, but the garden of the property is classified as a National Trust. Staying at Anabel's of Scottsdale is a pure pleasure. Be sure to chat with Andrea, the owner. In addition to her extreme kindness, she will provide you with all necessary information about activities to do in the area. We recommend it!

iPhoneography Oz was a guest of Anabel's of Scottsdale.

Tasmania is an Australian island and state located 240 kilometres south-east of the mainland's coasts. It is only slightly smaller than Ireland, and internationally known for its Tasmanian devil, featuring Looney Tunes cartoons from Warner Bros. Pictures (Taz). But it is much more than that. The island is a gem that has a rich, natural and preserved environment part of UNESCO World Heritage List. There are many prejudices, including weather, on this island. It was feared that we would have rain and cold during our visit. But we have had beautiful and mild weather, even if winter is coming. Some landscapes are breathtaking (photo). Some of the Tasmanian beaches are very similar to parts of Polynesia. Tourism plays a major role in the economy of the island. Do not expect to find all-inclusive resorts, and happily! Here you stay in bed and breakfasts or cottages. We had initially planned to spend two weeks in Tasmania. We just extended our stay for an extra week!

At the entrance of the Blue Mountains shortly after Glenbrook, hides a small well-kept secret: Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum located at the former property of the artist. We did not really know much of his work, but Norman Lindsday was a prolific artist. In addition to his etchings and paintings his most famous work is likely to remain The Magic Pudding, a children's book among the most popular of Australian literature from which an animated feature-length film adaption was released in 2000. That said, the real secret is a cottage where you can stay behind the palm trees a few metres from Lindsay's Cafe. To really enjoy the tranquility of the place spending the night there is the perfect way to do it. We were fortunate enough to experience it and highly recommend it to you.

iPhoneography Oz was a guest of Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum.