West Coast

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In the western wilderness of Tasmania in Australia, there is a remote historic mining town which is rather beautiful and peaceful, named Corinna. It is the gateway to the Tarkine - second largest temperate rainforest in the world. I went there in a winter break, and pitched my tent (was the only tent there) just in front of this river - Pieman River (quite like the name). Almost after the gold sunset, fog started rising from the surface of Pieman River. Then, the whole tone went so #Blue! Everything was just right!

However, the second day, when I rented a kayak to explore surroundings by river, a tourism board caught my attention. It WAS nothing rather than description of this place, BUT this river turns out to be named after a convict who bacause of his repeated CANNIBALISM!!!! In the year of 1822, the convict Alexander Oearce finally recaptured, after few escapes, with bits of Thomas Cox's (another convict he escaped with) hands and fingers in his pockets. Even though I was horrified by this plausible true story, I finished reading the story with disgust for Pieman River.

Since I have already paied for the rental of a kayak, I figured that I have to go into the Pieman River with a sense of disgust. Fortunitely, the scenery was simply so great that I left behind that horribly inhuman story.
In the western wilderness of Tasmania in Australia, there is a remote historic mining town which is rather beautiful and peaceful, named Corinna. It is the gateway to the Tarkine - second largest temperate rainforest in the world. I went there in a winter break, and pitched my tent (was the only tent there) just in front of this river - Pieman River (quite like the name). Almost after the gold sunset, fog started rising from the surface of Pieman River. Then, the whole tone went so #Blue! Everything was just right!

However, the second day, when I rented a kayak to explore surroundings by river, a tourism board caught my attention. It WAS nothing rather than description of this place, BUT this river turns out to be named after a convict who bacause of his repeated CANNIBALISM!!!! In the year of 1822, the convict Alexander Oearce finally recaptured, after few escapes, with bits of Thomas Cox's (another convict he escaped with) hands and fingers in his pockets. Even though I was horrified by this plausible true story, I finished reading the story with disgust for Pieman River.

Since I have already paied for the rental of a kayak, I figured that I have to go into the Pieman River with a sense of disgust. Fortunitely, the scenery was simply so great that I left behind that horribly inhuman story.
I took this shot on my way to climb Mt. Murchison.  Had to stop and get that early morning mist.
Midlands which includes tranquil scenes, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Queenstown showing rainforest and a river or creek
Cradle Mountain Hotel

Cradle Mountain Hotel

4 out of 5
3718 Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain TAS
The price is HK$1,843 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
HK$1,843
HK$2,028 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Our room was clean, comfortable, spacious and well-appointed. It had a lovely view of the bush and afforded an opportunity for sighting wildlife, however the balcony was minute. The breakfast buffet was varied and adequate. The quality of our evening meals was excellent and the staff serving us were ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Cradle Mountain Hotel
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

4.5 out of 5
4038 Cradle Mountain Road Tasm Cradle Mountain TAS
The price is HK$2,070 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
HK$2,070
HK$2,277 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Room was spotless and brillant fire and bathroom. Bed was very comfortable..Staff very helpful in all areas of complex. About 5pm wombats and Wallabies roam the grounds.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
Strahan Village

Strahan Village

4 out of 5
The Esplanade Strahan TAS
The price is HK$889 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
HK$889
HK$982 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Strahan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room was clean but a little dated and the shower grout needed mould attended to! For the cost of the room it really needs a bathroom reno. No recycling bins provided (odd on the edge of a wilderness conservation are). Room ‘looked’ on the car park so as opposed to a garden with cars coming and going ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Strahan Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cradle Highlander

Cradle Highlander

3.5 out of 5
3876 Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain TAS
Stay at this aparthotel in Cradle Mountain. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Devils at Cradle and Dove Canyon Track ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (734 reviews)
Great clean chalet in prime position. Had everything we needed for our stay in terms of comfort and cooking.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Cradle Highlander
Zeehan Bush Camp

Zeehan Bush Camp

2 out of 5
Hurst Street Zeehan TAS
Stay at this campsite in Zeehan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum and Zeehan Golf Club are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (141 reviews)
Clean comfy great amenities friendly staff.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Zeehan Bush Camp
Strahan Bungalows

Strahan Bungalows

4 out of 5
Cnr Andrew & Harvey Streets Strahan TAS
Stay at this apartment in Strahan. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Strahan Golf Club and West Coast Reflections are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (407 reviews)
Self check in was easy. Unit was clean and spacious. Availability of a laundry is a bonus.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Strahan Bungalows
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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