Rochelle Dare - Undiscovered Tasmania: A Locals Guide to Finding Adventure

Lets get one thing clear: this is not your cookie- cutter travel guide about Tasmania.

This is Tasmania, Tassie, the Apple Isle, Island state and lutruwita in palawa kani,
the language of the palawa people. Its the place we have called home for all of our
lives, we are locals. We were both born and bred in Tasmania and spent most our
childhoods holidaying in our home state.

We are Rochelle and Wally Dare and we started our blog Lets Go Dare in
2018, which was an idea we had while on the road to show our curious friends
and family where we were headed. It just grew from there! This book is our take
on the island state we live in, and how we explore every nook and cranny at every
possible opportunity.

Rochelle hails from the Derwent Valley and, as her old man was an active
member of a Tasmanian four- wheel drive club, she spent her childhood on weekend
adventures off- the- beaten track or on Sunday drives to small towns to working
bees cleaning up local cemeteries. Wally was one of seven kids and, with a family
this size, they had little option for holidays except to explore the surrounds. His
childhood was made up of camping trips to the lakes or countryside with his
siblings, who would all pack into the familys Toyota Dyna. Now we have a family
of our own with our daughter Teddie, who loves to explore as much as we do!
Here you will not find entries on popular destinations like Wineglass Bay and
Cradle Mountain, rather this book is a personal assortment of adventures, broken
down into themes for you to draw inspiration from and say, Hey, lets go there. We
take you deep into the Corinna ( kurina) Wilderness ( see p. ), along stretches of
beautiful beaches and to our favourite places to camp. There are charming towns
to discover, full of antique stores, historical museums and local stories. We share
Tassies burgeoning food scene with you from farm- to- plate restaurants to cafes
with food and interiors to- die- for, plus the best fish and chips in the state.

There are many uniquely Tasmanian experiences, like the Floating Sauna
on Lake Derby ( see p. ) and a visit to the 19th- century
Salmon Ponds ( see p. ). Tasmanias landscapes are diverse: from the
moon- like mining town of Queenstown ( see p. ) to the rolling green hills of King
Island ( see p. ) that make it so perfect for dairy products. We share with you the
hidden gems and places we hold dear to our heart.

We are so honoured to be bringing you this, our first- ever book Undiscovered
Tasmania . So, sit back and enjoy some of the best experiences in Tasmania.
Rochelle & Wally Dare
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Tunbridge
Poatina
Waddamana
Falmouth
Melton
Mowbray
Derby
Egg Lagoon
Strathgordon
Grassy
Whitemark
Memana
Palana
Emita
Port Arthur
Pyengana
Corinna
Lilydale
Dunalley
Orford
Currie
Tarraleah
Geeveston
Exeter
Dover
Bothwell Oatlands
Campbell Town
Ross
Swansea
St Marys
Bicheno
Triabunna
Eaglehawk Neck
Stanley
Waratah
Strahan
Town
Smithton
Bridgewater
Bridport
Scottsdale
Sorell
Westbury Perth
Huonville
Deloraine
George
Latrobe
Penguin
Zeehan
Queenstown
Rosebery
Wynyard
St Helens
Somerset
Sorell
Port
New
Norfolk
Blackmans
Bay
LAUNCESTON
BURNIE
DEVONPORT
HOBART
King Island
Flinders Island
Maria Island
Bruny Island
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VIII UNDISCOVERED TASMANIA
Tips for Travelling on
Tasmanian Roads
Tasmania is a wonderful state for driving in, full of scenic
wilderness, waterfalls, mountains, beaches, fascinating
towns, and a renowned food and wine scene.

However, it is different to driving in other states and
territories in Australia, as although distances might look
short on a map, there are a lot of winding and narrow roads
that slow you down. These can creep up on you suddenly,
so please be aware of the signs warning you of sweeping
corners and winding roads ahead, and take appropriate care.

Youll also find its not as easy to overtake on Tasmanian
roads as there are less dual- lane roads and highways than
in other parts of Australia. Longer trip times and windy roads
also mean great driving concentration is required.

Tassie is full of sights that are seen directly off the side
of the road. If you do want to stop for a look or to take a
snap, please make sure you pull over safely and well clear of
the road.

Dont be afraid to go off- the- beaten track a little and by
that we mean if you see a signpost that sparks your curiosity,
if its safe to do so and its a public road then go for a little
adventure. Be mindful, though, to be respectful of Aboriginal
culture as some land has sacred purpose. Lots of roads may
link up to where you are heading, so check your map and
take the scenic route. Also be aware that some roads
require a National Parks Pass ( see p. ).

Be prepared for sudden weather changes too, as the old
saying that you get seven seasons in one day in Tassie is
true, so be ready for all conditions. Black ice is commonly
found on cold frosty mornings where a thin layer of clear
ice sets on the road, and may not be visible to the eye. As