As we assembled, in chilly and breezy conditions, Collins Cap did a reasonable impersonation of a volcano.
A brisk walk uphill warmed us up.
Views from, and at, the point
Government House (not our lunch venue)
Boat houses (30)
Tasman Bridge
Obligatory wave from Jay.
Looking across Cornelian Bay as we make our way towards the boat houses.
Pied Oystercatcher
Looking back the way we have come.
Behind the boat sheds
Pardalotes nest in these holes in the sandstone
A few washed up individuals
An old boat launching contraption which has seen better days
Continuing around the coast towards the bridge.
The Spirit of Hobart taking historic harbour cruise
Mount Direction and Gunners Quoin behind Selfs Point fuel storage.
Remains of the floating bridge (pre dated the Tasman Bridge) in the foreground
Tas has the bridge named after him
After a circuit around the perimeter of Government House and taking paths through Queen's Domain we were running a bit late so we descended to the Royal Botanical Gardens as a way back to our homeward track
Some chose the sealed bike track for speed and ease...
Others chose the shrubbery and got a bit distracted by an unusual eucalypt. Leaves said cordata, but the trunk didn't.
Back at the parking area we were intrigued by this collection of cars in a driveway.
Map (incomplete but at least it agreed to be uploaded this time)
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