Derwent Bridge, Tasmania, Australia

... too expensive, so we elected instead to call on as many of the providores at their point of supply on our journey around Tasmania and sample their wares at the supply end, rather than the retail end. We lunched at Cradle Mountain Lodge's Tavern and then ...

... in the mountains and the temperatures by night could reach minus 10 degrees ! The only hotel open was called the "Derwent Bridge" hotel, with a very "french chalet de montagne" look inside, timber everywhere, huge central fireplace and old pairs of skis ...

... everyday of the week. By cab ? No way ! It'll cost me more than my budget for the whole week in Tasmania !!! But the owner of the Derwent Bridge hotel found the solution for me : hitch-hiking ! Ok, the only solution anyway... Here I am, waking up early on ...

This morning after a hearty breakfast, we drive the 7 kms from the Ranger Station at Cradle Mountain Village to Dove Lake and set off on the Dove Lake Walk (1-2 hours) which follows the whole circuit of Dove Lake taking you near the base of Cradle ...