Mount Wellinton - Hobart

Mount Wellington dominates the town of Hobart and overlooks the Derwent River and on a fine day it is worth a visit.
This dolerite mountain is over 4000 feet high and carries snow to 400 ft in the winter.
You can drive up (or cycle as some do!). The road winds to the very top where there is a viewing platform and an observation area. If you look closely you can just see Hobart's Wrest Point Casino on the bay.
But dress for the cold. Even on a good day the temperature can be 10degrees below that of Hobart and with nothing to stop it, the wind tries to blow you over.
From the top of the mountain you can get a 360 degree view of the south west of Tasmania and down to the Southern Ocean.
It’s remarkable.
Pics: Viewing platform and snow - it’s still cold in Southern Tasmania in September

Happy Birthday to me

When you live alone, you don't look forward to Birthdays and Christmases.
And yesterday was my big day and now it's over, I can move on and catch up on some of the things I need to catch up on - such as updating my Blog.
So for starters, here’s a pic of yours truly taken last week on the top of Mount Wellington in Hobart.
Look closely and you can see snow on the ground – and Hobart and the Derwent River in the background.
Yesterday the sun was shining in Launceston and I think spring is on the way.