Tassie Experience: Top Five

by Judy Livingston

Editor’s Note: this Tassie Experience article has been written for Think Tasmania by Judy Livingston of Eye See Personalised Tours.  I met Judy at a Facebook workshop at Business East in Bellerive.  It was easy to see she was passionate about her local business, but also very considerate of her customers.  I asked Judy this question:  of the many, many fabulous places in Tasmania, what special trips have you and your guests really enjoyed?  Luckily she agreed to share some of her Tasmanian secrets with us, and this is the result.

Judy Livingston with her Tassie experience tour vehicles

1. Evandale Village Fair

I wonder how many people have had the chance to get dressed up and go to work driving a modern vehicle, but outfitted in 1880’s high fashion?  I had the opportunity to accompany a group who wanted to experience the penny farthing championships in Evandale, held each year in the beautiful, historic Tasmanian town.

To really get in the spirit of things, we decided to make it a day to remember.  We all experienced our 15 seconds of fame being photographed as much as the bicycles themselves, by the visitors to the town.

The Evandale Village Fair is definitely a unique Tassie experience!

2. Cradle Mountain National Park

I am fortunate in being able to see Cradle Mountain in all its spring glory.  Spring at Cradle Mountain is a sight to be seen and remembered as the native wild flowers are abundant and spectacular.  While walking around Dove Lake it was a bit of a concern to see visitors having to hold mountains up… but they seemed to be enjoying the challenging Tassie experience!

Judy Livingston can take guests to Cradle Mountain National Park

3. New Norfolk & Derwent Valley

Autumn would have to be the best time of year with beautiful blue skies and mild temperatures and the stunningly beautiful colours of the leaves.  New Norfolk in the Derwent Valley would be one of the most spectacular areas with the willows and poplars lining the Derwent River on either side.  On a day when the river is mirror calm words cannot describe the beauty of the area.

Eye See Personalised Tours include the Derwent Valley Tassie experience

4. Richmond & Coal River Valley

One of the most popular places for people travelling to Tasmania would have to be Richmond.  This Tassie experience has it all.  The close proximity to Hobart and the Coal Valley vineyards; quaint little shops selling everything from candy to antiques and everything in between; and some beautifully preserved historic buildings including the beautiful old Richmond Bridge and St Johns Catholic Church.  Both of these buildings are the oldest in Australia that are still being used today.

Richmond is a highlight on the Eye See Personalised Tours itinerary

5. Tasman Peninsula & Tasmanian East Coast

With so many diversely beautiful places to see in Tasmania one of my favourites would be the Cape Raoul Lookout in the Tasman Peninsula area.  While carefully walking along the bush track, there is a chance of catching a glimpse of a wallaby.  After an hour you are rewarded with the most stunning view over the Great Southern Ocean.  It is like standing on the edge of the world.

Beautiful coastal scenery: a Tassie experience not to be missed

The east coast of Tasmania has some stunning scenery and beaches.  Everyone knows the famous Wineglass Bay, Bay of Fires and Bicheno but just a short diversion 24km south of Swansea is the beautiful Lisdillon Saltworks along the Saltworks Road.  There is the chance to wander around the ruins but also there are spectacular views across Great Oyster Bay to the Freycinet National Park.

Eye See Personalised Tours giving you the ultimate Tassie experience

Eye See Personalised Tours Gourmet Food!

There is stunning Tasmanian food available to everyone.  Some is gourmet; some is purchased directly from the farm gate.  However it gets to your plate you know it will be good.  I love to prepare food directly from my garden using fresh ingredients or eggs from the chooks.

When you do visit Tassie, experience the local produce. It's a delight!

The delight on people’s faces when they know it is from your garden is priceless.  For many it brings back childhood memories of the backyard garden and fresh baking smells coming from mum or grandma’s kitchen.

A fresh, gourmet lunch is provided by Eye See Personalised Tours

Eye See Personalised Tours offer many other Tassie Experience options.
It must have been very difficult for Judy to narrow her choice to
just a top five!!  So thank-you on behalf of Think Tasmania readers.

Map of Judy Livingston’s Top 5 Tassie Experience Locations…

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