"They call the wind Ma-rye-ah" Yes they pronouce it Ma-rye-ah, not Maria. Its named after an aboriginal tribe that used to inhabit. Talk about wind - blew all the cobwebs out of my brain. It blew the Entire day and didn't matter if you were on the coast or inland. A very small island that has a lot of history. Started off at aboriginal colony, then a convict establishment; followed by a private wine/silk-making industry by an Italian, then a large National Portland Cement plant, then a holiday-island for the rich in the early 1900s, and its been a Nat'l Park since around 1976. No shops or restaurants on the island. One dorm style cook-your own food and camping is available. The island has several interesting walks. Fossil Cliffs where they gathered cement by rail line to the cement plant. Painted Cliffs - sculpted sandstone cliffs stained with iron oxide in a myriad of colours. Its a 30 min ferry ride to/from and was quite rough on way back.
We continued up the island to town of Bicheno, near start point of Freycinet National Park. Drive was magnificent, jaw-dropping scenery.
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Hi there Audrey: Just caught up on your blog. Sounds like you're having quite the trip. How wonderful. Bill and I have just returned from a week in Mexico. Couldn't pass up a good deal. Looking forward to seeing all your photo's and catching up upon your return. Sarah
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