Burnie to Ross

Thursday 27th

 

Left Somerset around 9:30am after marvelling at a flock of black cockatoos crunching up pine cones in the trees above us.  Today's drive was just over 200 km's - one of the longest stretches of this whole holiday.  Distances in Tassie are easy compared with mainland travel. 

 

Had a quick stop at Anvers Choclate in Latrobe... one of the kids needed a toilet stop - convenient really as we were near the chocolates and knew they had free taste testing... couldn't just use their toilets could we!!

 

Stopped for an hour or two in the historic village of Westbury - complete with its lovely grassy village green... supposedly the only 'authentic' village green in the Southern Hemisphere.  Enjoyed lunch on the green before having a short walk around town. 

 

Westbury was just over halfway through our journey - the second half was just under 100 km's, to the even more historic town of Ross, which is south, on the road to Hobart.  The small caravan park is right on the river, near the well known bridge.  Everything is within walking distance of our camp site.  Bordering the park is a well constructed stone wall. 

Set up, wandered around the town, spent some time down by the river before having dinner.  Once the kids were in bed, we took turns to wander around after dark to see some of the historic landmarks lit up.

 

What old village is complete without an old red phone box, or two?  Ross is a very pretty town to wander around in.