Back to the topic, since Bruny Island is an island, you need to take a ferry to go back and forth. When you buy tickets at the ferry station, there will be a ferry schedule. Be sure to check the time of the last ferry and rush back in advance, otherwise you will have to live on the island! Waiting in line for the ferry, this time Yunluo and An Chuyu rented a dark green X-Trail.
The last car on the far right. The ferry takes about 20 minutes, so you can walk to the boat to see the scenery. Get ready to go to the island! At this time, you can hear the sound of every car starting on the boat. It's very lively in those few seconds. Yunluo and An Chuyu first drove to adventurebay.
This is the narrow sandy isthmus that connects Bruny Island's North Island and South Island. When you walk to the observation deck, you will find that it is so beautiful! There is sea on both sides and you are in the middle. The beach here is also very good and there are not many people, but since it is in the southern part of the southern hemisphere, the weather is still relatively cold and you can't go to the sea yet.
There are few people and it is beautiful. This is the place Yunluo likes! Continuing to drive south, Yunluo and An Chuyu planned to go to the southernmost Cape Bruny Lighthouse. The last section of the road to the lighthouse was all dirt road. Fortunately, Yunluo and An Chuyu rented an SUV, otherwise they would have been dragged in many places.
There is a parking lot near the lighthouse. After parking the car, you need to walk the last section of the road. Finally, we arrived at the lighthouse. This is the southernmost point that Yunluo has reached on this trip, and it is also the southernmost place on the earth that Yunluo has visited so far. Looking down from the mountain of the lighthouse, the scenery here is also beautiful, no less than Wineglass Bay.
Leaving the lighthouse, Yunluo and An Chuyu passed by a green area with many sheep. Seeing Yunluo taking pictures of them, they came closer to look at Yunluo and An Chuyu. Yunluo and An Chuyu did not return along the original route, but chose to go east through the tropical rain forest to see the east side of the island. There are some exhibitions in this Yulin, showing how people used to collect wood.
We came to the east of Bruny Island, where there are beautiful reeds. After a short rest, Yunluo and An Chuyu drove back to the dock. They took the ferry back. In the evening, they drove back to Hobart. Yunluo and An Chuyu went to the ballandchain where they went yesterday to eat steak. They didn't expect to come to this restaurant twice.
Mount Wellington, Mona Museum, Salamanca Market - Mount Wellington - Museum of Ancient and Modern Art - Launceston [Itinerary Description] This morning Yunluo and An Chuyu went to visit the famous Salamanca Market, and then drove up Mount Wellington to see the whole Hobart from the mountain.
Next, drive to the Mona Museum, and drive to Launceston Airport in the afternoon to change cars and fly back to Melbourne. Hobart to Mount Wellington, and then to the Mona Museum self-driving route reference map: Hobart to Launceston Airport self-driving map.
[Attraction Description] Salamanca is the general name for all areas and activities related to Salamanca in Tasmania, Australia. It is located by the water southeast of the center of Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. It is a popular place for people in the suburbs to eat and relax. Many folk entertainment programs and public activities are held on the large lawns around it.
The famous Salamanca Market on Saturday is a great place to attract locals and tourists. Every night after dark, the nearby bars and restaurants are also popular choices. From December to January every year, entertainment and dining activities are held at the nearby pier. Mt Wellington is located 20 kilometers west of Hobart.
It is about a 20-minute drive and the elevation is 1,270 meters above sea level. There is an observation deck on the top of the mountain, where you can overlook the entire Hobart scenery and the Derwentriver River. You can also enjoy the snow scenery in winter. Mount Wellington has become the first choice for tourists to visit Hobart because of its unique geographical location.
It takes about 2 hours to walk to the top of the mountain along the mountain trail that was built and opened in 1937. You can also drive along the rugged motorway to reach the top. The Museum of Ancient and Modern Art (mona, museum of ancient and modern art) has an official introduction: When you travel to the end of the world, sail on the river.
On the off chance you might make it to mona. museum of old and new art. mona is located in tasmania, australia's southernmost tip - about as far away from the international art world as you can get. this underground paradise is home to the private collection of david walsh.
This local lad is at home at the poker tables of the casino world. His collection spans thousands of years, from ancient artefacts to a machine that poops every 2pm; from Australian modern masters (Blackman, Boyd, Nolan, Whiteley) to international contemporary stars (Delvoye.
Ikeda, Ofili, Kiefer). There are no explanatory texts on the gallery walls. But Yunluo and Anchuyu have the 'O', a handheld device for you to read art information (some of the insights are called pretentious 'artwank', or you would rather listen to David's neurotic rants).
You can also leave it blank - mona wants you to have your own opinion. Your truest reaction to what you see. If your reaction is: 'This is bullshit! ', you can also press the 'hate' key on the 'o'. Launceston is located in the north of Tasmania, Australia, and is the second largest city in Tasmania.
Population 103,200 (2006). Launceston is the third oldest city in Australia (after Sydney and Hobart) and has a large number of historical buildings and landscapes. [Start of the trip] The Salamanca Market is only held on Saturdays, which is why Yunluo and An Chuyu changed their itinerary and continued to live in Hobart.
(The original plan is now in Launceston) This is a very unique market. They sell local specialties and it is very lively. The black paper says, "yes, all our products are made in Tasmania". These cutting boards are very beautiful. Fresh flowers.
There is a park in the south of the market, where many people get up early to do morning exercises. Next, Yunluo and An Chuyu drove up Mt. Wellington, and the car could directly see the top of the mountain. The wind on the mountain was very strong that day. At first, Yunluo and An Chuyu were still wondering why so many people were sitting in their cars in the parking lot and why didn't they go out to take a look?
As soon as Yunluo got off the car, he realized that the wind was so strong that if you didn't hold the railing, you would be blown away. He swayed to the observation deck. You can't imagine how strong the wind was! My glasses were about to be blown away, so I had to hold them all the time! And then I couldn't hold the camera steady. I had to use a large aperture and high-speed shutter! If there is no wind, this place is still highly recommended!
The view is very wide. After going down the mountain, the next destination is Mona, the Museum of Ancient and Modern Art. The buildings here are very design-oriented. You can actually take pictures in the museum, which is great. Yunluo likes it. This kind of table tennis table is very creative. A certain Buddha is bound. There are also some artworks outside the museum, which are very interesting.
In addition, this museum is on a peninsula, where you can see the scenery in the distance. Leaving the museum. It was already afternoon, Yunluo and An Chuyu ran towards Launceston. There were few cars on the roads in Tasmania, and the scenery on both sides of the road was very beautiful. On the way, they passed a small town, which Yunluo later saw on the map.
It should be Campbelltown. Yunluo and An Chuyu had lunch here. After a rest, they continued on their way. They returned the car at the airport. Yunluo and An Chuyu were ready to fly back to Melbourne. The trip to Tasmania was over. Some people said it was a little New Zealand. But Yunluo thought that he had to go to New Zealand to experience it!
In the last two days in Australia, Yunluo and An Chuyu were already quite tired after 20 days of traveling, so they mainly wandered around Melbourne and did not arrange more attractions. [Start of the trip] After returning to Melbourne from Tasmania, Yunluo and An Chuyu went to a barbecue restaurant in Chinatown at night. The taste was very good.
The name of the restaurant is "Lao Haochi Dongbei BBQ", and the owner is a genuine Dongbei man. After eating edamame and lamb skewers, Yunluo and An Chuyu both felt very happy! For more information about this restaurant, Yunluo will introduce it in detail in the [Practical Guide to Food and Food] later.
As mentioned earlier, Yunluo and An Chuyu were hosted by friends in Melbourne. So they stayed at their friends' houses at night and did not book a hotel. The next day at noon, Yunluo and An Chuyu went to the Yarra River north of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne for a barbecue. There were many electric grills by the river, which were built with the help of the Melbourne government for the convenience of citizens!
The lamb legs I bought at the supermarket yesterday were delicious with butter. Australian lamb is really good, and it is really not on the same level as Chinese lamb. After eating, we started feeding the seagulls! After lunch, everyone took a walk nearby. To the west of the Royal Botanic Gardens is the Melbourne War Memorial. On the street in front of the memorial, horse-drawn carriages pass by from time to time.
It is said that this car is very expensive! In the afternoon, Yunluo and An Chuyu arrived at the city center of Melbourne. To the east of the city center is St. Patrick's Cathedral, the cathedral of the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne. It is in the Gothic Revival style. The church is a traditional east-west axis, with the altar at the east end and a Latin cross plane.
St. Patrick's Cathedral is the tallest church in Australia, followed by St. Paul's Cathedral of the Melbourne Anglican Church. Back to the river, the tallest building in Melbourne is called Eureka Tower, a skyscraper with a height of 297.3 meters. Calculated by the highest floor, the building is the tallest residential building in Australia.
However, if the spiral spire (also known as the sky mast) is included in the total height, Q1 on Queensland's Gold Coast ranks as the tallest residential building in Australia. The building's name comes from the Eureka Stockade, a rebellion that took place during the Victorian Gold Rush in 1854.
The design of the building also incorporates the event, with its golden crown symbolizing the gold rush and the red stripes symbolizing the bloodshed during the rebellion. The blue glass exterior of the building represents the blue background of the Eureka Stockade flag, while the white stripes represent the Eureka Stockade flag. Next to the Discovery Building is Crown, Melbourne's casino.
It has the largest complex casino in Australia, which cost 1.7 billion Australian dollars to build this "City of Freedom" that integrates high-end shopping malls, food courts, entertainment venues, luxury hotels, world-class spas and other entertainment facilities. In front of the casino, there are 8 10-meter-high "Water and Fire Pillars". Every night at the top of the hour, fireballs will be ejected from the mouth of the stone pillars.
The flames can reach up to 10 meters high, making it the world's largest man-made fireball. One theory is that a Feng Shui master was consulted when the casino was built, and the master said that it lacked fire in the five elements, so the casino owner adopted the Feng Shui master's advice to set up these pillars. The ejected fireballs not only fulfilled the Feng Shui, but also created the extravagant pomp of the Arab palace, becoming a famous landscape.
It was drizzling at the moment. The ground in front of the casino reflected the lights on the trees, shining with golden light. On the last day in Melbourne, Yunluo and An Chuyu mainly went shopping and bought gifts for their return home. Australian specialties include sheep oil, honey, and uggs. When they returned to Beijing, Yunluo and An Chuyu brought an extra box.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
At this point, the 20-day travelogue of Australia is complete. The following is a practical guide. The guide for self-driving in Australia. Since the guide for self-driving involves more content, I will introduce it separately. [Driver's license] You need to provide the original Chinese driver's license. And the English translation of the driver's license certified by NAATI (Australian Translators and Interpreters Qualifications Authority) will do.
The naati translation can be obtained in Australia or in China. You can find many on Taobao, and the price is about 25 Australian dollars (about 130 yuan). Some guides say that it is OK without a translation, but Yunluo has not tried it. Yunluo Car Rental provides these two documents.
If there are multiple drivers working in shifts, it is best for each driver to provide a driver's license and translation. Because if a traffic accident or violation occurs, the police will definitely want to see the driver's license. [Online car rental] There are six major car rental companies in Australia: Avis, budget, europcar, hertz, thrifty, redspot.
These companies usually have stores in the arrival hall of the airport and in the city. I recommend a comparison car rental website: This website will automatically compare the prices of the models provided by 6 car rental companies. Enter the time and place you plan to rent and return the car, and vroomroomvroom will sort all the models and prices of these 6 car rental companies from low to high.
For you to choose from. Save the time of logging into the official websites of various car rental companies to compare one by one. Find the right car model. Just book online directly, no advance payment is required, and you can cancel or change at any time without any charge. [Seat belt] Every member of the car must wear a seat belt, including the passengers in the back seat.
If you are caught by the police for not wearing a seat belt, you will be fined. [Speed limit] Pay attention to the speed limit signs on the roadside when driving. The maximum speed limit in Australia is 110km/h. However, based on Yunluo's experience of driving in Australia in the past few days, I found two characteristics. First, most cars exceed the speed limit by a little bit, for example, if the speed limit is 70, they usually drive at 80, and if the speed limit is 110, they usually drive at 120.
But it won't be more. Second, the speed limit in Australia is generally higher. Under the same road conditions, such as a two-way two-lane winding mountain road, the speed limit in China may be 40, while in Australia it will be 70. [Refueling] Gas stations in Australia are all self-service. When refueling, pay attention to the different oils. Gas is natural gas.
Diesel is diesel, unleaded is unleaded gasoline, there are many grades, Japanese cars just need to add 91. For other cars, it is best to ask the staff when picking up the car. When refueling, just hold the gun and refuel, and you need to keep holding it, unlike the domestic ones that have a clamp head, and the gun will automatically jump out when the oil is full.
Then go to the cashier at the gas station and tell them your gun number to pay. [Parking] You must look at the road signs when parking. Many parking lots in Australia charge time limits, and some have a maximum number of hours. The left side indicates that you can park for a maximum of two hours from 8 am to 5:30 pm from Monday to Friday, and you can park at any other time. Parking here is free.
The right side indicates that parking is allowed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Parking is allowed for a maximum of two hours and is charged. Parking is free at other times. Looking at this sign, it is a road sign next to the Salamanca Market. It means that parking is allowed from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
You can park for a maximum of 2 hours between 9am and 4pm on Sundays, and you cannot park between 5:30am and 3pm on Saturdays. You can park at any other time, and parking is free. [Traffic rules and precautions] 1. First of all, Australia drives on the left, and the driver sits on the right, which is opposite to mainland China, so you must be careful if you drive in Australia.
At the beginning, you can see how other cars drive and then follow them. The position of the turn signal and wiper of German cars is the same as that of China, that is, the left-hand turn signal; while Japanese cars are just the opposite, use the right hand to turn on the turn signal, so be sure to pay attention. Due to the problems caused by left-right switching, you may encounter them when driving.
Remember to be careful and pay attention to the distance between cars. For example, if you want to stay in the middle of the lane, the driver needs to be slightly to the right of the center line. This takes some time to adapt. 2. Traffic lights are basically the same as those in mainland China, but there are some differences when turning left. At intersections without a separate left turn lane.
If you encounter a red light, you cannot turn left. This is different from China, so please pay attention! (It seems that only China can turn right when the light is red) Please see this picture, which describes a separate left turn lane. In this case, you can turn left when the light is red, but you must give way to the car on the right. 3. Give way and stop When you encounter a giveway sign, you need to give way. (To be continued...)