I’m leaving Hobart! | On my way for a solo-camping trip #excited
Only a week ago, I had to change my travel plans last minute when rising COVID‑19 cases began spreading through Victoria. Looking back, it turned out to be a very wise decision — several days later Melbourne went into lockdown again.
The change meant skipping my planned mainland stop and flying straight to Tasmania instead — without any pre‑made itinerary, maps, or bookings. It was pure “see‑what‑happens” travel, and I loved every bit of it.
Settling into Hobart
For the first week, I based myself in Hobart, Tasmania’s capital. After months of rural living, it felt good to wander city streets again — markets buzzing, cafés on every corner, and Mount Wellington keeping watch in the background.
I’ll probably put together a full Hobart Travel Guide soon and an after‑movie once the editing‑in‑a‑hostel chaos settles down. So if you’re planning a trip here, keep your eyes on this site: both are coming soon!
The week in Hobart flew by — art galleries, coastal walks, live music, and ferry rides across the Derwent. It reminded me how much I’d missed being on the move. Tasmania already feels like a perfect mix between mainland charm and island peace.
Where to next?
So with Hobart adventures wrapped up, it’s time to pick the next destination, and I think I’ve made the right call: Bruny Island! Tomorrow, I’ll catch the bus from Hobart down to Kettering, then hop on the ferry to Bruny Island — a small but spectacular slice of Tasmania, about 30 minutes off the coast.
From King Island, to Hobart, and now Bruny Island — the adventure truly continues!My main goals? Simple: see the Cape Bruny Lighthouse and (if luck’s on my side) spot the famous albino wallabies. I’ve also noted a few beaches and viewpoints, but beyond that, I’m leaving things open. I’ll be hitch‑hiking my way around, which means every day could look completely different — a kind of travel roulette I’ve missed dearly. There are plenty of organised tours from Hobart, but after 14 months of schedules and work shifts, I’m craving spontaneity. If I end up somewhere unexpected, that’s even better.
A map for the journey
From now on, I’ll start including a small map with each new post, so it’s easier to follow the route. Tasmania’s geography can be tricky, and half the fun is figuring out how all the islands and peninsulas connect.
Leaving Hobart feels bittersweet, but in the best way — it’s proof that life on the road is back in motion again. After 14 months on one island, it feels unreal to be packing for another. The contrast is wild: King Island was calm and steady; Bruny promises cliffs, wildlife, and winding coastal drives.
I’ll keep you updated on future changes as the trip unfolds. For now, I’m just grateful to finally be travelling again — with the same backpack, the same excitement, and no fixed plan.
Who knows where this adventure will take me after Bruny Island? But there’s no need to overthink it. It’s time to board the ferry, feel the sea breeze again, and see where the road (or wave) leads.
Here’s to new horizons — Bruny Island, here I come!
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