Freycinet National Park

 My tour included a hike up to the lookout at Wineglass Bay and down to the beach, which is located in Freycinet National Park.  As we walked along the path, a little wallaby popped out.  Much to my surprise, there was a little Joey on board!  So cool to be up that close to one.  The folklore says that there was a whaling station located at one end of the bay.  When they slaughtered the whales, the blood would fill the bay, giving it the name of “Wineglass Bay”.  The hike up was beautiful as well as our picnic lunch at the beach. 

 In the evening I went on a Little Blue Penguin viewing.  No picture taking was allowed, and only the guide had a flashlight to guide our way through the sanctuary.  We watched as they waddled their way up out of the water and onto the beach.  They continued past us as we stood buy watching.  They were making their way into their burrows for the night.  It was an amazing sight to witness.

A blow hole near the penguin sanctuary.

  We stopped at a roadside oyster farm.  A dozen for $15 ...