Strahan, Tasmania is going to be on most serious birder’s itineraries as it is one of the few places in Australia to see Eastern Ground Parrots reliably.  It’s actually a cute seaside town with lots of local charm.

We did a car swap in Hobart after leaving Bruny Island since I got a better rate with Thrifty Car Hire via RACQ.

It’s a beautiful drive through the mountains from Hobart to Strahan.

We stayed at the Wilderness Lodge which I reviewed here.

Traditional pub accomodation, also good meals can be found here.

Misty sunrise

Flushing a Ground Parrot

A short walk away from the Wilderness Lodge, we saw Emu-wrens and Superb Fairy-wrens.