Tasmanian Odyssey

22/05/2024

Massive ahhhh factor!

22/05/2024

A beautiful photo of one of my favourite places on earth!

Stunning sunrise kayak worth getting up for.
Photo credit Andrew Fraser - the shot says it all.

19/05/2024

Happy 40th birthday to one of the best platypus spotting places in Australia!

HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY to us!

09/05/2024

Fab news about the OBP!

We have a new record for our Orange-bellied Parrot (OBP) breeding season! Seventy-four fledglings were produced from 33 nest-boxes, which is the highest number and proportion of nests recorded in the wild since monitoring began in 1993.

Eighteen captive-bred adult OBPs were released for breeding and 40 captive-bred juveniles were released in late summer ahead of migration. A total of 188 OBPs are estimated to have migrated from Melaleuca at the end of the breeding season.

Work is now underway to track OBPs during their migration over the non-breeding period.

Thank you to our recovery team staff, volunteers, researchers and to our mainland captive institutions we collaborate with for all our efforts in making this breeding season a success.

Check out NRE Tas’s website for more information on the 2023-24 breeding season results: https://nre.tas.gov.au/about-the-department/news/successful-breeding-season-for-orange-bellied-parrots

23/04/2024

One of our guests! favourites!

13/04/2024

Introducing our little sponsored devil, Hermione! You can visit her on a Tasmanian Odyssey at Devils at Cradle wildlife sanctuary, Cradle Mountain

🌟INTRODUCING HERMIONE🌟

Hermione will be turning two in June of this year, ending her terrible teens. She is one of several female Tasmanian devils recommended to breed in 2024, and there has already been some interest in her from our male residents. She was hand raised by Keeper Sarah and has a bit of a spicy personality. She has been a frequent star of both the Joey Encounters and After Dark Feeding Tours over the last year.

Hermione has been sponsored and named by Susie of Tasmanian Odyssey, a long time supporter of Devils@Cradle and our conservation work.

A word from the sponsor:
"Hermione is such a pretty name for a much-maligned beautiful animal. Also after Hermione from Harry Potter, and after one of my favourite David Bowie songs, Letter to Hermione! I’m an obsessive life long David Bowie fan and he was a bit of a devil too 😊

Most of my Tasmanian guests come to Tasmania with high hopes of seeing a Tasmanian devil, and booking through me they do so in the knowledge that I only support Tasmanian owned and run businesses, and they are all very happy that their trip gives them the chance to give a little bit back to those who strive to help Tasmania’s wildlife and environment."

The Devils@Cradle team would like to send a huge thank you and congratulations to Susie and Tasmanian Odyssey for their ongoing support!

10/04/2024

The reflections in Strahan this morning are surreal! Thank you to our guests Frances and Alan for sharing, ahead of their cruise down the Gordon River.

09/04/2024

A fabulous selection of photos from Sally and Dave’s trip with Tasmanian Odyssey last month. Thank you for sharing with us!

21/02/2024

Thanks to Bonorong and its superb staff, thousands of lives are saved every year. Don’t miss a chance to visit this wonderful sanctuary with a private tour - including the Animal Hospital - on your Tasmanian Odyssey.

It's time for another Staff Spotlight! 🥰

Bonorong is lucky to have a team filled with such amazing, passionate individuals. We'd like to introduce you to one of them...

Meet Hannah, Head Veterinary Nurse at the Bonorong Wildlife Hospital! 👩‍⚕️

How long have you been a vet nurse?
I started my nursing career in a small animal practice in 2017. I was volunteering at Bonorongs wildlife hospital at the same time

What is your favourite animal to work with and why?
Any vagrant species! It’s always very excited to meet a species I’ve never worked with before, as it gives me a chance to grow my skills and knowledge (and obsess over something new)

What is the best part of your job?
One of my major career goals is to help improve the standard of care for Tasmanian wildlife, the BEST part of my job is knowing that we are achieving this. (I also love seeing sleepy faces wake from anaesthetic)

What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a wildlife vet / vet nurse?
If you have true passion and persistence, you will find yourself where you need to be. Be insistent, be present and NEVER let an opportunity pass you by!

📸: Michael Eastwell Photography

14/02/2024

Zeehan isn’t known as The Wild West for nothing!

13/02/2024

More wonderful work by Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Lots of our guests visit their Animal Hospital during a private keeper tour.

13/02/2024

More rave reviews from our guests, this time about Cally and Richard’s absolutely unique hospitality and farm stay, Rathmore Homestead and Sheep Farm. Now a firm Tasmanian Odyssey favourite for our guests. Worth a read!

★★★★★ "After arriving in Tassie jet lagged from the UK - we had a wonderful and reviving two night stay at the Shearer’s Quarters, Rathmore. It’s a very special place - Cally and Richard have done an amazing job restoring this historic 1830s sheep farm and its out buildings and barns a...

12/02/2024

Many of my guests are passionate wildlife and nature enthusiasts and wish to see as many native and endemic species of mammal and bird (among others) in their natural wild habitat as possible. This wonderful post from my recent guests Kathy and Martin Farrell with just a few of their wonderful photos - all taken in the wild - is testament to the fact that you can!

Last stop on our Tassie journey!
We worked our way down the East coast visiting the Freycinet Peninsular before arriving at our accommodation in Little Swanport. We had a day's trip on Maria Island, and spent the last day relaxing on the coast before our flight to New Zealand. The whole Tasmania trip has been fantastic and we would recommend this island to anyone travelling down under for a prolonged period. We used Tasmanian Odyssey to plan our trip and Susie De Carteret was fantastic with her planning, thank you!!

03/02/2024

Our sentiments exactly!

In the rush to get to your destination, don’t forget to slow down for the hidden gems along the way.

The Kentish plains beautifully framed from atop Mount Roland in this capture by .kettle

24/01/2024

The Cradle Wilderness Gallery is always on our list of Must Visits - here’s another reason to add it to our list Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery

We are excited to announce a brand new exhibition opening at the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery in late February 2024, Aurora Island.

Step into the void and see a collection of different photographs by Tasmanian photographers who have captured the incredible Aurora Australis in different ways. Learn about the science and history which makes this phenomenon so special.

More details coming soon..

Tasmanian photographers who wish to contribute or learn more, simply email [email protected].

Image captured by Pierre Destribats.

18/12/2023

There’s never a boring day in Tassie! Who’s seen Neil the Seal in Dunalley?

29/11/2023

This is just one of the many reasons that Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village is our favourite property at Cradle Mountain.

Exciting news! ✨

We've recently achieved Sustainable Tourism accreditation, showcasing our commitment to environmental excellence beyond the Quality Tourism Framework requirements. 🏆

Our dedication has earned us the prestigious EcoStar award, recognising our adherence to the highest environmental standards for eco experiences.

Our efforts are reflected in this heartwarming testimonial!

Ready to experience it firsthand? Don't miss out! Book directly with us today.

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22/11/2023

Australia’s longest running show - a ‘must do’ for all our guests when staying in Strahan. Wow - 8000 shows!

11/11/2023

Possum rescue!

06/11/2023

Update about this year’s Orange-bellied Parrot …

Another eight Orange-bellied parrots (OBPs) have been confirmed at Melaleuca, bringing the total to 55!

The final six spring release birds will spend their last day in the aviary at Melaleuca today and are set to be released tomorrow.

Along with the 12 OBPs already released this season, these birds from the NRE Tas Five Mile Beach Wildlife Management Facility and Healesville Sanctuary will supplement the population with the intent to increase the number of breeding pairs.

Our new couple of volunteers are settling in at Melaleuca and our captive team are also happy to report that 49 eggs have been laid at the Five Mile Beach Wildlife Management Facility.

We will provide an update when the first nestling is sighted.

Image credit - David Riley.

31/10/2023

😂

🤠🦘🛺It’s Halloween. Everyone’s entitled to one good scare. 👀🧟‍♀️👻

28/10/2023

It is a tremendous privilege to visit Melaleuca in Tasmania’s Far SW with Par Avion - no trip can ever be guaranteed due to the changeable weather down there - and even more so to see the critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot - among other species. Here are some photos from our lucky, lucky guests’ trip today!

28/10/2023

Our first ‘Platypus Paddlers’ of the season out on the beautiful River Derwent with plenty of sightings! Thank you to Liam and Fiona of Tassie Bound Adventure Tours

27/10/2023

Morning birders!

Check out these fan-TAS-tic shots taken by our guests at Inverawe Gardens near Hobart - no doubt after some excellent photography tuition by Coreena Shutterbug Walkabouts!

25/10/2023

Who has seen a white echidna in Tassie? Beautiful!

Until he saw one up close, Zach didn't know echidnas could be white. He didn't realise just how lucky he was to spot this "rare" animal in Tasmania's wilderness.

22/10/2023

It’s International Wombat Day! Happy to confirm that Cradle Mountain is one of the two best places in which to see this spectacular creature. The other being …?

Happy International Wombat Day! 😍

At Cradle Mountain, we absolutely adore our furry wombat residents, and we don't need a special occasion to celebrate them. But today, on International Wombat Day, we're giving them some extra love! ❤️

Did you know that wombats are primarily nocturnal creatures? This means they come to life when the sun goes down, as they prefer the cooler temperatures of the night. But here's the exciting part - thanks to Cradle Mountain's alpine climate, you can often spot these adorable cuties grazing during the day as well!

So, for your chance to have a wombat encounter, make sure you come and see us for a visit! You won’t be disappointed!



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20/10/2023

Well folks, no discussion: this is my next stop on the Tassie wine trail.

Every Woman & Her Dog Tasmanian Pinot Noir 2021 – a luscious wine by Every Man & His Dog Vineyard, Coal River Valley, Tasmania.

20/10/2023

Not sure about this. Visitors wanting to see Cradle Mountain already need to buy a Parks Pass - and now another $15??!! Rip off? Or … erm … necessary?

BUT - perhaps it wil detract so many visitors from going to Cradle Mountain - and from our perspective, that would be a very good thing!

From 15 November 2023, PWS will introduce a $15 fee for adults to travel on the Cradle Mountain shuttle bus.

A ticket will be valid for three days or an annual ticket can be purchased for $45.

Tickets can be purchased from the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre.

The shuttle bus fee will be used to help meet the operational costs of the service to this iconic World Heritage site.

More information: https://parks.tas.gov.au/be-involved/news-and-events/cradle-mountain-shuttle-bus-fee