We had discovered that the roads between Port Sorrel and Devonport, and other neighbouring towns, were actually quite good. So we decided to use this time to explore some of the small towns in the area.

We set off for Latrobe, just south of Devonport. It is another one of those typical Tasmanian towns - quaint old cottages, cafés, and craft shops. We found out that they have a market every Sunday - missed it by that much. Also several of the shops close on Monday, so this was probably not the ideal day to come.

However we discovered the town was famous for its wood chopping prowess over the years, and had an Axemen's Hall of Fame. This was like a museum, showing the exploits of the town's favouite sons, and celebrated the chopping of trees. This was quite ironic, and a breath of fresh air, as Tassie is generally so greeny.

George bought a serviette holder, in the shape of two small wooden axes, made of Huon pine. He was chuffed by the thought that this mighty tree had been cut down and whittled away until this was all there was left.

Both the Hall of Fame, and several of the shops, also had various things carved from wood, so we had a great time looking through them all. Finished off with lunch at the bakery - you guessed it, another scallop pie.

On the way back we stopped at a winery, as we thought we would do some more of the Cradle to Coast tasting trail while we were in the area. We discovered that most of the wineries in Tassie only do white wine due to the cold climate. So, considering we really don't like white wine, and that their prices were completely outrageous, we decided other wineries were off our to-do list.

Back home for a relaxing swim and soak in the spa.