There are two ways of getting to Tasmania, by ferry (approx 9 hours) or flying (approx 1 hour ex Melbourne).
I opted to take the "Spirit of Tasmania" ferry. It departed Port Melbourne at 9.00PM and arrived at Devonport at about 6.00AM in the morning. I booked a berth in a cabin but wondered why, as I was up most of the night talking to a number of Triumph Motor-cycle enthusiasts who were having their rally in Launceston.
Above: Ferry arrives at Devonport - a perfect day begins
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I took a trip to Waddamana Power Station. Completed in 1916 it generated power up until 1994. A part is still mothballed for possible later use, but modern generators are more efficient.
Waddamana is now an interesting museum.
Waddamana Power Station