MT FIELDS
Our first full day staying at our Airbnb near Mount Field was one we had been eagerly anticipating. We set off early for a scenic road trip through Tasmania's remote south-west wilderness, with our destination being the spectacular Gordon Dam, travelling via the iconic Lake Pedder. The drive itself was an adventure. As we headed around 150 kilometres west from Mount Field National Park, the landscape gradually transformed into a vast wilderness of rugged mountain ranges, some dusted with snow, dense forests and endless stretches of untouched beauty. It quickly became apparent why this region is considered one of Tasmania's last true wilderness areas. One unexpected stop along the way was a thought-provoking artwork called Bitumen Bones , situated beneath the dramatic Sentinel Range in the Southwest National Park. Created by Tasmanian artist Alex Miles, the installation is a moving tribute to the beauty and harsh realities of this wild landscape. Inspired by Tasmanian poet Sarah...