Trip to Tasmania/Melbourne + My Awesome Purchases

Hobart in a nutshell

I visited Hobart and Launceston, Tasmania for 9 days and ended the trip with another 2 days in Melbourne. I have always been a nomadic creature at heart and yearn to visit as many countries as I can and while I can. Occasionally I like to explore countries that are under the radar and Tasmania comes to my mind this round but I was not expecting how quiet it was, compared to Sydney and Melbourne.

Launceston in a nutshell

Hobart and Launceston are small towns that get pretty quiet at night and you don't see many Asians around, unlike in Sydney and Melbourne. I would peg the trip as one with a rest and relax itinerary. I could have packed more into our itinerary like including stopovers at Ross and Richmond but I thought it would be too rushed. Food was fantastic though and the people are so welcoming, friendly and serve with a zest you would not have seen in Singapore.

Unfortunately, due to the snow, our day trip to the Cradle Mountain was cancelled ( no access to area ) and replaced with Liffey Falls and Mole Creeks Caves. Wineglass Bay was also out of the list as the timing clashed so it was unfortunate that we missed out on 2 of the most popular places in Tasmania. It would be perfect if everything went according to plan, but well, sometimes, things happen for a reason and we would just appreciate what comes our way and indulge in that moment.

Nonetheless, we made day trips out to Bruny Island, Mount Wellington, Liffey Falls and Cataract Gorge so not all is lost.

Popular day trips on Klook :

Bruny Island Traveller ( for foodies )
Bruny Island Cruise
Wineglass Bay and 3 Capes
Seafood Cruise Gourmet Experience

Here's my purchases from the trip - I can't wait to start using them to see how well it performs.

Swiss Deep Sea Hydrating Mist Toner AUD6 ( down from AUD10 )

Trilogy Cream Cleanser AUD15.99 ( down from AUD22.95 )

Grown Alchemist Cream Cleanser AUD44.95 each

Edible Beauty Travel Kit AUD70.20 ( after offset with my Sephora points from AUD78 ) 

note : the Edible Beauty purchase was a foolish mistake on my part. Despite being an Australian brand, it was more expensive in Sephora Australia than in Sephora Singapore. AUD78 vs S$73

Natural Instinct Moisture Surge Shampoo  AUD9.99

Natural Instinct Moisture Surge Conditioner  AUD9.99

MY Organics Hydrating Shampoo AUD9.99 ( down from AUD14.99 )

MY Organics Hydrating Conditioner  AUD9.99 ( down from AUD14.99 )

Springfields Shampoo AUD15.25 ( down from AUD17.95 )

Springfields Conditioner AUD15.25 ( down from AUD17.95 )

Natural Alternative Shower Gel AUD10

Derma Sukin Hydrating Body Wash AUD6.48 ( down from AUD12.95 )
Frank Body Original Coffee Body Scrub AUD16.95
Thank You Body Wash AUD6.99 ( down from AUD7.99 ) 
MooGoo Milk Wash AUD17.50
Milk and Co Bath Time Wash AUD12.95  
Model and Co Coffee Body Scrub AUD6  ( down from AUD15 )
Thank You Coffee Body Scrub AUD14.99