We drove through the tiny isthmus of Eaglehawk bay with sea on both sides of us heading for Lime Bay. The roads got narrower and narrower until we arrived at a gravel road which went close to the remains of Tasmania's first coal mines. The campsite was described as spacious but this was a public holiday weekend, and it was busy. The campers were almost all Tasmanian families enjoying the long weekend in their tents and caravans. People played on boats and enjoyed the sun. We found a track to another beach called lagoon bay. After what seemed a long walk, actually only about 30 mins but we had no idea how far it was, we crested a white sand dune, and came upon an almost deserted beach of breathtaking beauty. White sands abutted with stark dunes, a solitary yacht at anchor, a few seabirds, and one distant family. The beach benefited from long views through the islands and coves towards Hobart.

The following day we drove back to Eaglehawk Bay and turned off to the Tasman Arch. Collapsed sea caves have created enormous arches and crevices in dolerite cliffs. The cliffs stand sheer to about 300m. You can see the arch and Devil's kitchen a few yards from the car park. However more exciting is to walk along the cliff path to the source of the waterfalls on the far side, and then on to Waterfall Bluff where you get outstanding views back across to the waterfall and on to Cape Huay.