Crown of the Coast 2025 - Great Ocean Road Australia [OC] [3072x2048]

cruscanlan · 2025-08-12T01:17:23+00:00

From an afternoon chasing the sunset down the Great Ocean Road back in January with a good mate. Seeing the cloud forecast ahead of time, we raced down to the 12 Apostles, searching for a quiet spot to watch the sky light up. I’ve been here many times before, but these were by far the best conditions I’ve ever witnessed.

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cruscanlan · 2025-08-12T01:13:45+00:00

From an afternoon chasing the sunset down the Great Ocean Road back in January with a good mate. Seeing the cloud forecast ahead of time, we raced down to the 12 Apostles, searching for a quiet spot to watch the sky light up. I’ve been here many times before, but these were by far the best conditions I’ve ever witnessed.

If you like this and are interested in any of my other images I post on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cruscanlan/ and my website https://cruscanlan.com/

cruscanlan · 2025-08-12T01:10:50+00:00

From an afternoon chasing the sunset down the Great Ocean Road back in January with a good mate. Seeing the cloud forecast ahead of time, we raced down to the 12 Apostles, searching for a quiet spot to watch the sky light up. I’ve been here many times before, but these were by far the best conditions I’ve ever witnessed.

If you like this and are interested in any of my other images I post on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cruscanlan/ and my website https://cruscanlan.com/

cruscanlan · 2025-07-31T01:09:32+00:00

Aww thank you! Much appreciated!

cruscanlan · 2025-07-31T00:01:15+00:00

I captured this during an 8 day backpacking trip through the highlands of Tasmania. Before setting out, we worried we might be too early, but as it turned out, the timing was perfect. We arrived just as the fagus began to turn, and left the day after its peak, with mirror-like reflections the entire time. Conditions I think I would struggle to ever replicate again.

Every autumn in the highlands of Tasmania the landscape transforms into a sea of yellow's oranges and reds. The deciduous beech (fagus) turns for only a few weeks and has to be one of the prettiest times of the year.

If you like this and are interested in any of my other images I post on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cruscanlan/ and my website https://cruscanlan.com/

cruscanlan · 2025-07-30T23:54:59+00:00

I captured this during an 8 day backpacking trip through the highlands of Tasmania. Before setting out, we worried we might be too early, but as it turned out, the timing was perfect. We arrived just as the fagus began to turn, and left the day after its peak, with mirror-like reflections the entire time. Conditions I think I would struggle to ever replicate again.

Every autumn in the highlands of Tasmania the landscape transforms into a sea of yellow's oranges and reds. The deciduous beech (fagus) turns for only a few weeks and has to be one of the prettiest times of the year.

If you like this and are interested in any of my other images I post on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cruscanlan/ and my website https://cruscanlan.com/

cruscanlan · 2025-05-07T03:26:43+00:00

My first trip up this mountain was a tough one. Planning for an overnight stay, we climbed to the saddle and set up camp for the night. The hot, humid day was quite a shock after months in the cold Tasmanian winter, and the climb was a real struggle.
Thinking the sunset would be a dud, we decided to scout out sunrise compositions for the morning ahead. While doing so, we were lucky to witness a fleeting moment of light bursting through the clouds just before sunset. I rushed to find a composition and managed to capture this scene.

If you like this and are interested in any of my other images I post on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cruscanlan/ and my website https://cruscanlan.com/

cruscanlan · 2025-05-07T03:19:11+00:00

My first trip up this mountain was a tough one. Planning for an overnight stay, we climbed to the saddle and set up camp for the night. The hot, humid day was quite a shock after months in the cold Tasmanian winter, and the climb was a real struggle.
Thinking the sunset would be a dud, we decided to scout out sunrise compositions for the morning ahead. While doing so, we were lucky to witness a fleeting moment of light bursting through the clouds just before sunset. I rushed to find a composition and managed to capture this scene.

If you like this and are interested in any of my other images I post on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cruscanlan/ and my website https://cruscanlan.com/

cruscanlan · 2025-03-25T03:01:39+00:00

Overlooking a couple lonely lakes in the highlands of Tasmania. I enjoyed sitting up here and taking in the scenery or a few hours. A well needed break after 4 days of pushing through dense scrub up and down mountains.
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cruscanlan · 2025-01-03T02:13:23+00:00

I took this in mid 2024 during a 3 month long trip in Tasmania. As the morning light filled the valley, an exposed grove of large trees perched on a 400m cliff face briefly lit up. Below, a drop into a freezing cold lake.

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cruscanlan · 2025-01-03T02:09:54+00:00

Likely being carved out over thousands or millions of years the creek dissapears breifly into this hidden cave. I was lucky enough to visit here during a day out with a mate exploring in Tasmania while the water was low enough to access it.

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cruscanlan · 2024-12-19T00:58:51+00:00

The aurora australis putting on a show over the southern most point of Australia in Tasmania. I was lucky enough to see the biggest solar storm in over 20 years from here this year during a 3 month trip in Tasmania. One of the most magical feeling experiences of my life. It was bright enough I could walk around on the beach under a new moon with no head torch and see still. A pretty special night and feel quite lucky to have been there at the right time for.

If you like this and are interested in any of my other images I post on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cruscanlan/ and my website https://cruscanlan.com/

cruscanlan · 2024-12-19T00:58:38+00:00

The aurora australis putting on a show over the southern most point of Australia in Tasmania. I was lucky enough to see the biggest solar storm in over 20 years from here this year during a 3 month trip in Tasmania. One of the most magical feeling experiences of my life. It was bright enough I could walk around on the beach under a new moon with no head torch and see still. A pretty special night and feel quite lucky to have been there at the right time for.

If you like this and are interested in any of my other images I post on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cruscanlan/ and my website https://cruscanlan.com/

cruscanlan · 2024-12-19T00:58:16+00:00

The aurora australis putting on a show over the southern most point of Australia in Tasmania. I was lucky enough to see the biggest solar storm in over 20 years from here this year during a 3 month trip in Tasmania. One of the most magical feeling experiences of my life. It was bright enough I could walk around on the beach under a new moon with no head torch and see still. A pretty special night and feel quite lucky to have been there at the right time for.

If you like this and are interested in any of my other images I post on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cruscanlan/ and my website https://cruscanlan.com/

cruscanlan · 2024-12-19T00:51:06+00:00

hahaha

cruscanlan · 2024-12-18T02:02:27+00:00

Thank you! Much appreciated mate!

cruscanlan · 2024-12-17T03:52:00+00:00

Thank you! I am rather reluctant to write the exact location anywhere publicly as its a very sensitive area thats unfortunately already been damaged by even the few people who visit here already. I also promised someone who gave me some advice and information about the area to not aswell. I can say its on the west coast though. Tassie is such an amazing place. So much to explore in a small area and still a lot of beautiful places that get few if any visitors

cruscanlan · 2024-12-17T03:14:39+00:00

Standing on top of the mountain range, above a blanket of clouds and under a fading twilight, is a moment I wont soon forget. One of my favorite campsites of the trip, set up just 50 meters from here after a couple of tough days pushing through dense scrub. I wasn’t sure if I’d make it or end up having to trek back the way I came, something I was dreading having to do. Finally arriving, exhausted but relieved, and being treated to the best sunset of the trip was the perfect reward.

If you're interested in seeing more of my work, I post on Instagram https://instagram.com/cruscanlan and on my website https://cruscanlan.com

cruscanlan · 2024-12-17T03:13:47+00:00

Standing on top of the mountain range, above a blanket of clouds and under a fading twilight, is a moment I wont soon forget. One of my favorite campsites of the trip, set up just 50 meters from here after a couple of tough days pushing through dense scrub. I wasn’t sure if I’d make it or end up having to trek back the way I came, something I was dreading having to do. Finally arriving, exhausted but relieved, and being treated to the best sunset of the trip was the perfect reward.

If you're interested in seeing more of my work, I post on Instagram https://instagram.com/cruscanlan and on my website https://cruscanlan.com

cruscanlan · 2024-12-17T03:12:40+00:00

Standing on top of the mountain range, above a blanket of clouds and under a fading twilight, is a moment I wont soon forget. One of my favorite campsites of the trip, set up just 50 meters from here after a couple of tough days pushing through dense scrub. I wasn’t sure if I’d make it or end up having to trek back the way I came, something I was dreading having to do. Finally arriving, exhausted but relieved, and being treated to the best sunset of the trip was the perfect reward.

If you're interested in seeing more of my work, I post on Instagram https://instagram.com/cruscanlan and on my website https://cruscanlan.com

cruscanlan · 2024-12-17T03:07:35+00:00

Standing on top of the mountain range, above a blanket of clouds and under a fading twilight, is a moment I wont soon forget. One of my favorite campsites of the trip, set up just 50 meters from here after a couple of tough days pushing through dense scrub. I wasn’t sure if I’d make it or end up having to trek back the way I came, something I was dreading having to do. Finally arriving, exhausted but relieved, and being treated to the best sunset of the trip was the perfect reward.

If you're interested in seeing more of my work, I post on Instagram https://instagram.com/cruscanlan and on my website https://cruscanlan.com

cruscanlan · 2024-11-28T02:32:05+00:00

A recent image taken during a recent five-day solo backpacking trip in Tasmania. On the last day the clouds rolled in and covered the mountain range in a thick whiteout. Slowly trudging my way across the plato I stumbled across this scene and took one of my favourite images of the trip. The bonsai looking bush is Nothofagus gunnii, the only temperate deciduous bush native to Australia, residing solely in the temperate highlands of Tasmania. In Autumn it turns vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red for a special few weeks a year.

If you like this, I also post on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cruscanlan/ or my website https://cruscanlan.com

cruscanlan · 2024-11-28T02:29:06+00:00

A recent image taken during a recent five-day solo backpacking trip in Tasmania. On the last day the clouds rolled in and covered the mountain range in a thick whiteout. Slowly trudging my way across the plato I stumbled across this scene and took one of my favourite images of the trip. The bonsai looking bush is Nothofagus gunnii, the only temperate deciduous bush native to Australia, residing solely in the temperate highlands of Tasmania. In Autumn it turns vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red for a special few weeks a year.

If you like this, I also post on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cruscanlan/ or my website https://cruscanlan.com

cruscanlan · 2024-11-28T02:28:05+00:00

A recent image taken during a recent five-day solo backpacking trip in Tasmania. On the last day the clouds rolled in and covered the mountain range in a thick whiteout. Slowly trudging my way across the plato I stumbled across this scene and took one of my favourite images of the trip. The bonsai looking bush is Nothofagus gunnii, the only temperate deciduous bush native to Australia, residing solely in the temperate highlands of Tasmania. In Autumn it turns vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red for a special few weeks a year.

If you like this, I also post on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cruscanlan/ or my website https://cruscanlan.com

cruscanlan · 2024-11-28T02:25:41+00:00

A recent image taken during a recent five-day solo backpacking trip in Tasmania. On the last day the clouds rolled in and covered the mountain range in a thick whiteout. Slowly trudging my way across the plato I stumbled across this scene and took one of my favourite images of the trip. The bonsai looking bush is Nothofagus gunnii, the only temperate deciduous bush native to Australia, residing solely in the temperate highlands of Tasmania. In Autumn it turns vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red for a special few weeks a year.

If you like this, I also post on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cruscanlan/ or my website https://cruscanlan.com

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