Heather and I thought it was about time that we had a bit of a break – so since travel restrictions were lifted last Tuesday evening, we left Thursday morning for theRead More…
19Jul/20
St Columba Falls in Tasmania
St. Columba Falls is one of Tasmania’s tallest waterfalls, with a waterfall drop of over 90 metres. Situated approximately 30km’s west of St. Helens (around 30 minutes drive), with easy access fromRead More…
Trout Rock Art near Derby in Tasmania
Heather and I were travelling in an easterly direction towards St Helens. Just after going through Derby and looking to the right (south), we were surprised to see this interesting rock artRead More…
Legerwood – War Memorial – Private John McDougall
Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees are trees sculpted into World War One soldiers in Dorset, Tasmania. The 25 statues depict the fallen men they were planted for in 1918. For more information aboutRead More…
Legerwood – War Memorial – Private George Peddle
Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees are trees sculpted into World War One soldiers in Dorset, Tasmania. The 25 statues depict the fallen men they were planted for in 1918. For more information aboutRead More…
Legerwood – War Memorial – John Riseley
Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees are trees sculpted into World War One soldiers in Dorset, Tasmania. The 25 statues depict the fallen men they were planted for in 1918. During a ceremony atRead More…
Batman Bridge – Tamar River – Launceston
The Batman Bridge is a modern road bridge that carries the Batman Highway across the Tamar River, between Whirlpool Reach, Hillwood at its eastern end and Sidmouth / Deviot midpoint at its western end, in north Tasmania. The bridge connects the BatmanRead More…
Tamar River – Launceston
We headed for a drive on the western side of the Tamar River towards Batman Bridge – stopping on the way, the view over the Tamar River was beautiful – a smallRead More…
Cataract Gorge – Alexandra Suspension Bridge
The Alexandra Suspension Bridge is a dominant feature of Cataract Gorge. A bit of history of the bridge is as follows:- “The original bridge was constructed in 1904 and underwent two reconstructionsRead More…
Cataract Group – Band Rotunda
In the Cliff gardens, is a Band Rotunda. The History of the Band Rotunda is as follows:- “The first band rotunda at the Cliff Grounds was built in 1896, but quickly demolishedRead More…