Experience Tasmania's World Heritage wilderness, great food and wine, historical buildings and clean air

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1 Queensland Historic Motoring Council Inc 2017 TASMANIA TOUR 14th April - 1st May 18 Days of friendship, fun and frivolity Experience Tasmania's World Heritage wilderness, great food and wine, historical buildings and clean air Your hosts - Greg and Christine Stevens - Queensland Historic Motoring Council Inc. info@ftrs.com.au - Phone or

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3 Index Day Date Details km's Page No Welcome... 5 Brief suggested itinerary Meet the organisers Thursday 13th April Depart Melbourne Spirit of Tasmania (night sail) Good Friday 14th April Devonport, Axeman's Hall of Fame, Latrobe, Optional tour of Level Canyon, Ulverstone, Welcome Evening Easter 15th April Burnie, Wynyard, Wonders of Wynyard Saturday Museum, Stanley Nut & Chairlift, Stanley Seal Cruise Easter 16th April Option 1 (includes 12 km gravel) Yolla, Waratah, Sunday Savage River, Corinna, Fatman Barge (ferry), Zeehan and Strahan Option 2 Yolla, (Waratah), Tullah, Rosebury, Zeehan and Strahan Accommodation Easter 17th April Gordon River Cruise or West Coast Wilderness Monday Railway, Strahan and surrounding areas Tuesday 18th April Queenstown, Lost Mines, Ancient Pines Tour, Lake Margaret Hydro Tour, Derwent Bridge and Lake St Clair Wednesday 19th April Wilderness Wall, Tarraleah, Bushy Park, Salmon Ponds, Plenty, New Norfolk and Brighton Thursday 20th April Huon Valley Huonville, Franklin, Geeveston, Huon Salmon Farm visit, Dover and Port Huon Friday 21st April Tahune Airwalk (optional), Hastings Caves (optional) Cygnet, Woodbridge, Gardner Bay, Kettering, Kingston and Hobart Bruny Island

4 Saturday 22nd April Salamander Markets, Battery Point Walk. River Cruise Sunday 23rd April Group 1 Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) & Hobart area Group 2 Tessellated Pavement, Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur Monday 24th April Group 1 Option 1 Barilla Bay Oyster Farm, Sorell, Orford, Triabunna, Swansea and Kate's Berry Farm, Freycinet Peninsula, detour to Coles Bay, and Bicheno (230km with detour) Group 1 Option 2 Richmond, Oaklands, Ross, Campelltown and Bicheno Group 2 Sorell, Orford, Triabunna, Swansea and Kate's Berry Farm, Freycinet Peninsula and Bicheno Tuesday 25th April ANZAC Parade in Bicheno ANZAC Day Glass Bottom Boat Tour Mt Elephant Pass (subject to Targa road closures) St Mary's, Scamander and St Helens & return trip to Binalong Bay (109 km's including this round trip) Wednesday 26th April Goshen, Pyengana, Weldborough Pass, Derby, Scottsdale and Bridport (152 km's on optional route) Thursday 27th April Scottsdale, Nabowla, Pipers Brook wineries Low Head and Penguin Tour Friday 28th April George Town, Beaconsfield, Cataract Gorge Cruise Walking Tour of Launceston Saturday 29th April Radiators Plus factory visit, Hadspen, Perth, Breadalbane, Longford, Woolmers Estate, Perth and Evandale, Richardson's Harley Davidson Museum Sunday 30th April Carrick, Hagley, Westbury, Pearn Steam World Deloraine, Elizabeth Town, Sheffield and Devonport Monday 1st May Don River Railway & locations around Devonport :30pm Depart Devonport on Spirit of Tasmania Tuesday 2nd May 6:00am Arrive Melbourne 110 4

5 Queensland Historic Motoring Council Inc 2017 TASMANIA TOUR Welcome Welcome all. We have planned this holiday for you, with numerous options. Alternatively, you are welcome, and encouraged, to add or delete to suit yourself. We know you will enjoy the nature, varied scenery, good friendship and, or course, some fun and frivolity. Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world with 40% of the state protected as national parks and reserves. Below are some of the planned visits throughout the tour. There are many more suggestions included throughout this booklet and you can add other options. View Francis Ransley s veteran vehicles, including his 1903 Model A Ford, one of only 2 in existing. Stanley Seal Cruise (booked for 3pm Saturday 15th April) Gordon River Cruise (reservations for 8:30am Monday17th April) West Coast Wilderness Railway Lost Mines, Ancient Pines Tour We hope to visit a Salmon hatchery and view the owners 25 old motorcycles. Huon Valley a region of waterways and wilderness, art and craft, forests and fishing boats, orchards and vineyards. Tahune AirWalk Salamanca Markets Hobart Historic Cruises Dinner Cruise (by popular demand) Historic town of Richmond Port Arthur (optional) Freycinet and Tamar Valley wine regions. Glass bottom boat, Bicheno Beachside towns such as Bicheno, St Helens and Bridport. Low Head Penguin Tour Seahorse World at Beauty Point Winery visits Radiators Plus Radiators, alloy radiators and fabrication, panel making and vehicle restorations Historic homesteads including Woolmers Estate and Brickendon, outside Longford. Woolmers is an amazing estate we have visited a few times previously. For those that have not been there before, it is highly recommended. Note: All information in this booklet is correct at time of issue. There may be changes and alterations at the time of travel. 5

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7 Brief Suggested Itinerary Thursday 13 th April Board Spirit of Tasmania Night sail (9:00pm departure) 1st Day Friday 14 th April 6:00am Arrive Devonport 7:00am Breakfast at Anvers House of Chocolate (opening time) 9:00 to 11:00am Axeman's Hall of Fame, Latrobe Park your vehicle on "The Green" & meet early arrivals Optional tour to Leven Canyon Reserve Welcome Evening details to be advised Overnight Beachway Motel, Ulverstone (1 night) 2nd Day Saturday 15 th April Ulverstone, Burnie & Wynyard Wonders of Wynyard housing Francis Ransley's veteran vehicles Stanley, The Nut, Stanley Seal Cruise 3-course dinner at Stanley Seaview Inn Overnight Stanley Seaview Inn, Stanley (1 night) 3 rd Day Sunday 16 th April Waratah, Rosebury, Zeehan and Strahan Overnight Bushman's Cafe & Strahan Village (2 nights) 4 th Day Monday 17 th April Gordon River Cruise or West Coast Wilderness Railway Overnight Bushman's Cafe & Strahan Village (2nd night) 5 th Day Tuesday 18 th April Queenstown, Lost Mines Ancient Pines Tour, Lake Margaret Hydro Tour, Derwent Bridge and Lake St Clair Overnight Derwent Bridge & Lake St Clair Lodge (1 night) 6 th Day Wednesday 19 th April Wilderness Wall, Tarraleah, Salmon Ponds, New Norfolk Overnight Brighton Hotel Motel (1 night) 7 th Day Thursday 20 th April Huon Valley Huonville, Franklin, Geeveston and Dover Salmon Farm visit Overnight The Kermande & Kermande Lodge, Port Huon (1 night) 8 th Day Friday 21st April Cygnet, Woodbridge, Kettering and Kingston Overnight Rydges, Hobart (2 or 3 nights) 7

8 9 th Day Saturday 22nd April Hobart and Salamanca, Museum of Old & New Art (MONA) Overnight Rydges, Hobart (2nd night) 10 th Day Sunday 23 rd April Option 1 Hobart Area Overnight Rydges, Hobart (3rd night) Option 2 Barilla Bay Oysters, Tessellated Pavement, Eaglehawk Neck, Port Arthur Overnight Fox and Hounds Inn, Port Arthur 11 th Day Monday 24 th April Barilla Bay Oysters Sorell, Orford, Triabunna, Swansea, Kate's Berry Farm Freycinet Peninsula and detour to Coles Bay Bicheno Overnight Best Western Beachfront at Bicheno (1 night) 12 th Day Tuesday 25 th April ANZAC Dawn Service Glass Bottom Boat tour Elephant Pass (and possibly Mt Elephant Pancakes discuss with Christine) St Mary s & Scamander Bicheno Bay Overnight Sweetwater Villas, St Helens (1 night) 13 th Day Wednesday 26 th April Pyengana Dairy Factory, Pub in the Paddock Weldborough Pass Bridport Overnight Bridport Inn or Platypus Park Country Retreat.Bridport (1 night) 14 th Day Thursday 27 th April Scottsdale, Nabowla Wineries Pipers Brook & Jansz Low Head Overnight Low Head Pilot Station Cottages (1 night) 15 th Day Friday 28 th April George Town, Bell Bay Beaconsfield, Beauty Point, Greens Beach Exeter, Rosevears, Legana Overnight Mercure Launceston (2 nights) 8

9 16 th Day Saturday 29 th April Radiators Plus Cataract Gorge Perth, Evandale Longford Woolmers Estate & National Rose Garden Overnight Mercure Launceston (2nd night) 17 th Day Sunday 30 th April Hadspen, Carrick and Hadley Pearns Steam World Westbury Ashgrove Cheese Sheffield Murals Farewell Evening details to be advised Overnight Quality Hotel Gateway, Devonport (1 night) 18 th Day Monday 1st May Don River Railway Board Spirit of Tasmania Night sail (7:30pm departure) Tuesday 2nd May 6:00am Arrive Melbourne 9

10 Queensland ensland Historic Motoring Council Inc Meet the Organisers Greg & Christine Stevens Our cars We both have a keen interest in vintage vehicles and own a 1918 Model T Ford, 1929 Morgan Super Aero Trike (3-wheeler), 1970 Morgan 4/4 4-seater and a running though totally unrestored 1927 Indian Scout 101. We have previously owned 2 Austin 7's (now in Hobart and Sydney), a 1938 Austin Big 7 fitted with JWF Fibreglass Milano body, E Oldsmobile Tourer (now in Germany), 1950 D36 Canadian built Dodge (now in Mackay) and 1926 Packard Pantheon Model 326 (now in the UK). Greg completed in historic racing at Uralla, New England GP, Leyburn and Lakeside including the last historic meet at Lakeside in the Austin Big 7. The Billy Cart We also have a Billy Cart which is a 62% scale of a 1915 Model T Ford. It has exactly 62% wheelbase and track and has twin inboard disc brakes on the rear. Greg built the Billycart the Red Bull Billycart Grand Prix in Melbourne in We were Team 11 of 100 competitors. 3,600 entry forms were sent out with 800 completed forms being returned. Of these, only 100 were selected on creativity, style and promise. Well! The Red Bull Billycart Grand Prix was run and won - but not by us! Christine continues to race and enjoy the Billycart throughout Qld, NSW and Victoria. Tell us about Christine Christine was born in Julia Creek (260 km from Mt Isa and 650 km from Townsville); at the age of 18 months moved to a sheep and cattle property half way between Hughenden and Winton. Her favourite toy and gift was a Cyclops Pedal Car Tipper given to her by her step-grandfather, Fred, Christmas (He was far from a wealthy man so this gift was a big deal. Apparently this gift was due to her older brothers being sick of her playing with their toys and breaking them.) Christine attended boarding school in Townsville, moving to Brisbane for senior and stayed! What is Greg's description of Christine? President of Everything! Christine is President of Queensland Historic Motoring Council Inc. She is currently in 3rd term as President as there are tasks she wants to complete and/or improve before handing over the reins. Christine is also President of the Australian Historic Motoring Federation Inc and has been in this role for 4 years. Christine has a business, Vintage Noise. This is a project she took on to fill the need in the vintage car movement for "Vintage Noise" i.e. replacement rubber horn bulbs for hand-operated brass car horns. Since then, a variety of horns, mounts and accessories have been added to the range and today has nearly 90 part numbers. Christine, what is your favourite car? The one I am driving at the time. 10

11 Tell us about Greg Greg was born in Brisbane and has lived in Brisbane all his life. He has a passion for creating, and doing things correctly. If you don't have time to do the right the first time, how will you find time to redo it? Greg is self-employed and operates Fuel Tank and Radiator Service and Vintage Honeycomb Radiator Company. Greg works predominantly with the restoration of vintage radiators, and cleaning and repairing all fuel tanks. Greg's purchased a radiator business in 1982, commencing in Nundah then moving to Northgate. Greg worked as an employee in the radiator industry for 10 years prior to this. You will always find at least one veteran, vintage or classic radiator and fuel tank in the workshop in progress or ready to be collected. In 2009 he purchased very early authentic film type honeycomb core manufacturing machinery from a longstanding and now closed business in Sydney. This machinery has a known history dating back to Johnson Brothers, who we believe had this machinery made here in Australia in the 1930's. After more than 18 months of restoring the worn vintage machinery and with a combination of research, improved tooling and testing, the core has been redesigned. The new core design was wind tunnel tested and Greg is proud to be making a core more efficient than those he had imported and fitted for many years. Greg manufactures Radiator Jigs and Ridge Rollers and other specialised equipment. Well over 1,000 Radiator Jigs and over 800 Ridge Rollers are being used in shops throughout Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and New Guinea and, more recently, Europe and America. Greg is the supporter (and critic) behind Christine, assisting her in both Presidential roles. Greg is QHMC Membership Secretary as well as QHMC Webmaster. Greg & Christine We share our passion of this historic vehicles and receive much enjoyment out of seeing others enjoy our vehicles. Watching a little boys' face light up as he is placed in the drivers seat of the car; Listening the an elderly gentleman reminisce as he tells stories of, "I had a Morris just like that," (when I was actually driving an Austin 7). We initiated and organise National Motoring Heritage Day, Picnic in the Park. This is the 3rd Sunday of May Annually and is held in Queens Park Ipswich, free of charge to the entrants. We will be home from Tasmania just in time to host the 3rd "Picnic in the Park". Combined, we have organised and hosted 2 national Morgan events 2009 Morgan Centenary Celebrations in Inverell and Morgan Owners Queensland 5th Anniversary "Morgan Round-up" in Gympie We have organised 3 previous Tasmanian tours, also over the Easter period (2003, 2006 and 2012) and the weather was close to perfect each time. Here s hoping we can do it again! Have a great holiday! We will. 11

12 Thursday 13 th April Spirit of Tasmania Terminal, Station Pier, Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne Parking in close proximity to the Melbourne terminal is available, however is monitored by the City of Port Phillip Council. The closest car park to the terminal is Station Pier car park where parking meters (ticket machines) operate until midnight 7 days a week. Free street parking in the area is difficult to find, due to permit zones. I am not aware of any long-term parking in this area. 6:00pm Access to Spirit of Tasmania Car park 6:30pm Check-in commences 2 ½ hours prior to departure 7:30pm Boarding commences 1 ½ hours prior to departure 8:15pm Must be checked in by 45 minutes prior to departure 9:00pm Depart on Spirit of Tasmania 12

13 Day 1 Friday 14 th April House of Anvers, Latrobe, Australian Axeman's Hall of Fame, Ulverstone Optional run to Leven Canyon Today's drive 124 km 1:15 hrs 6:00am Arrive DEVONPORT Mersey Bluff Lighthouse It is unusual for an Australian lighthouse to have vertical stripes in its day mark. Another unusual feature of this light-station is that it was connected to town water in The Mersey Bluff Lighthouse was established in 1889 and is built of bricks on a stone base. It replaced a succession of beacons and obelisks that had formerly stood on the site. It also replaced the earlier Don River light. In 1910 the original kerosene lamp was converted to acetylene gas which was supplied by a Colt 7-day acetylene generator. The light was converted to DC electric operation in 1920 and de-manned at that time. It was connected to mains power in The establishment of the lighthouse ended a history of wrecks in this area. The Commonwealth assumed responsibility for the lighthouse in The striking vertical stripes on the seaward side of the Mersey Bluff Lighthouse Operation of the lighthouse LOCATION: Latitude 41 10' S, Longitude 'E OPERATOR: Australian Maritime Safety Authority CHARACTER: Group Flashing (4) in 20.0 Seconds LIGHT SOURCE: 1000 Watt 120v, Tungsten Halogen POWER SOURCE: 120V DC Battery Bank Charged from 240V Mains Supply INTENSITY: White: 43,800 cd; Red: 8,700 cd ELEVATION: 37 Metres RANGE: White: 17 Nautical Miles; Red: 14 Nautical Miles HEIGHT: 13 Metres DEVONPORT Formby on the Mersey River s west bank and Torquay on its east bank were established in the 1850 s. They merged in 1890 to become the town of Devonport, which soon outstripped Latrobe as the main port on the Mersey. 6:30am approx Disembark Spirit of Tasmania 13

14 TURN RIGHT out of the Car park TURN slightly RIGHT into The Esplanade TURN LEFT to stay on The Esplanade TURN 1 st RIGHT into Wright Street Take the ramp Left onto Bass Highway House of Anvers is on your RIGHT This is well sign-posted. 7:00am Breakfast at House of Anvers 7 km House of Anvers Chocolate Factory, 9025 Bass Highway, Latrobe Enjoy a European style breakfast; you can indulge in a Belgian-inspired breakfast. There is a small museum on the history of chocolate. The coffee shop, with open fire place, specialises in chocolates, hot cocoa in many flavours and chocolate desserts. Take a free tour and observe as they create chocolates, truffles, pralines and fudge. There are free samples at the shop. The shop does not open until 9:00 am so don't hurry away. Open 7:00am to 7:00pm daily LATROBE 3 km 10 km Latrobe has an array of antique shops, restaurants, platypus tours, scenic walks and the Axeman's Hall of Fame through, unfortunately, much is closed on Good Friday. 9:00am 11:00am Meet at the Axeman s Hall of Fame 1 km 11 km Axeman s Hall of Fame and Timberworks, Bells Parade River Road, Latrobe Ph We can display our vehicles on the Green and there are BBQ's we can use if we wish. They have confirmed they will be open for our visit. The Hall of Fame has a licensed café, indoor wood chopping arena, gift shop, visitor information service and function centre. The Hall of Fame portrays the history, exploits and achievements of Australian s internationally renowned sporting woodchoppers. The centre is also home to memorabilia from victorious Tasmanian horse Piping Lane, including the 1972 Melbourne Cup worth $65,000. Open: Admission 9:00am to 5:00pm daily $12.00 adult $10.00 concession 14

15 LEVEN CANYON (Optional site-trip) The drive to Leven Canyon is a case of following the signs (and instructions), travelling through the following towns. We drove this route in the Model T s on the 2012 tour and it is a pleasant drive. SPREYTON 4 km 15 km Kelcey Tier green Belt Lookout This is a short optional detour adding 3 km to your trip At Spreyton, Turn Left at Durkins Road and travel to the top end. Kelcey Tier is 160 hectares of native bushland with many varieties of birds, skinks and wildflowers. Discover the sculpture "Preeatenna" (which means "lizard" in the Tasmanian Aboriginal language) reinforcing the important Aboriginal cultural links to the area. Read the message on the Peace Pole, and take in the views of Devonport and the Mersey River Estuary. The circuit walk is 3.6km and takes hours. KINDRED 22 km 37 km 15

16 SPRENT 5 km 42 km UPPER CASTRA 9 km 51 km NIETTA 10 km 61 km LEVEN CANYON RESERVE 11 km 72 km Leven Canyon Reserve Leven Canyon Reserve is a vital habitat and hunting ground the Tasmanian devil, Spotted-tailed quoll, wedge-tailed eagle, eastern barred bandicoot and grey goshawk. Unlike most rivers in the world, the 108km Leven River retains its original vegetation cover for most of its length. Black Bluff, seen from the Cruickshank Lookout, is the region s first peak each winter to have a covering of snow, due to its exposure to the prevailing westerlies. Enough water runs through the Canon every day to satisfy a major city. About 45,000 to 70,000 kilolitres of water flush through the Canyon daily, equivalent to water consumption for 350,000 people. Leven Canyon is Tasmania s deepest limestone gulch, with challenging terrain. The Canyon floor footbridge was made locally and components lifted in by helicopter. Facilities: Picnic area with barbecues, tables and picnic shelter; Toilets Depart Leven Canyon and return to NEITTA PRESTON FALLS 19 km 91 km MOTTON TERRACES VINEYARD & WINES + 9 km Motton Terraces Vineyard & Wines, 119 Purtons Road, North Motton Phone: optional detour adds 9 km to your trip Turn Left into Allison Road Turn Left unto Purtons Road Motton Terraces Vineyard is a seriously cool-climate vineyard. It was established in 1990 and is tucked into the bush 1.5 km from the township of North Motton. They do everything on site including growing the grapes, making the wine, lab testing and marketing. They started in 1990 planting the Riesling vines, followed by Chardonnay in 1997 and Temparanillo in They started selling grapes to other wineries in the mid-1990's and progressed to having their wine made off-site and, since 2005, all sines has been made on-site using their own "estate-grown" grapes. Taste some wines, talk to Flemming, the winemaker, and let them show you through the vineyard. Open: 10:00am to 7:00pm daily (closed Christmas Day & Easter Sunday) 16

17 ULVERSTONE 24 km 124 km Ulverstone has walks, a beach, golf, bowls, sailing and a laid-back life style. Browse antique shops, an antiquarian bookshop or the Local History Museum at Ulverstone Zig Zag Garden and Lookout, Maud Street to Upper Maud Street, Ulverstone Admire the award winning gardens lining the hillside zigzag walk. The gardens are tended by local volunteers. The base of the walkway starts in Maud Street. Take a leisurely climb to the top and take in a panoramic view of Ulverstone and Bass Strait. For a less strenuous alternative, drive to the lookout via Upper Maud Street ACCOMMODATION Beachway Motel & Restaurant 1-5 Heathcote Street, Ulverstone Phone: Fax: info@beachwayulverstone.com.au Web: 4 star This motel is in a quiet street, 150m from Buttons Beach and 1 km / 10 minute walk to town centre. Facilities: Rooms: Inclusions: Heated outdoor pool and BBQ area, Coin operated laundry. The motel restaurant may not be open Good Friday, though there are hotels open in town. All rooms are ground level, overlooking the garden. All rooms have tea, coffee & toast facilities, flat screen TV, desk, small fridge, electric blankets, hair dryer & ironing boards. Standard rooms have free-standing heating and no air-conditioning. Executive rooms are refurbished, with reverse-cycle Air-conditioning & AUSTAR Free Wi-Fi, Parking directly in front of your door Check-in: 2:00pm Check-out: 10:00am Cost: $ 90 Small Double Room $ 99 Standard room Double + single / King bed / 2 Singles $117 Executive room Double + single / Queen bed / 2 Singles $220 Executive adjoining rooms $ Family Room Queen + 4 singles Extra child $ 15 Extra adult $ 20 All prices are per room for 1 or 2 guests (twin share). Breakfast: $ 15 Continental breakfast $ 20 Cooked Breakfast $ 25 Full buffet breakfast Continental & cooked WELCOME EVENING Beachway Motel & Restaurant This is a casual evening in the Motel function room to give us all a chance to get to know each other. We will put on a few platters of cheese, etc. (Please note, the restaurant is closed so there will be no cooked meals) The bar will be open so you can buy your drinks here. 17

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19 Day 2 Saturday 15 th April Burnie, Wynyard and Stanley Today's drive 114 km 2 hrs Depart ULVERSTONE THREE SISTERS PENGIUN 13 km PRESERVATION BAY BURNIE 17 km 30 km Burnie is Tasmania s most westerly city. It is a major deepwater port with 2 permanent container ships making daily crossings to Melbourne. At Burnie s West Beach, huge cranes tower over the port at one end of the bay. Along a boardwalk at the other end, tiny fairy penguins are at the Little Penguin Centre. Works by local designers and makers, including paintings, glassware, ceramics and sculpture, can be seen at Burnie Regional Art Gallery and in the gallery and retail area of Creative Paper. Historic Burnie Inn Historic Burnie Inn has been preserved and is the only Burnie building from the pre-1870 period depicting the style and construction used in the town in those days. It was established 1947 in Marine Terrace opposite the port facilities and was Burnie s first licensed premises. In 1973 it was transferred to Burnie Park and opened to the public in the following year as tea rooms. 19

20 WYNYARD 19 km 49 km Wynyard is on the banks of the Inglis River sheltered by Table Cape, the local landmark which is flat-topped and fertile. Behind Wynyard are small villages along country roads and a beautiful patchwork of green, gold and dark brown farmland. Fossil Bluff Fossil Bluff has perfect views and is the location where the oldest Australian fossil of a marsupial was discovered. There is a small beach and the rocks at either end of the beach are characterised by shells which have been caught and fossilised. Wynyard Old Theatre Market One of the biggest antique bric-a-brac and craft markets on the coast, all under cover. Homemade morning, afternoon teas and light luncheon available. Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition Centre, 8 Exhibition Link This houses the Ransley car collection with 14 restored cars dating from 1903 to 1928 including the 1903 Model A Ford, believed to be the oldest Ford car. Following the success of the Model A and the face-lifted and more powerful Model AC, Ford produced the Model B and the Model C, both larger and more sophisticated than the low-cost Model A. There were no Fords with the model designations D and E and it is assumed these letters were used on prototype and experimental models that didn't get into production. TABLE CAPE LOOKOUT 5 km 54 km Table Cape Lighthouse Table Cape Lighthouse was first lit up 1st August It is on top of the remains of a 13 million year-old volcano whose basalt lava flows over time created the rich, fertile farming soils that surround the area. The Lighthouse has remarkable views of the coastline and agricultural farmlands. View the unique Victorian structure, see remnants of the original lighthouse keeper's cottages and schoolhouse and the gravesite of his 14 month-old son, Bertram. The Lighthouse to Lookout track is a gentle 45 min return amble along the spectacular cliff top. STANLEY 60 km 114 km Stanley is a classified historic town full of beautifully preserved buildings. Stanley is the main fishing port on the NW coast. It has large numbers of craft shops, tea houses, potteries and galleries, most of which are housed in numerous local historic houses. Historic village walk Pick a free interpretive guide map and walk at your own pace around the town. 20

21 Stanley Seal Cruises, Wharf Road at Fisherman s dock, beside The Nut Bookings or The cruise takes you to Bull Rock via the rocky outcrop, The Cow and Calf. Australian Fur Seals use Bull Rock as their haul-out or holiday rock. They rest, lie in the sun and feed. The bull seals vary in size from 200 to 350 kg while the females are around 180 to 200 kg. You can see from 50 to 500 seals bulls, females and juveniles. Bull Rock is also popular with the Blackfaced Cormorant, Oystercatchers and Pacific Gulls. As this is not a breeding ground the boat can be up to 2 metres from the rock and curious seals come over to inspect. Dress warmly and wear sensible shoes. Maximum: 23 Passengers They have 36 life jackets so, depending upon the weather on the day, they may be able to add more people) Departure Booked: 3:00pm Duration: 75 minutes Cost: $ 55 Adult $ 30 Young adults $ 18 Children 5 to 15 years $ 10 Children under 5 years $150 Family 2 adults and 3 children under 15 Stanley Seaquarium, Fisherman's Dock You can see a variety of the local sea life, including lobster and giant crabs The Nut The Nut is the core of an extinct volcano and stand 152 metres above the sea. You can reach the top by the walking track or chairlift. Walk 10 to 20 minutes walk to the plateau, There is a 1 hour circuit track around the Nut plateau. Chairlift The chairlift has 20 double seats and the trip takes approx 5 minutes each way. You can get off at the top and have a look around or take a non-stop round trip. Facilities: Open: Toilets and café at car park; picnic; electric barbeques, toilets adjacent to nearby historic cemetery. 9:30am 5:30pm daily during summer (to 4:30pm in winter) excluding Christmas day and Good Friday. Cost: $16 Return $10 one-way Adult $10 Return $5 one-way Child $45 Return $30 one-way Family 21

22 ACCOMMODATION Stanley Seaview Inn 58 Dovecote Road, Stanley Phone: Rooms: Inclusions: Web: 3 1/2 star Flat screen TV, tea & coffee facilities; electric heating, electric blankets, hair dryer, ironing facilities, desk, dining room, mini-bar 3-course dinner, Off-street parking directly in front of your door, Free Wi-Fi Cost: $180 Double including 3-course dinner Dinner: $151 Single including 3-course dinner 3-Course Dinner is booked as very few venues open for dinner. Dinner will be in the Tarkine Room and it will be a 3-course dinner including the choice of 2 entrees, 3 main meals, 2 desserts and tea & coffee. If you have any particular dietary requirements, please advise Stanley Seaview Inn direct. 22

23 Day 3 Sunday 16 th April Yolla, (Waratah), Tullah, Rosebury, Zeehan & Strahan Today, there are 2 driving options, both with the same destination. Option 1 This has 12 km of silica road & a Ferry $20. The section of famous "silica road" is an all weather surface using the tailings from the nearby silica mine. The locals say this white road on either side of Corinna provides a better driving experience than the sealed sections. (Some of the sealed sections are not great!) This is a scenic drive, though if you are in a low vehicles (i.e. Morgans) take it steady. Here are 2 links that may help you to make your decision Option 2 This route is bitumen only. If you take this option, a small detour into Waratah is recommended. Option 1 Depart STANLEY WYNYARD 59 km YOLLA 18 km 77 km WARATAH 56 km 133 km Waratah sits on the edge of Lake Waratah and the Tarkine Reserve and was once the home of the richest tin mine in the southern hemisphere. Mining has long since ended and Waratah is now known for its history, remoteness and its unique setting. It has a waterfall right in the centre of town. Have a picnic by the waterfall or go platypus spotting by the lake. 23

24 Waratah Courthouse museum The Waratah Courthouse museum has a collection of local artefacts and photos. "Philosopher" Smith's Hut, next door, reveals the living conditions in the early days of pioneers and mining. James 'Philosopher' Smith founded Waratah in 1871 after discovering a tin deposit. Kenworthy's Stamper Mill, next to the Tarkine Interpretation Centre Kenworthy's Stamper Mill is an impressive display of working machinery which was relocated from Mt Bischoff to the centre of town. View the separation process with the push of a button. Cost: Open: Free donation would be appreciated. 7:30am to 4:00pm daily SAVAGE RIVER 37 km 170 km CORINNA 24 km 194 km Corinna is remote and beautiful. It is an historic mining town, set in pristine rainforest on the banks of the Pieman River. It is at the southern end of the Tarkine, the largest temperate rainforest in Australia. This is the northern most point where the Huon pine grows. Corinna was inhabited by white settlers in 1881 and proclaimed a town in 1894, following a flood of people arriving in pursuit of gold. The township of Corinna is a unique example of a remote mining town that has survived. Previously, the Tarkiner people made Corinna and the nearby Tarkine areas their home for 30,000 years. The town is powered by an eco-friendly solar system with back-up generators. They have pure rainwater, probably the most pure water in the world, and all waste is removed from the town. The Tarkine Hotel and Tannin Restaurant have become a focal point of life for the community. Lunch and dinners are available, using as much local produce as possible. Boardwalk Stroll the Pieman River Boardwalk Lower Falls This is a 35m torrent in a rainforest gully. Corinna Pieman River (view from the barge) 24

25 On departing, you will cross the Pieman River on the Fatman barge. The "Fatman" Barge Ph: The "Fatman" Barge is the only cable driven vehicular barge in Tasmania. The crossing takes about 10 minutes. Operates: Outside daylight saving hours: 9:00am 5:00pm Cost: Summer: 9:00am 7:00pm $25.00 per car ($30 car with trailer) ZEEHAN 49 km 243 km Take the historic walk around the town. The restored Gaiety Theatre has a capacity of 1,000 and was state of the art when it was built in The town s mining heritage is just as rich and fascinating, as you will discover at the West Coast Pioneer Memorial Museum. West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum & Gaiety Theatre, 114 Main Street, Zeehan A General Entry Pass is valid for entry for one day and includes: A visitor guide with a map of the Centre; Access to historic buildings such as School of Mines and Metallurgy, Zeehan Police Station and Courthouse, Zeehan Post Office, and Gaiety Theatre and Grand Hotel; Access to over 30 exhibits, and exploring the mining relics in the yard area, experience what an underground mine was like in our Crocoite Cavern and see minerals and rocks of every size, shape and colour imaginable in our World Class Mineral Galleries. Climb aboard the historic trains, stroll through the region s history in their photographic galleries, watch Edwardian films in the majestic Gaiety Theatre, act out a scene in the Court house or take a peek into the somewhat secretive society of Freemason s in the Masonic Lodge display. Open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily (excl Christmas day & Good Friday). Cost $15.00 Adult $12.50 Concession $ 7.50 Child $35.00 Family STRAHAN 44 km 288 km Strahan, on the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area, has a dark and fascinating convict past. Sarah Island, in Macquarie Harbour, was once a notorious convict prison and gives a reminder of the brutal treatment of convicts. Boat cruises provide the journey through World Heritage Wilderness into the pristine temperate rainforests of the Gordon River. Strahan has shops selling artisan wares and there are numerous eateries and restaurants serving local produce. There are long stretches of wild ocean beach, sand dunes and forest. You can also choose jet boat rides, kayak journeys and seaplane trips. 25

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27 Option 2 Option 2 is bitumen road only. It is recommended, those taking this option, take the small detour into Waratah (though it has added 14 km to the trip) Depart STANLEY WYNYARD 59 km YOLLA 18 km 77 km WARATAH 56 km 133 km Waratah sits on the edge of Lake Waratah and the Tarkine Reserve and was once the home of the richest tin mine in the southern hemisphere. Mining has long since ended and Waratah is now known for its history, remoteness and its unique setting. It has a waterfall right in the centre of town. Have a picnic by the waterfall or go platypus spotting by the lake. 27

28 Waratah Courthouse museum The Waratah Courthouse museum has a collection of local artefacts and photos. "Philosopher" Smith's Hut, next door, reveals the living conditions in the early days of pioneers and mining. James 'Philosopher' Smith founded Waratah in 1871 after discovering a tin deposit. Kenworthy's Stamper Mill, next to the Tarkine Interpretation Centre Kenworthy's Stamper Mill is an impressive display of working machinery which was relocated from Mt Bischoff to the centre of town. View the separation process with the push of a button. Cost: Open: Free donation would be appreciated. 7:30am to 4:00pm daily TULLAH 48 km 181 km Tullah Lakeside Resort, Farrell Street, Tullah The Tullah Lakeside Resort has pub-style meals overlooking Lake Rosebury. The dining room is glass and timber, with polished floors and rustic free-form timber uprights and balustrades. Open Weekdays for lunch and daily for dinner ROSEBURY 14 km 195 km The mine dominates the small townscape, yet Rosebery has an unexpected visual appeal, held so close by the folds of the surrounding hills. Rosebery has produced copper, gold, lead, zinc and silver with an estimated value of AUD$8 billion. Rosebery s mine has produced more wealth than any other mine on the west coast. Lake Rosebury, near Rosebury and the Murchison Dam Montezuma Falls, Williamsford, 2 kms south of Rosebery, Off the A10 Montezuma Falls is Tasmania s highest waterfall and the track starts 10 minutes' drive out of town. This easy, 3-hour return walk, following the old tram route along a level track, takes you right to the base of the 104 metre Falls through park-like rainforest including leatherwood, myrtle, sassafras and giant tree ferns. The creek immediately below the falls was once spanned by a wooden trestle bridge, 160 feet long and 50 feet high. Today derelict pieces of timber, moss-covered concrete piers and rusty bolts are all that remain. ZEEHAN 29 km 224 km 28

29 West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum & Gaiety Theatre, 114 Main Street, Zeehan A General Entry Pass is valid for entry for one day and includes: A visitor guide with a map of the Centre; Access to historic buildings such as School of Mines and Metallurgy, Zeehan Police Station and Courthouse, Zeehan Post Office, and Gaiety Theatre and Grand Hotel; Access to over 30 exhibits, and exploring the mining relics in the yard area, experience what an underground mine was like in our Crocoite Cavern and see minerals and rocks of every size, shape and colour imaginable in our World Class Mineral Galleries. Climb aboard the historic trains, stroll through the region s history in their photographic galleries, watch Edwardian films in the majestic Gaiety Theatre, act out a scene in the Court house or take a peek into the somewhat secretive society of Freemason s in tje Masonic Lodge display. Open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily (excl Christmas day & Good Friday). Cost $15.00 Adult $12.50 Concession $ 7.50 Child $35.00 Family STRAHAN 45 km 269 km Strahan, on the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area, has a dark and fascinating convict past. Sarah Island, in Macquarie Harbour, was once a notorious convict prison and gives a reminder of the brutal treatment of convicts. Boat cruises provide the journey through World Heritage Wilderness into the pristine temperate rainforests of the Gordon River. Strahan has shops selling artisan wares and there are numerous eateries and restaurants serving local produce. There are long stretches of wild ocean beach, sand dunes and forest. You can also choose jet boat rides, kayak journeys and seaplane trips. 29

30 ACCOMMODATION Strahan Village (2 nights) The Esplanade, Strahan 4 star Strahan Village is on the West coast harbour-side of town and has options including individual cottages, terraces, rooms and suites on the top of the hill. Facilities: Restaurant & Bar, local seafood at The Fish Café on the Wharf and pub meals at Hamer's Hotel. Wine and cheese tasting is also available, laundry Room facilities: TV, tea/coffee making facilities, fridge, heating, Parking: Free onsite Cost: Per room per night for up to 2 adults per room including breakfast for up to 2 adults $ Hilltop Standard Rooms $ Hilltop Harbour View Rooms $ Village Waterfront 2 Room Cottages OR ACCOMMODATION Bushman's Cafe (2 nights) Lot 1 Harold Street, Strahan Phone: manager@bushmanscafe.com.au Web: 4 star Bushman's has a restaurant bar downstairs, with 3 comfortable studio rooms in the centre of town. This is a non-smoking property and not suitable for children. Facilities: Queen bed, heating, Seating area, satellite TV, iron & ironing board, tea & coffee facilities, toaster, microwave, bar fridge, cutlery, dishes & glasses Inclusions: Free parking, Wi-Fi Cost: Suite 1 $330 double 2 nights Suite, Water views Greasley Suite 2 $330 double 2 nights Suite, Water views Stevens Suite 3 $300 double 2 nights Suite (smaller) Dufty 30

31 Day 4 Monday 17 th April Strahan and the surrounding area Gordon River Cruise Cruise the Gordon River on the Lady Jane Franklin II. The guide will talk through the points of interest as you cruise across Macquarie Harbour, the only safe harbour early settlers found on the west coast of Tasmania. Hells Gates Cruise through the Hells Gates, where the harbour and the Southern Ocean meet. Cross Macquarie Harbour to the fish farms where you learn about salmon and trout farming on the West Coast of Tasmania (and taste the produce). From here, you make your way to the Gordon River. Heritage Landing Take in the scenery and calm of the pristine wilderness. Walk through the ancient temperate rainforest. Learn of the local flora and fauna whilst walking along elevated boardwalks. As well as sassafras, blackwood and myrtle, you can stand next to the pride of the forest, a 2000-year-old Huon pine. Sarah Island Explore the ruins of Sarah Island, a once dreaded penal colony, before returning back to Strahan. Included: Departure: Cost: Chef prepared buffet lunch featuring Tasmanian produce. 8.30am from the main wharf in Strahan (Duration: 5.5 hours) Atrium forward facing, raised seating, easy lower deck access, buffet lunch included Adult $92.00 Child $49.60 Family $280 (2 adults + 2 children) No further discount available Premium window seating forward facing, full length windows, easy lower deck access, buffet lunch included. Adult $112 Child $67.20 Family $360 (2 adults + 2 children) No further discount available Captain s Premier Upper Deck Not available Booked out on 17th April West Coast Wilderness Railway The full-day return steam train journey includes the King River Gorge, the rack section of the railway track, magnificent rainforest and all stations along the way. The train stops in Queenstown for one hour allowing passengers to explore the historic mining town and discover the region s rich history with a guided or self-guided tour. With so much to discover you will return to Strahan having experienced this remarkable railway and its triumph over adversity. Travels: Operates: Strahan Queenstown Strahan 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Wednesday Cost: $215 Adult $120 Child* Wilderness Carriage Balcony carriage, a glass of sparkling wine or juice on arrival, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea $159 Adult $ 70 Child* $355 Family** Heritage Carriage 31

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33 Day 5 Tuesday 18 th April Queenstown, Lost Mines - Ancient Pines (Mt Jukes Underground Tour), Lake Margaret Hydro Power Tour, Derwent Bridge and Lake St Clare Today's drive 126 km 2 hrs Depart STRAHAN QUEENSTOWN 41 km Queenstown is best known for its copper mines and smelters. It was once the world s richest mining town. Lost Mines - Ancient Pines (Queenstown Heritage Tours) Phone: Anthony Board the vehicle and head southwest, out of town to the old gold mining precinct of Lynchford and the Tasmanian Special Timbers sawmill where you may meet 4th and 5th generation piners working hard to mill the timbers that will become magnificent pieces of furniture or crafted items. These people are real characters and a tourist attraction in themselves. (Please note; sawmill only open Monday to Thursday) Be guided through the ancient forests to discover old mining relics amongst the world famous Huon and King Billy Pine trees. Admire the pure tannin hued water in the beautiful creeks flowing through this stunning landscape. Marvel at the ferns, mosses, lichens and fungi throughout the forest. This is a photographer's paradise. Take a spooky walk into the abandoned Mt Jukes Proprietary Mine. A horizontal tunnel mined into the side of Mt Jukes in the 1890's by the original pioneer miners. Find your own piece of copper ore on the ground as you walk through the mine. You may even be lucky enough to spot some silver or gold. Arrive back in Queenstown invigorated from the fresh clean air and your encounter with the forests and mines that helped shape a nation. Tour duration 2.5 hrs. (This tour requires a moderate level of fitness. Short walks involve climbing bush steps and uneven ground.) Departs 9:00am and 1:30pm any day (Duration: 2.5 hours) Cost: $65.00 Adults $60.00 Concession $35.00 Children Under 16 yrs $ Family of 5 33

34 Penghana (1898), 32 The Esplanade, Queenstown This Federation-style house was once the home of Robert Sticht, the first mine manager of the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company. Sticht developed the company into Tasmania s largest industrial enterprise in the early 20 th century. The house is now operating as a bed and breakfast, though the gardens are still open to the public Open: Entry: The gardens are open daily to 5:00pm Free entry to the gardens Historic Lake Margaret Hydro Power Tour Phone: Join a private tour of this historic village. Tasmania's West Coast was one of the most remote places on earth when prospectors first discovered the rich mineral deposits in the area. With no coal to generate electricity and the forest being rapidly depleted to fuel the furnaces of the mine it was imperative that another power source be found. It was decided to harness the power of running water which was the most plentiful resource with an average of 3.5m of rain per year. Hear the stories of how this was achieved and the thriving village of families that lived in this remote but beautiful spot. Watch the machinery work as it did over 100 years ago and marvel at its immaculate condition. Admire the wooden pipeline that carries millions of litres of water to power the turbines that produce the electricity. This tour is suitable for limited mobility visitors. Departs: Duration: 9:00 am and 1:30pm any day. 2.5 hours approx Cost: $65.00 Adults $60.00 Concession $35.00 Children Under 16 yrs $ Family of 5 DERWENT BRIDGE 85 km 126 km Derwent Bridge is just 5 kms from the world famous Cradle Mountain/Lake St Clair National Park and the finishing point of Tasmania s famous Overland Track. LAKE ST CLAIR Here you can combine a ferry cruise with an easy lakeside walk. 34

35 Lake St Clair & World Heritage Cruises The "IDA CLAIR" routinely makes the 15 nautical mile (28 km) round-trip from Cynthia Bay via Echo Point to Narcissus Bay and back 3 times daily, 7 days a week during the Summer months. On the 30 min voyage you receive a unique perspective of the natural beauty of the National Park whilst sailing through a veritable dolerite pantheon formed by the encircling peaks of Mt Hugel, Mt Olympus, Mt Orthys, Mt Byron and Mt Ida. If you get off and have a walk around, it is recommended that you confirm your presence by radio call when you arrive at Narcissus Hut. Full details of the radio call procedure for ferry confirmations are available in Narcissus Hut. To pre-book call or sceniccruises@lakestclairlodge.com.au. Departures: Depart Cynthia Bay 9:00am 12:30am 3:00pm Duration: Arrive Narcissus 9:45am 1:15pm 3:45pm Arrive Cynthia Bay 10:30am 2:00pm 4:30pm 30 minutes Cost: $40 Adult 1-way Cynthia Bay to Narciussus OR Narciussus to Cynthia Bay $20 Child $35 Adult 1-way Cynthia Bay to Echo Point (pick-up from Echo Point by $17 Child prior appointment) 35

36 ACCOMMODATION Derwent Bridge Chalets & Studios (8 chalets) Lyell Highway, Derwent Bridge Phone: /2 star Web: You can self-cater or dine at the Wombat Cave next door or the Derwent Bridge Wilderness Hotel (5 minute drive). Facilities: Private balcony with outdoor furniture, kitchen or kitchenette, living area, TV, DVD/CD player, ensuite with shower. Check-in: 3:00pm to 7:00pm Check-out: 10:00am Cost: $175 Double Studio Queen $175 Double Studio Twin $210 Double Chalet Queen $210 Double Family Chalet Additional cost for additional persons $245 Spa ACCOMMODATION Lake St Clair Lodge (42 rooms) 3 1/2 star Lake St Clair Road, Lake St Clair. Phone: Web: Lake St Clair Lodge is one of only 2 resorts built within a World Heritage listed area in the world. It is within Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park with views of Cynthia Bay. You can interact with local wildlife, including pademelons and Bennett's wallabies. Facilities: Rooms: Inclusions: Lodge bar has a fireplace and outdoor balcony with seating area. Meals are served all day, along with wines, beers and spirits. Private bathroom, TV, CD/DVD player, some have kitchenette with microwave, stove. Others have spa bath or fireplace Cooked breakfast from menu; Contents of the Mini Bar (including 2 beers, 2 spirits fruit juice & mineral water) Cost: $ Double Wilderness guestroom $ Double Lakeside guestroom $ Double Lakeside Studio Cabins no spa $ Double Lakeside Spa Studio Cabins $ adults Lofts, 2-level, King room + twin room 36

37 Day 6 Wednesday 19 th April Wall in the Wilderness, Tarraleah, Oust, Bushy Park, Salmon Ponds, Plenty, New Norfolk and Brighton Depart DERWENT BRIDGE Wall in the Wilderness 2 km past Derwent Bridge The project took approximately 10 years to complete and, if not yet, it will eventually consist of 100 sculpted panels each three metres high and one metre wide. This series of story panels, as well as numerous three dimensional works, are sculpted predominantly in timber, unlocking the history, hardship and perseverance of the people of the Central Highlands Tasmania, paying homage to the individuals upon whose labour rests our own quality of life. The murals are carved out of Huon pine and feature panels five metres high, telling the stories of pioneering development of the harsh Central Highlands, beginning with the indigenous people, to timber harvesters, to pastoralists, to Hydro-electricity and mining. 37

38 TARRALEAH 51 km Tarraleah has views of the Tasmanian Highlands and wilderness and was once the home of hundreds of Hydroelectric pioneers. It is now a privately owned holiday village (and you can buy the entire town for around $12 million). It is beautifully restored to its former glory, retaining the original style and charm of the 1930's. Drop in for a coffee or light lunch in the cafe. OUSE 38 km 89 km After Ouse you can continue on the Lyell Highway if you wish, and through Hamilton, In Hamilton, there are historic buildings scatted amongst the farmland. The Old School House was built by convicts in Prospect Village and Garden is not far from Hamilton. It is an amazing example of what a talented gardener can do in an extremely dry landscape. Another untested option is to turn right onto Ellendale Road / C608 approximately 6 1/2 km's after Ouse. These are where the following directions are taking you. ELLENDALE 20 km 109 km FENTONBURY WESTERWAY You cross Tyenna River at Westerway and the road straight head becomes the B61 and is the Gordon River Road. GLENORA Kingsholme Oast House, Ellendale BUSHY PARK 21 km 130 km Bushy Park is described as the hop capital of Tasmania. It is a charming, small village where 19th century, deciduous trees and hop fields combine to give it an English feel. You will see tall hop vine frames in fields where neat, exotically shaped Oast Houses wait to process the rich harvest. 38

39 Text Kiln, south of Bushy Park, turn right into 10 Acre Lane (it is at the end of the lane) The most impressive building in the district is Ebenezer Shoobridge's famous Text Kiln. It is an Oast House which was completed in Shoobridge, who worked his hop fields with his wife, 3 sons and 5 daughters, embraced the idea that 'Union is Strength' and believed that texts from The Bible would be inspiration for his workers. On the outside walls of the 'Text Kiln' Shoobridge wrote "And these words that I command thee this day shall be in thine heart and thy shall write them on the posts of thine house and on thine gate". In the middle of the building is the sign "God is Love" and on the far side is "God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life". Hawthorn Lodge (1869), 1733 Glenora Road (Cnr Uxbridge Road This was the home of Ebenezer Shoobridge's son, Robert. It was turned into a guest house but is now a 5 bedroom, private home with an impressive driveway and gracious gardens which include Canadian Sequoias, oak trees and mulberry, apple, plum, a 120-year-old magnolia and a huge, old cherry tree. The Water Race William Shoobridge built a 3 km water race to bring water from the Styx River to drive a huge waterwheel which generated electricity to dry the hops at his Oast House. Some historians believe that Bushy Park had electricity before Hobart. In Bushy Park, continue on Glenora Road / B62 not Left on B61 to the highway. SALMON PONDS 10 km 140 km Salmon Ponds Heritage Hatchery and Gardens, 70 Salmon Ponds Road, Plenty View the collection showing the changes to fishing equipment over time and the history of angling in Tasmania. The museum is housed in the cottage built for the first superintendent of the Salmon Ponds in You can view fish breeding in all its stages, from fingerlings to full grown brown, rainbow, brook trout and Atlantic salmon The first brown and rainbow trout in the southern hemisphere were raised here in 1864 and they were the base stock of streams and lakes in Australia and New Zealand. Facilities: Licensed Restaurant; Feed the Fish as you walk around the Gardens; Children's Activities; Picnic Area with BBQ Facilities. Shop & Tour Desk Cost: $ 8 Adults $22 Family 2 adults + 3 children $ 6 Pensioners $ 6 Children 7 to 17 years $ 6 Group (10 + people) $ 3 Children 3 to 6 years Free Children Under 3 years 39

40 PLENTY 2 km 142 km NEW NORFOLK 7 km 149 km New Norfolk is the 3rd oldest settlement in Tasmania and was established by evacuees relocated from Norfolk Island after the island prison was abandoned in The town has one of Australia's oldest pubs, the Bush Inn, the oldest continuously licensed hotel in Australia, as well as Australia's oldest Anglican church, St Matthews. It has one of Australia's few traditional village squares. New Norfolk has a rich hop-growing past and is still the centre of the surrounding hop-growing area, producing most of the hops for Australian breweries. Wander through the antique stores. Stop and enjoy the river, mountain and valley views. BRIDGEWATER 19 km 168 km BRIGHTON 4 km 172 km Brighton has impressive Georgian buildings scattered throughout the surrounding district. An unintentional bonus in the district is that the delightfully eccentric and very British Royal Marine, Private Hugh Germain, who reputedly travelled through the area with a copy of The Bible and the Arabian Nights, provided names like Jerusalem, Jericho, Jordan, and Lake Tiberius to the places he visited. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, 593 Briggs Road (signposted off the Midland Highway) This is a sanctuary rather than a zoo. It sits on a hill overlooking the town and has healthy communities of wombats, Eastern quolls, Tasmanian pademelons, potoroos, emus, Tasmanian bettongs, echidnas, possums, koalas, lizards and native birds. Guided Tours: There are guided tours of the sanctuary at am and 2.00 pm every day; a special "after sunset" hand feeding nocturnal tour; and a daytime version of the nocturnal tour called the Face to Face Feeding Frenzy. For more information phone (03) ACCOMMODATION Brighton Hotel Motel 141 Brighton Road, Brighton Phone: reception@brightonmotelhotel.com.au 40 Web: brightonmotelhotel.com.au Motel is at the back of the hotel. All have 2 parks per room and there are security cameras. Facilities: Rooms: 4 star Restaurant, bar, bottle shop, gaming and keno lounge, full laundry facilities; parking Air conditioning/heating, tea and coffee facilities, mini-bar, ironing facilities, flat screen TV, all rooms are non-smoking. Cost: $115 Superior Double with King or Queen bed $135 Twin with Queen + single $189 Fam 5 being King room, interconnecting to Queen + single

41 Day 7 Thursday 20th April Huon Valley, Huon Aquaculture (salmon farm), Dover and Port Huon Today's drive 142 km 2:35 hrs Depart BRIGHTON HONEYWOOD 41

42 OLD BEACH 11 km TRAVEL THROUGH HOBART NEIKA 32 km 43 km HUONVILLE 23 km 66 km The hub of the district is the busy, productive centre of Huonville, an apple town on the banks of the river. Across the bridge, you ll follow the valley south to Franklin, where timber shavings curl from the boat-builders planes, and traditionally-built craft tug at their moorings beyond the workshop. Boat House Café, Esplanade, Huonville Huonville Enjoy a wide range of seafood while enjoying the river views. Dine in or take away Fully licensed. Open: 10.30am late Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays (except Christmas Day) At Huonville head South (i.e. Turn Left) on the Huon Highway A6 with the Huon River to your right FRANKLIN 8 km 74 km Petty Sessions Gourmet Café, 3445 Huon Highway This cafe is on the edge of the Huon River, serving coffee, fresh local produce, fine food and wine. Open: 10.30am 3.30pm Lunch 7 days The Lady Franklin Hotel, 3382 Main Road Dine on the new, spacious deck overlooking the Huon River. Open Lunch 11:30am 2:00pm Wednesday Sunday (Counter meals available in the main bar Tuesday Sunday) Wooden Boat Centre Tasmania, Main Road, Franklin View Tasmania s fine boat building timbers being crafted into beautiful wooden boats and discover the rich history surrounding Tasmania s boat building heritage. CASTLE FORBES BAY 7 km 81 km Remain on the Huon Highway, keeping the water to your Left PORT HUON GREEVESTON 8 km 89 km The forest and timber town of Geeveston has a rich forest heritage of Bushmen and pioneers, winning a hard living from the tall trees on the edge of the wilderness. This is your gateway to the far south. 42

43 Southern Design Centre, 11 School Road, Geeveston (off A6) Tasmanian timber furniture is crafted on site. Resident artisans demonstrate skills in various mediums arts, crafts, clothing, exquisite giftware and furniture showrooms. Enjoy a coffee or meal in the bright, warm atmosphere of the cafe. Continue South on the Huon Highway / A6 CAIRNS BAY BROOKS BAY SURVEYORS BAY 20 km 109 km Surveyors Bay has a lovely picnic area BBQ & toilet. HUON AQUACULTURE 4 km 113 km Huon Aquaculture, Esperance Coast Road, Dover We have planned a special site tour that will show what they do and explain the systems and technology behind the operations. Privately owned by Peter and Frances Bender, Huon Aquaculture is the second-largest salmon producer in Australia behind the publicly-listed Tassal Group also of Tasmania. Peter and Frances Bender started out as cattle and sheep farmers. Their property had a significant foreshore and they diversified into fish-farming in They employ 172 local workers and contribute more to the economy than the entire Tasmanian apple industry. Surveyors Bay Huon Salmon Huon Aquaculture uses the most advanced computerised feeding system yet developed. They do not use growth hormones or genetically-modified feed. View Peter Benders Bike collection Peter has a passion for old motorcycles. He has around 25 bikes a couple of Vincent s, a Brough Superior and quite a few other nice bikes and we are hoping to have a look through his garage. His father in law is also involved in the historic car movement has an Austin 7, Austin 7 Van and 1950 s Mercedes. DOVER 6 km 119 km Dover is a pretty, quiet fishing village that sits at the head of Esperance Bay overlooking the islands of Faith, Hope and Charity. Dover s position on the D Entrecasteaux Channel protects it. No matter what time of year you visit, however, bring a warm jacket and all weather gear. 43

44 Esperance River Picnic Ground A short drive inland from Dover is the Esperance River Picnic ground and is a delightful spot on the bend of the river with BBQ shelter and toilets. Dover foreshore has some easy walkways and BBQ shelter for picnics at the beach. Depart DOVER Travel north along the Huon Highway / A6 PORT HUON 23 km 142 km ACCOMMODATION The Kermandie 4518 Main Road, Port Huon, 7116 Phone: kermandie@kermandie.com.au Fax: There are 11 ensuite rooms upstairs in the hotel They offer buffet style breakfast including tea/coffee, juice, cereal, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, hash browns, tomatoes, $20 per person. Inclusions: All prices below include continental breakfast. Cost: $160 Family room (4 people) $130 King / Queen Room $120 Double / Twin Room $ 90 Single Room ACCOMMODATION Kermandie Lodge 4512 Main Road, Port Huon, 7116 Phone: Web: Cost: $130 Double + $15 child + $25 adult 2-bedroom self contained unit $110 Queen motel room $120 Twin Motel room 44

45 Day 8 Friday 21st April Tahune Airwalk (optional), Huonville, Glaziers Bay, Woodbridge, Margate, Kingston and Hobart Todays drive 175 km 3:30 hrs If you wish to visit Tahune Airwalk, this is a 175 km day. Alternatively, you can have a leisurely day making your way back to Hobart. This is then a 112 km day. Depart THE KERMANDIE / KERMANDIE LODGE, returning back through Geeveston GEEVESTON At Geeveston, do not remain on the A6 and head south. Turn right onto the C631 and remain on this road TAHUNE AIRWALK 32 km 45

46 Tahune Airwalk Tahune AirWalk has a variety of forest walks. The AirWalk averages heights between 20 and 30 metres above the forest floor, with the last section, the cantilever, at a height of 50 metres above the river. This is where you get the best views. On the way up the AirWalk you will encounter 112 gradual concrete steps with places to sit and rest. If stairs are impossible for you, they have disabled access for those that need it. Basic fitness is required to complete the total length of the AirWalk (619 metres). Inclusions: Duration: 3 forest walks, onsite BBQ's and forest bike track (BYO bike) 50 minute round trip, back to the cafe Open: 10:00am 4:00pm April to September 9:00am 5:00pm October to March Entry: Closed Christmas day & during hazardous weather. $29.00 Adult (17 years & over) $14.50 Child (5 16 years) $58.00 Family (2 adults, 2 children) $26.10 Concession or student $ 0.00 Infant (under 5 years) Cable Eagle glider: $18.00 Adult (17 years & over) $59.00 Family (2 adults, 2 children) $26.10 Concession or student $14.40 Extra child (of a family group) $16.00 Child (5 16 years) $ 0.00 Infant (under 5 years) PORT HUON 32 km 63 km CASTLE FORBES BAY 5 km 68 km FRANKLIN 7 km 75 km This timber-milling town was the site of the first settlement in the Huon district in Timber-milling is an important local industry as are orchards and diary farming. HUONVILLE 8 km 82 km Huonville is the largest apple-producing centre in the area. Huonville As you cross the Huon River, approaching Huonville, TURN RIGHT onto Channel Highway. (If it is getting late we can continue north along the Huon Highway.) CRADOC 10 km 92 km GLAZIERS BAY 6 km 98 km 46

47 CYGNET 8 km 106 km Cygnet is the centre of the fruit-growing district and was originally named Port de Cygne (meaning Swan Port). In the district are good beaches at Berona Sands, Randall's Bay & Egg and Bacon Bay. There are numerous galleries of various different arts and crafts in Cygnet. Depart Cygnet and continue South on Channel Highway for approximately 5 kms TURN LEFT into Woodbridge Hill Road GARDNERS BAY 7 km 113 km WOODBRIDGE 10 km 123 km At Woodbridge, you may wish to head south for an interesting Detour.to Grandvewe Sweep Cheesery BIRCHS BAY 3 km 126 km Turn right into Devlyns Road Grandvewe Sheep Cheesery, 59 Devlyns Road, Birch Bay Phone ryan@grandvewe.com.au Visit Ryan Hartshorn's family run Grandvewe farm and cheesery in the lush farming district of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel for a truly unique experience. See the cheese making process and pop into the Hartshorn Distillery where Ryan created the world's first Sheep Whey Vodka. Open: Tastings 10:00am 5:00pm every day over Easter $5.00 per person Return to the Channel Highway / V68 and head north. Information on Bruny Island is on Page 49 and 50, for those opting to visit Bruny Island. You may wish to have a short visit now, stay overnight or return in a day or 2 for a day-trip. KETTERING 9 km 135 km This is a large fruit-growing district. The Bruny Island ferry leaves from the terminal at Kettering, several times daily with extra services provided during holidays. Mermaid Café & Visitor Centre, 81 Ferry Road This is a fabulous waterfront location, with great coffee delicious food and a friendly atmosphere.. They are fully licensed. Open: 7 days a week OYSTER COVE 47