Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Great Oyster Bay Tasmania

Lovely time away.  Stayed at a caravan park opposite Great Oyster Bay on the East Coast of Tasmania for several nights.
The Bay is wide and sheltered and opens onto the Tasman Sea, main town is Swansea.

Every night this was our view across the bay, such a delicate sunset.


The black cross is where we stayed for several days.



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49 comments:

  1. AdamWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 00:50:00 GMT+10

    Looks like a cool beach

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 14:30:00 GMT+10

      Most of the beaches are really lovely down that way Adam.

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  2. Author R. Mac WheelerWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 01:42:00 GMT+10

    What a horrible view. HOw could you stand that?

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 14:29:00 GMT+10

      A pathetic view indeed :)
      Was hard to look at each night I can assure you.
      A delight to be there to take the photos.

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  3. Marco LuijkenWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 03:25:00 GMT+10

    Hello Margaret,
    What a nice place.
    Great this view of the beach with a wonderful sky. Fantastic.

    Best regards,
    Marco

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  4. CynthiaWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 05:50:00 GMT+10

    That beach photo is just wonderful. I think you should frame it!

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 14:28:00 GMT+10

      Wouldn't be a bad idea actually, I never thought of that.

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  5. Elephant's ChildWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 06:09:00 GMT+10

    Your sunset looks like some of our dawns. Gentle and beautiful.

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  6. VENTANA DE FOTOWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 06:23:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful place, to rest and enjoy a relaxed vacation.

    Kisses

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 14:27:00 GMT+10

      Was magic there as the weather was good for late autumn.

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  7. John MWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 08:20:00 GMT+10

    I love visiting a beach when I get a chance.

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  8. Bill Wednesday, 10 May 2017 at 09:57:00 GMT+10

    That's a lovely spot---- be careful, your pictures will attract too many people!

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 14:26:00 GMT+10

      Beautiful place Bill, this island that I live on never ceases to amaze me :)

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  9. AnonymousWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 10:46:00 GMT+10

    What a wonderful view. Thanks for sharing this moment.

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 14:25:00 GMT+10

      A moment in time never to be repeated Martin.
      You are most welcome.

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  10. The Yum ListWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 11:50:00 GMT+10

    Absolutely stunning.

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  11. RiverWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 13:50:00 GMT+10

    "Coles Bay"? Coles owns a bay?? Supermarkets and Liquor stores are not enough for them anymore?
    Ha Ha.

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 14:24:00 GMT+10

      Did you know the first Coles Supermarket was built at Wilmot here in Tasmania - have a photo of it somewhere, it was burnt to the ground several years ago.
      Coles Bay is said to be named after Silas Cole. Not sure who he was :)
      The link might be a good read of that area of Great Oyster Bay/Coles Bay.
      http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=2631

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  12. GosiaWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 15:37:00 GMT+10

    Lovely place to stay

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  13. LeeWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 15:47:00 GMT+10

    Now, that's my kind of spot. It would suit me just fine. I've already packed my oyster knife!! :)

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    1. LeeWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 15:49:00 GMT+10

      And here you will find the story of Silas Cole, Margaret. :)

      http://www.chilboltonvillagestores.co.uk/the-story-of-silas-cole-born-in-chilbolton-in-1820-deported-to-tasmania/

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    2. Margaret DThursday, 11 May 2017 at 12:01:00 GMT+10

      Thanks for the link Lee, interesting man was Silas Cole as he was like many a bit of a rebel when young.Made me smile when the article says 'he was calmer by 1845' :)

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  14. AnonymousWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 16:13:00 GMT+10

    Happy to hear you enjoyed your visit. The photo is lovely.

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  15. RosemaryWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 19:53:00 GMT+10

    Looks as if you enjoyed a lovely relaxing time at Great Oyster Bay

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    1. Margaret DThursday, 11 May 2017 at 11:51:00 GMT+10

      We sure did Rosemary and met some lovely people too, they were from Queensland's far north.

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  16. Sandra CoxWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 23:16:00 GMT+10

    Oh my. It looks like a water color painting doesn't it?
    Glad you had a great time. The water can be so relaxing.

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  17. Lowcarb team memberWednesday, 10 May 2017 at 23:46:00 GMT+10

    Pleased to see that you are back safe and sound.
    That view ... simply amazing.

    All the best Jan

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  18. Bob BushellThursday, 11 May 2017 at 00:07:00 GMT+10

    Tasmania sounds really nice, rolling sea waves is beautiful.

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    1. Margaret DThursday, 11 May 2017 at 11:50:00 GMT+10

      It's a beautiful place Bob, most people that holiday here return for more.

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  19. ChristineThursday, 11 May 2017 at 03:55:00 GMT+10

    Your photo of the evening sky is gorgeous & I bet it was even more romantic in person!

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    1. Margaret DThursday, 11 May 2017 at 11:49:00 GMT+10

      Was lovely watching the colours change especially in the sand in the foreground.

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  20. orvokkiThursday, 11 May 2017 at 05:29:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful view - over the sea and lovely sunset.

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  21. bailiThursday, 11 May 2017 at 16:55:00 GMT+10

    what a serene shot !
    thank you for sharing the beauty and peace of your lovely stay at Oyster bay my friend.

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  22. CountryMumThursday, 11 May 2017 at 17:05:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful outlook for a few nights. Just lovely.

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  23. SussiFriday, 12 May 2017 at 21:01:00 GMT+10

    beautiful!

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  24. David M. Gascoigne,Tuesday, 16 May 2017 at 00:02:00 GMT+10

    Maybe one day I will get to visit Tasmania. I always regretted not doing so when I visited Australia in 1999.

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    1. Margaret DMonday, 22 May 2017 at 12:11:00 GMT+10

      Let's hope you can visit David. Most people that do visit here love it and often return many times in their lives.

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