Monday 18 May 2020

Hollybank, Launceston

Part 1.
First outing for while apart for essentials.
There will another part of Hollybank then I will return to last years holiday in winter.

Tasmania's first restriction lifted so:
Last Monday Tasmanian's were permitted from then on to visit National Parks and Reserves within 30 km from their homes for exercise purposes until further notice.
We fortunately have a few Reserves around within that mileage so we ventured to Hollybank, just 25km from home.  It's a walking area with lots of walking tracks, plus there is a cricket pitch of some sort, not very good, and lots of tables and seats for a picnic.
I exercised my right to take photos, I thought that was good exercise.
There are many tall trees of various kinds and of course being the end of Autumn the few autumn tree colours were just about gone.
Not a lot of colour there at Hollybank but certainly different coloured greens.
I've shown photos of Hollybank before probably last year, it always looks different.



The above tree is a wattle tree with new growth.


A bit of fungi


The loos.


The barbecue area and some wood to light a fire in the fireplace provided.

42 comments:

  1. What a lovely park. It is upbeat for me to hear of restrictions being lifted.

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    1. It is a lovely park close to the city.
      Slowly lifting restrictions and today more have been lifted for a few things.

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  2. Here in England, but not all parts of the UK, some restrictions are easing.

    Lovely to see your photographs.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Thanks Jan.
      Well that's good restrictions, some, are being lifted as long as precautions as kept. Be a very long time before there is a normal as we know it.

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  3. Must be wonderful to go for a hike in that place.Love the nature :)

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  4. Every step out of lockdown is a pleasing moment as long as we all continue to be careful. We have also been given the opportunity to drive further into the countryside too, but so far we have not done so.
    Hollybank Nature Reserve looks a lovely place to take your first outing.

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    1. To be careful for all of us Rosemary as you say.
      It's wonderful to walk in the Reserve for the first time after not being able to.

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  5. Beautiful place surrounded by nature.
    I especially loved the first photo.
    Take care

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    1. I liked the first photo too, it was different with new growth as it meant a new beginning I guess to me.

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  6. It must have felt wonderful to get out in the forest after so long! Lucky you have a choice of places to walk now. Enjoy!

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    1. It did feel wonderful to be walking about Hollybank Reserve.
      There is another Reserve not very far from home we must go and walk around, drove through there yesterday but it was late and a bit cold.

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  7. It looks like a totally delightful place to be able to stretch your walking legs and camera finger in - definitely exercise.

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    1. Oh I enjoyed the camera finger :) it's been awhile since the shutter has moved on my camera and phone too for that matter. The photos were taken with my camera didn't bother with the phone.

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  8. Es maravilloso caminar por la Naturaleza y captar esas bellas imágenes, para el recuerdo.

    Besos

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    1. It was and something we had been waiting for as many of other in this world.

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  9. The tree trunks are incredibly straight.

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  10. Se ve muy bonito para caminar. Besos.

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    1. It is Teresa a nice place to walk or hike on the tracks which are provided.

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  11. Silence, forest, nature, space, what we probably need the most. It's nice to spend a few moments in such a charming place.
    greetings

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    1. It certainly is.
      Nothing like peace and quiet amid the trees.

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  12. what a serene gorgeous park near your home dear Margaret :)
    congratulations for reopening the parks at least
    exercising in open airy environment is best
    i am glad you were able to embrace nature for while

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    1. Thanks Baili. It is a good place for a walk and to take in nature.

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  13. I love this! So different than ours once you get past the surface similarities.

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    1. Oh good, glad you love it. Maybe I should have more photos of Tasmania and expect I will in the future as there will be no travelling for a while within Australia only my home State when we are permitted later on.

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  14. A nosaltres també ens agrada anar de barbacoa. Llocs com aquest estan molt buscats.
    Una abraçada i bon reportatge, Margaret.

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    1. We have a few places around like the one I have mentioned here and it's good to be able to go now Jordi.

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  15. Tive sempre e tenho um fascínio especial pela Austrália, por isso é um gosto conhecer e visitar o seu blog.
    Saudações poéticas.
    Juvenal Nunes

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    1. We have travelled far and wide within Australia over the years and find it rather pleasing.
      Thanks for commenting.

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  16. Olá querida Margaret!
    Que lindo viajar através das suas fotografias.
    Um beijinho viajante.
    Megy Maia🌈

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