Iron Blow Lookout at Gormanston, Tasmania.
Gormanston is about 4 km from Queenstown with approximately 99 bends in the road and was once a thriving town, these days not many people live there.
'Iron Blow was the site of the earliest major mining venture at Mount Lyell on the west coast of Tasmania in 1883.
The first shot on the site was in January 1884 and most local prospectors were camped in the Linda Valley to the east of Mount Owen. Following the establishment of the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company in 1893, the Iron Blow orebody was mined until 1929'.
Wikipedia
The view from the lookout is just beautiful, you can see a small part of Lake Burbury in the distance.
Mount Owen to the right and great to see trees growing on the hills. I can remember seeing only a few trees when a teenager.
The town of a few houses in Gormanston.
The header is beautiful. And so are the other pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks Catarina.
DeleteBoa tarde Mararet!
ReplyDeleteFiquei estupefacta com tamanha beleza e descrição!
Um abracinho esvoaçante!🌺🌼🌻
Megy Maia🌈
Thanks Megy.
DeleteBeautiful photos and views, the views are stunning. Your new header is a beautie too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill.
DeleteGorgeous scenery! Very interesting about the mine also. I agree with Bill about your header, about it being stunning. It truly is :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise.
DeleteThe water color is just amazing and such beautiful views.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous view from there.
DeleteImponente la vista desde el Mirador, el agua es muy hermosa y con un precioso color.
ReplyDeleteLos paisajes que has capturado me gustán mucho.
Besos
Thanks you...Nature as it's best.
DeleteA dramatic and spectacular view.
ReplyDeleteAnd hooray for returning trees.
Yes, it's good to see trees there once again. Sure has taken a lot of time as in years.
DeleteLove all of the different hues on the hillsides - shades of various blues, greens, and browns.
ReplyDeleteInteresting colours of nature.
DeleteSuch nice photos of such a nice looking place
ReplyDeleteIsolated it is but beautiful.
DeleteNot that we really had spare time, but that would have been great to see.
ReplyDeleteYou probably drove past the turn off, not a big sign but it's on the left going south and certainly worth driving in it's not a long way in.
DeleteBeautiful views.
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Thanks..
DeleteBeautiful lake and great mountain views.
ReplyDeleteHave to agree with you.
DeleteThe quote under your profile picture struck home tonight--- Here I am listening to Spanish songs from the Renaissance while looking at excellent pictures from a wonderful lady in Australia. Not a bad way to spend some time.
ReplyDeleteOh you are kind :)
DeleteThank you...I often listen to music from other countries, it's always good..
BREATHTAKING views dear Margaret !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletewow such a beautiful place not so far from you ,i wonder why people don't live here anymore ?
your captures are spectacular
There is not work there like there used to be Baili.
DeleteIron Blow - now there's an evocative name!
ReplyDeleteWhen I lived at Queenstown wasn't aware of Iron Blow, miners knew of course.
DeleteEspectacular esos colores amiga. Me encanta el lugar.
ReplyDeleteBuen fin de semana Margaret. Cuídate.
Un abrazo.
Yes, beautiful colours.
DeleteThank you.
Hello Margaret!Iam late!But beautiful pictures once again!Ilike the first photo very much and what a story from it
ReplyDeleteWish you a happy weekend!
Thank you.
DeleteDoesn't matter if you are late coming, always nice to see a comment from you, when you have time :)
The color of the water is beautiful in the second photo and I wondered whether or not it is like that more often than not. Thanks for the back story too.
ReplyDeleteThe water is that colour all the time as far as I know because of the chemicals there :)
DeleteYou are welcome.
The countryside is stunning.
ReplyDeleteI've only visited Tasmainia once...for a week om business...but the part I saw of our southern island state, I loved. I stayed in Hobart, but one day travelled up to Launceston and back again
Thanks for taking me along on the trips, Margaet. :)
You are welcome Lee.
DeleteDifferent part of Tasmania on the west coast.
Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing your trip to Gormanston.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Rosie...and thank you.
DeleteOur amazing world!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is amazing in every way.
DeleteLovely wild Tasmania
ReplyDeleteThe wild, wild west Diane.
DeleteEl lago tiene un bonito color. Me encanta que crezcan los árboles. Un abrazo.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteYes, all nice colours in that area.
Incredible images, Tasmainia is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob.
DeleteIt is a lovely State of Australia :)
Wow,first photo is amazing!
ReplyDeleteInteresting Natalia..
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