Wednesday 17 March 2021

Bells Parade, Latrobe

Bells Parade is situated at the Latrobe Inlet of the Mersey River.

Latrobe is situated on the Mersey River some 9km south of Devonport. Latrobe was the first convenient point where the Mersey River could be forded.  Ferries came up the river to the site, now known as Bells Parade, where the town's docks were once located.  Today this historic dockland has been turned into a pleasant picnic ground with lovely trees and maybe you just might find a Platypus or two.

After taking the photos and returning to the caravan park in Devonport I noticed I had my camera on the wrong setting, thus the darker photos.  Fortunately I did take a few with my phone. which is the second photo.

 

Workmen returning from the other side - vehicles are not permitted to go over the bridge but of course the workmen are.



Was amused at the sign below but it's walk track and a seat above donated by a person who often took their dog for a walk in the Reserve.

29 comments:

  1. What a serene dockland area, perfect for a day out. Lovely photos indeed! Warm greetings to you.

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    1. It’s beautiful there, lucky to be able to visit.
      Thank you.

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  2. How lovely - and any place which gets platypuses is certainly worth the trip.

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    1. I’ve seen a platypus there a few years ago, it was on a step to the water. They are elusive at times.

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  3. What a beautiful and peaceful place. Super photos too!

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  4. Such a beautiful place like heaven. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Turkey.

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  5. Afortunadamente estas fotos te han quedado bastante bien.

    Besos

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    1. Thank you, I thought they might be an absolute muck up at first :)

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  6. Pig Island is such a charming name. It looks like the work done there is of a high standard.

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    1. I was surprised to see the name and giggled to myself. I’m sure I’ve seen that sign there before but didn’t take any notice. It’s certainly a pleasant park for a visit, picnic even wedding photos amid the tall trees.

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  7. Lovely area and the seat to sit on and enjoy the surroundings, which was a kind gesture by a dog lover. Thanks.

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    1. The dog owner must have totally enjoyed their walk with their dogs, yes, a wonderful gesture and I’d say it was relative new too, Rosie.

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  8. I love this beautiful and peaceful place.

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  9. The chance to find a Platypus would be the lure for me. On two visits to Australia it has eluded me, so surely it must be third time lucky!

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    1. Hopefully next time you might be lucky. I believe that Platypuses are down the east coast of Australia too in certain areas of course. Never heard of people saying so though.

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  10. ohh yes Ilike that place!Wonderful to go hiking there.Also very funny name pig island hih hih Was there ever pigs there before?also love your new header.Such beautiful colour of the flowers.Wonder what kind of flower it is?

    Greetings From Norway

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    1. The flower in the header photo is called a Wisteria Anita.
      Have no idea why the Island is called Pig Island and can't find an answer on the internet yet.

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  11. Un bonito lugar para ir de excursión y ver a los ornitorrincos. Besos.

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    1. Lovely and quiet there that day though have been there when many people were there, mainly at weekends.

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  12. Hi Margaret...I'm only just now catching up on your posts...this one and your previous one.

    Now that you're back home. I'm able to now go on your holidays with you via your photos! Welcome back! :)

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  13. What a beautiful and peaceful place.
    Take care and be well.

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  14. Looks a beautiful place, I enjoyed your photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  15. exquisite place to visit indeed my friend
    i loved the views specially water is calm and lovely

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