Tuckers Creek, Tasmania

 We headed into the city here in Launceston to buy something then we went to Scottsdale again, bought our lunch at the bakery, ate it at Tuckers Creek where there is an area for caravans and motorhomes at a small cost.  It's a nice view of the Creek. 

Scottsdale is 62.4 km on a windy road from Launceston, Tasmania.

The area was first surveyed in 1855 and was described as, 'the best soil on the island, well-watered, with a mild climate' by the surveyor James Reid Scott, for whom the town was named. The first land was selected in 1859 and the hamlet of Ellesmere grew up.  Ellesmere Post Office opened in 1865 and was renamed Scottsdale in 1893.  I have no idea why the creek is called Tuckers Creek.

Mildura, Victoria. Australia.

The Murray River, also known as The Mighty Murray.  Mildura is in the northern area of the State of Victoria.  Mildura is known for growing citrus fruit especially oranges, wine and supply 80% of grapes to the State of Victoria.  You can take a ride on steamboats, hire a boat house to 'do' part of the Murray River if you wish.  It's 1,092  kms (678m mile) from Launceston where we live. It takes 18 hours and 22 minutes as we have to go across the sea, Bass Strait then drive there.

We took our car on the ship (ferry) in 2003, stayed in motels each night. 

I'm enjoying being reminded of what I've seen with wonderful memories.

The camera I used was a Samsung Digimax 350SE and I had the date set to come onto the photos, some photos I've taken the date off.  It was about this time that I became interested in photography.

Did you know?

Tasmania is the world's 26th largest Island.  Tasmania has an area of 90,758km2 located 240 km off the southeast of Australia.  There are 334 other islands that lie just off Tasmania, ranging from rocky outcrops to three sizeable, inhabited islands.

House boats above then steamboat.

Good place to fish.

The George Chaffey Bridge in the distance which was opened in 1985.  George and his brother founded the irrigation colonies in the Mildura area, they were Canadian. 

I recall that we brought some beautiful oranges from this place along the road from Mildura.

The road north from Mildura.

Arthur's River, Tasmania

Arthur River is on the West Coast of Tasmania, Australia.  The small town was named after Lieutenant Governor Arthur, by Henry Hellyer (a surveyor for the Van Diemen Land Company), in 1827. During the 1800's, the Peerapper Aboriginal Language group (who lived in the region) were forcibly removed to make way for European settlement.  

The population is very small today not even 50 people, however, several people have holiday homes there as you can guarantee a sea view.

Arthur River is also known as the 'Edge of the World' after a poem of the same title written about the coastline near the opening of the Arthur River, as it is subject to the Roaring Forties.

The poem is located here scroll to the bottom of that page to read the poem.

Years ago logs used to float up the river to the sea.  I can't find out what humans did with those logs.  Seems Google doesn't know that answer for me.

It's a good place for bushing walking.

Did you know!  To drink or possess an open container of alcohol in a public street is illegal in Tasmania.

Arthurs River is on the West Coast of Tasmania

Bells Parade, Latrobe, Tasmania

Bell's Parade was named after Robert Bell, who with his half brother Henry Bentinck constructed a wharf and a store on the site in 1855 (gone now.) The Parade is situated on the Latrobe inlet of the Mersey River, Tasmania.  These grounds are wonderful to walk in and around, with barbecues, shelter and so on.

Queen Elizabeth 11 visited there in February 23, 1954 and had tea provided by member of the Latrobe Branch of the Country Women Association.

I remember the Queen's visit to Tasmania, just!

Map as to where Bells' Parade is, above it to the left is the city of Devonport.

Up the mountain

Photos of Cradle Mountain one of Tasmania's tourist attractions, and many short and long walks to do in this area.  I've shown Cradle Mountain before, and this post has some beautiful photos of the area if you wish to click on that link and looks for the first time or the second time.  I'm showing you some of my photos taken last time we were there in the summertime and it was 30degC, however, the mountain weather changes very quickly and can be freezing in seconds.

The mountain is 1545 meters (5069 feet) high above sea level, the Lake is called Dove Lake, yes, I've walked around that lake many times over the years and the pathway has improved immensely. 

A photo borrowed from the internet of snow on the mountain.

Bottom of the Island!

Cockle Creek is the farthest point south one can drive in Australia.  It's located on Recherche Bay on the edge of the Southwest National Park, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. 

It's a very small place just a short distance from Hobart, Tasmania. 148km approx. 92 miles. Great walking beyond, along the pathways into the Tasmanian bush. 

There are no shops, just a place to pitch your tent a camping ground with public loos and phone booth.
French Explorer Bruni D'Entrecasteaux sailed into Recherche Bay in 1792 and again in 1793 on a scientific and botanical expedition.
During the 1830s there were 4 whaling stations at Cockle Creek. In 1836 a Pilot Station was set up on Fisher's Point, the southern headland to Recherche Bay, but was abandoned by 1851.

This is a place we have visited a few times down south.

A link to Cockle Creek information.

This Shack is still painted the same colour and is just the same as it was last time we were there.  Amazing, as it's built on the edge of the beach.

The red at the bottom of the map is Cockle Creek.  Bush walkers can continue on foot for the walk to the bottom of Australia.  A 16 km return day walk. Hobart is bold black on the map and is the Capital of Tasmania, Australia.

Wallabies

Wallabies are a small marsupial whereas the Kangaroo is larger.  

These photos were taken down the east coast of Tasmania at Friendly Beaches as is the beach scene.

The gumnut tree is the woody fruit of a eucalyptus tree of which there are many varieties.  The last two photos of the Wallabies were taken here in Launceston, Tasmania.