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.