Down Port Arthur way there is a little walk as well as big ones, this one was a little one whereby you can see the Great Southern Ocean and of course it goes beyond. What is known as the Pillar in the second photo with many of them, only a couple can be seen here. The sea washes and roars as you watch it on a calm day as it was when these photos were taken. I remember standing there in awe at these sea photos.
There were boats sailing along in this area above, but I missed them as they were going fast.
The Penitentiary at Port Arthur. This building was constructed as a flour mill and granary in 1845 in an effort towards a self-sustainable settlement, the area where the bad convicts were sent.
Tasmania with the red icon and Antartica at the bottom of the map.
Very beautiful view.
ReplyDeleteWas just wonderful standing there taking in the view, Anne.
DeleteAwesome
ReplyDeleteIt is Rajani.
DeleteUna zona bastante rocosa, con dificil acceso al mar. Supongo que habrá otras zonas, con mejor acceso al mar.
ReplyDeletePlenty of good areas to get to the sea, these photos were taken from a cliff looking down.
DeleteSuch a stunning view.
ReplyDeleteI agree Bill.
DeleteBeyond beautiful. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you EC.
DeleteAwesome photos, I have been to Port Arthur and around that area
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo-Anne. It's always a good place to visit.
DeleteThe coastal view is surreal
ReplyDeleteSure is.
DeleteMargaret, a prison where it was very difficult to escape since there were sharks in the waters that surrounded it and no one would dare to flee by swimming.
ReplyDeleteIt was supposed to be a prison where no one could escape from, but that wasn't the case and apparently there were sharks in that area. Martin Cash swam across infested shark waters as in the sea to escape.
DeleteMe enamora las costas. Me dio pena el edificio de la prisión, aunque se ve bien tenido.
ReplyDeleteCoastlines are usually beautiful no matter where in this world, not that I have seen the world's coastlines, only in photos.
DeleteThe old prison has a lot of history, most of it very sad.
The Penitentiary must have been both huge and inescapable. Did anyone ever break out and survive?
ReplyDeleteHels, Martin Cash escaped twice I believe from Port Arthur prison there were also others.
DeleteThis link is about Martin Cash...
https://eaglehawkneck.org/eaglehawk-neck/martin-cash/#:~:text=Martin%20Cash%20(1808%E2%80%931877),Port%20Arthur%2C%20Van%20Diemen's%20Land.
Certainly has a horrid past and not so many years ago was world wide news
ReplyDeletewith that looney gunman.
Sure is NOT on my visiting list.
Also not adviseable to go swimming anywhere there - GREAT WHiTES
like the area and slam bam - your gone - YUMMY!!!!
Cheers
Colin
PS: Want any Eastern Browns -lovely 6 foot plus killers.
You'd be surprised how fast I at 81 can move and how careful
I am going out onto my porch!!!
You are right on the looney gunman Colin, still in jail will be for the rest of his tormented life.
DeleteMartin Cash a prisoner at Port Arthur escaped and swan in water with sharks, so it's reported to freedom...interesting to say the least.
So the snake had you running..lol - sorry but I have to laugh but on a serious note I'm glad you escaped.
Well the damn thing is still here - my neighbour at the back had it go for him yesterday - he was in hospital same time - same ward as me early this year!
DeleteHe like me moved at the speed of sound - we are 1000th percent vigilant now.
Snakes like the warmer weather and it is breeding time - YUCK!
Cheers
He who moves fast and peeps out before opening my porch door!
Colin
Oh goodness me Colin, phone a snake catcher or someone will be bitten and it could well be serious with that breed...take care then.
DeleteThey certainly aren't the normally calm seas of your northern coast. It looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteFascinating standing there on that calm day Andrew watching the sea, peaceful and yet noise due to the crashing of the waves onto the rocks.
DeleteWhat an amazing view!
ReplyDeleteCertainly is a beautiful view, a house would look good there blended into the landscape to get the gorgeous view.
DeleteMargarita, preciosas imagenes, una belleza.
ReplyDeleteAbrazos y besitos, que tengas un feliz dia
Thank you Liz, the view is good.
DeleteCliffs, Ocean, Crashing waves, I want so much to be there right now.
ReplyDeleteI guess you do R as I do remember you love looking at the sea. Hope you are feeling better.
DeleteWhat great photos.
ReplyDeleteThe view is breathtaking.
Greetings Irma
Thank you Irma, it's a beautiful view from the cliffs.
DeleteThose views tattoo themselves on your brain forever. Magnificent!
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous views from up on the cliff for sure.
DeleteBella serie de imagenes, con un mar azul precioso
ReplyDeleteThank you and I too just love the colour of the sea there.
DeleteGorgeous views!
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Certainly it is Donna.
DeleteThe photos and your words vividly captured the rugged beauty and history of the place.
ReplyDeleteThe Pillar formations are fascinating, and it's incredible to think about the rich history of the Penitentiary.
Happy Saturday, Margaret!
Thank you Veronica. It sure is a pretty place yet a sad one for many.
DeleteGreat coast
ReplyDeleteof your
country .
Thanks. I think so too.
DeleteThose cliffs are impressive, one can be amazed or paralyzed when you see the immensity of water against the rocks.
ReplyDeleteBest regards
It's amazing how those cliffs still remain Jose with the sea lashing it all the time even on calm days.
DeleteDas Meer und die Klippen sind auf den Bildern beeindruckend und schön.
ReplyDeleteGruß
Noke
Gorgeous area down there Noke.
DeleteWow che paesaggi meravigliosi.
ReplyDeleteSure is Stefania.
DeleteAs imagens dão, perfeitamente, a ideia da grandiosidade do local.
ReplyDeleteContinuação de bom fim de semana.
Abraço de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
Thank you.
DeleteNature at its Best: blue sky, deep blue water, cliffs. And of course, there's the Man-made penetenciary which reminds us there's evil in life, not only beauty.
ReplyDeleteYes nature at it's best Duta, beautiful area.
DeleteSuch a harsh punishment for the smallest of things back in the day - very different from now.
Hello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice place. So amazing to see this view with the rocks.
Picture 3 is really fantastic. This could be in a travel magazine.
Many greetings,
Marco
Thank you Marco, beautiful landscape down that way.
DeleteWow mesmerizing sea views dear Margaret!!
ReplyDeleteThe intriguing clif in third image and stunning water take breath away:)
Seems you equally loved the site as you miss as you said
Some places are unforgettable surly
Hugs!
Have this area etched in my brain and it's beautiful.
DeleteThank you Baili.
Gorgeous views and I always enjoy the maps. It was fascinating to me to see Tasmania in relation to Antartica. Thanks for another interesting post Margaret!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Denise.
DeleteFantastic place. What an incredible landscape.
ReplyDeletewonderful photos.
I loved your AI image ❤️
Thank you Maria.
Delete😉re AI. It's a sweetie.
I love these wild and beautiful places you share with us. I know it's my imagination but the penitentiary at Port Arthur looks so eerie.
ReplyDeleteSe ve tan precioso Margaret, me ha encantado verlo. Te dejo un abrazo fuerte.
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