The Batman Bridge built in 1966 - 1968 was the first cable stayed bridge in Australia is only about 30 minutes from home with a good run. It was named after John Batman, a Tasmanian pioneer and the founder of the city of Melbourne.
The photos were taken on different days over time.
Several years ago people used to park their caravans all in the above area, there were toilets, picnic tables and the grass was mowed and green, then the local council in the area decided that no one could park their caravans there, toilets were removed and placed in another area, even some picnic tables and chairs were removed. Now the area is just a place to look at the whirlpools in the Tamar River in that area. I guess the locals didn't care for holiday makers and wanted to keep the area for themselves or something like that.
Love the header!
ReplyDeleteYour are probably right... some people don't like "tourism".
Thanks. Photo taken yesterday in our City Park.
DeleteI read where some places in this world are going to stop tourists from visiting as they are tired of them.
Wonderful Autumn colour in your header.
ReplyDeleteGood collection of photographs from Batman Bridge.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan. Header photo taken yesterday in our City Park.
DeleteMargaret, your header is beautiful! Wonderful photographs of this bridge, thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Linda. Header photo taken yesterday in our City Park.
DeleteNice new header, it's a beauty. I guess the people in charge listened to the locals. Love Batman Bridge, it is impressive looking.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill. Header photo taken yesterday in our City Park.
DeleteIt's a good thing the Council does listen or did in that situation as the tourists were spoiling that area.
It's a nice bridge, being painted in the first photo.
Interesting and wonderful bridge.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
Very beautiful the header and the footer of your blog.
Thank you Maria. It is a good bridge to have across the Tamar River, saves a lot of travelling down one side and up etc.
DeleteSchöne Herbstfarben im Hader. Eine schöne Brücke.
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Noke
Header photo taken yesterday in our City Park. Thank you Noke. It's a good bridge.
DeleteIt looks like a very nice bridge. Your header is very beautiful. It's strange to think about that you have autumn, and I have spring!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Header photo taken yesterday in our City Park. It's hard to get used to opposite seasons, but then after awhile it becomes more natural to remember.
DeleteThe bridge over the river is impressive.
ReplyDeleteThank you Giorgio.
DeleteThe Batman Bridge, Australia's first cable-stayed bridge, is a local landmark with a rich history, but it's disappointing to see the once-welcoming riverside area now stripped of amenities—likely a move by locals or the council to discourage holidaymakers and keep the space more private.
ReplyDeleteIt's certainly private there now, it's kept clean and there is just no one about even in the summer you see but a few people. Shame but on the other hand I can understand why they did what they did.
DeleteLooks like a nice bridge.
ReplyDeleteIt is Mary and serves the community well.
DeleteI can't believe there was an actual person called "batman"!!!
ReplyDeletedid he wear a cloak? :)
Haha. well, it is a beautiful spot.
lol Liam. He probably did wear a cloak, who knows.
DeleteA bit about John Batman...
The Batman Bridge in Tasmania is named after John Batman, a Launceston businessman and pioneer who co-founded Melbourne. While he played a role in establishing Melbourne, Batman was also responsible for the deaths of Aboriginal people during Tasmania's Black War. This has led to calls for the bridge to be renamed.
Our friend was driving us and I was just amazed as the bridge came into view. Wow.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Andrew, that bridge has the wow factor if you are not expecting to see it.
DeleteImpressive bridge - Batman Bridge??????????
ReplyDeleteWhy not a Tassie founder/colonial resident ( a word I don't like - too
many connotations involved).
Again 4 seasons this morning but sun as prevailed.
Cheers
Colin
Who knows why John Batman had a bridge named after him, they the authorities could have named it after anyone. Batman was a Launceston businessman of note but he also had a dark side having a lot to do with the killings of some our Aboriginals as many people did back then.
DeleteLindo puente. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you J.P.
DeleteThat's quite impressive. And like everybody else, I love the new header.
ReplyDeleteThank you Angie. Took the header photo yesterday in our City Park.
DeleteA lovely bridge and a lovely header picture. I hope the caravanners have a decent spot still.
ReplyDeleteThank you River. Have no idea where the caravanners now go probably to a caravan park as there are a few down that way.
DeleteSuch a shame that the caravanners were moved on. Was there any reason given?
ReplyDeleteNo reason given, it was just closed, signs were put up and policed from memory EC.
DeleteBeautiful pictures of the bridge.
ReplyDeleteYour new header is also beautiful with the autumn colors.
I wish you a good weekend.
Greetings Irma
Thank you Irma. Header photo taken yesterday.
DeleteLong bridge! Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt's a decent length from start to finish but not that long compared to some bridges Anne.
DeleteThank you.
There is a bit of a love/hate relationship between tourists and residents in many places. Too many visitors can disrupt a community in a hurry.
ReplyDeleteSo very true David. Many reasons.
DeleteUma foto outonal muito bonita!
ReplyDeleteQue a ponte seja sempre para unir e nunca desunir!
As fotos estão muito originais, Margaret!
Um abracinho sorridente!
💟💟💟Megy Maia
Thank you Megy for your kind words.
DeleteWhat a shame to see such a beautiful spot lose its welcoming charm over the years. It’s sad when decisions that should enhance public spaces end up making them feel less inviting. Thanks for sharing the history and photos
ReplyDeleteIt is a shame. We used to go there to have a picnic lunch, but we can't now along with many other people.
DeleteWhat a striking piece of history and architecture—the Batman Bridge stands as a reminder of both progress and preservation. It's sad to see how community spaces sometimes lose their warmth when accessibility is restricted, but may God use even these changes to guide us in finding beauty in stillness and history in simplicity. Thank you for sharing.
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You are welcome Melody. It sure is a shame we can't got there for picnics anymore.
DeleteNice shots of a well engineered bridge
ReplyDeleteThank you Ashok.
DeleteI do like looking at bridges, this one is a damn good one, it sucks that councils make dumb decisions like the one about the caravans but that's councils for ya
ReplyDeleteWe wonder sometimes why council do what they do, they often do what they are not supposed to do and then do the opposite.
DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful and special bridge. Really fantastic.
Great to see these pictures.
Many greetings,
Marco
Thanks Marco.
DeleteGreat post
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteQuando hai scritto ponte di Batman ho pensato subito all' eroe dei fumetti 😂
ReplyDeleteInvece era il nome dell' architetto.
Bello questo ponte.
I can understand how you would think that..lol
DeleteIt is a beautiful bridge.
It's a shame the tourists were stopped, but at least you can still visit to see the whirlpools.
ReplyDeleteYes we can still visit and do sometimes when down that way or up that way Nikki.
DeleteMe encantan los puentes y este es muy bonito. Un abrazo Margaret.
ReplyDeleteThank you Teresa.
DeleteIt seems like an ideal place for a picnic, before they stopped it.
ReplyDeleteIt was ideal John, Was fairly sheltered as well.
DeleteUna bella estructura y unas buenas imagenes, amiga.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ildefonso.
DeleteWhile as a tourist it sad to know you can no longer picnic there but as a local I can see why they might want to keep it to themselves.. not all tourists are good tourist. The mess and noise they bring ruins the neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteI love bridges. This is an interesting one. You will have to let us know if they decide to rename it.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome bridge dear Margaret 👍
ReplyDeleteSad that facilities for tourists were closed by locals . Not all people but I too noticed that people belong to backward area where earring opportunities are not available dislike tourism here . I also assume that some people feel uncomfortable with crowds in their area during specific times
A spectacular bridge. Great photos Margaret and interesting history. Thanks once again for the map. What a shame about it being blocked off to campers. Before I go, I must say how much I love your header. It's gorgeous!
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