Doo-ing some time travel through Tasmania
January 14th 2007 22:00
Today I headed back into Ross which was looking a little chilling, even in the morning light. The clouds were still low in the sky and a fine mist of rain washed over everything. There was no one about the town when I arrived, although it was pretty early and chilly. A church stands at the top of town, looking down over the deserted streets......
There is some very interesting history in Ross though. If you are interested click here to read about it, particularly about The Crossroads.
By the time that I had reached Richmond the grey clouds had been chased away by the sun and the sky was a deep blue above. I sat by the bridge and watched the ducks and swans carrying about their business for the day. It reminded me so much of one of those picturesque little country towns that you would find in the English countryside....
It was now time to head down toward Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsular. This part of Tasmania houses the most dramatic scenery you will see. The pictures do better justice than any words....
When you drive to all of these places you have to go through this town called "Doo Town". Everyone has got together and named their houses "Doo-something" - it is the cutest thing. I did not realise the name of the place. As I was driving around looking at all these house names I was thinking it was a bit weird that everyone had named their house in this way. It was only on the way out when I saw the sign that I realised.....*doh*
Port Arthur is famous for the shootings that took place nearly twelve years ago which you can read about here. However, it is also famous for the Port Arthur historic site - a sprawling ruined settlement that is scattered on the shore. There is something very unsettling about this whole area, I would imagine a few ghosts walk the grounds.....
You can read all about this settlement here They provide some great information and photos. If you are going to do this trip I would suggest taking a few hours at least as the grounds are very big and there is a lot to see and do there. I was going to stay the night there too, but felt a little unsettled so headed back for Hobart.
I left behind all the rugged landscapes and beautiful scenery and exchanged it for the hustle and bustle of city life, something I had not missed over the past few days. However, as I was soon to discover Hobart has its own beauty......
The church at the top of the hill
The church at the bottom of the hill
There is some very interesting history in Ross though. If you are interested click here to read about it, particularly about The Crossroads.
By the time that I had reached Richmond the grey clouds had been chased away by the sun and the sky was a deep blue above. I sat by the bridge and watched the ducks and swans carrying about their business for the day. It reminded me so much of one of those picturesque little country towns that you would find in the English countryside....
It was now time to head down toward Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsular. This part of Tasmania houses the most dramatic scenery you will see. The pictures do better justice than any words....
Tasman Arch
Sea-side cliffs
The Tasman Blowhole
When you drive to all of these places you have to go through this town called "Doo Town". Everyone has got together and named their houses "Doo-something" - it is the cutest thing. I did not realise the name of the place. As I was driving around looking at all these house names I was thinking it was a bit weird that everyone had named their house in this way. It was only on the way out when I saw the sign that I realised.....*doh*
Port Arthur is famous for the shootings that took place nearly twelve years ago which you can read about here. However, it is also famous for the Port Arthur historic site - a sprawling ruined settlement that is scattered on the shore. There is something very unsettling about this whole area, I would imagine a few ghosts walk the grounds.....
Port Arthur Historic Site
You can read all about this settlement here They provide some great information and photos. If you are going to do this trip I would suggest taking a few hours at least as the grounds are very big and there is a lot to see and do there. I was going to stay the night there too, but felt a little unsettled so headed back for Hobart.
I left behind all the rugged landscapes and beautiful scenery and exchanged it for the hustle and bustle of city life, something I had not missed over the past few days. However, as I was soon to discover Hobart has its own beauty......
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Comment by Hope
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Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
Yes it is such a beautiful place - and churches? YOu would be in heaven - every town has quite a few. I love them to - in fact all buildings really.
Thanks for stopping by
Ash
Comment by Jessicca
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Thank you for sharing such fantastic view. I will look forward to return there for visits in future.
Jessicca
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
Have a great day
ash
Comment by Jonathon
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there is something very odd indeed about port arthur. i have only been there after the massacre so i have nothing to compare to of previous times, but i'm certain this feeling did exist prior to this terrible event. i couldn't actually stand to be there for any longer than half an hour.... not sure what it was exactly but i wasn't at ease there at all.
we ended up staying at a caravan park about 5 minutes down the road however and that was pure bliss. a bottle of chardonay and a dozen tassie oysters and all was good!
nice work on the photography also!
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
yeah i felt like that too i couldn`t stay down there too long I think there are many restless souls wandering around there, even from before the shootings. That settlement would have seen many a grave being dug I think.
Sounds like you enjoyed it though, as did I ...it is a spectacular part of the world.
cheers for your compliments glad you liked them.
ash
Comment by Kiwi Author
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Keep up that great photos Ash
Hal