Wednesday, 18 October 2017

The Tarkine

We used Stanley as a base to explore the Northwest corner of Tasmania.

On our first, somewhat rainy, day we ventured back east a little to see Dip Falls, the big tree and a honey farm. We were grateful to the rain, as Dip Falls was thundering, and very spectacular. The photos don't do it justice, as it was impossible to get far enough away.

View from top

Looking down at bottom viewing platform 

At the bottom


A small rivulet fall beside the stairs

The big tree was, well, big. 


Blue Hills Honey is the proud winner of one of the World's Top 5 foods for its Leatherwood honey. This is an award I'd never heard of, but is apparently rigorously judged, hotly contested, and a very great honour. The honey is also delicious.

On our second, slightly less rainy, day we drove along the Tarkine wilderness drive, which is an accessible bit of the Tarkine, with several easily visited beauty spots and short walks.

We enjoyed the walk to Trowutta Arch, which was quite spectacular.

Looking straight at the arch

The view underneath


There are a number of sink holes in the area, which can either be full of water,  or not.


There was a lovely walk at Julius River - the enchanted forest - and it really lived up to its name.

Mossy tree trunk with bracken





Sumac lookout provides a spectacular view of the Arthur River.






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