Helen Avaient
The Village Green is a delight to be seen in Westbury Tasmania Australia
I have never been to an English country town, but when visiting Westbury in Tasmania, I can imagine that this is pretty close. This town...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 25, 20221 min read
Anzac memorials in Tasmania Australia
Sheffield Happy Travels! #maturesolotraveler #ayearintassie #solotravel #solotraveler #solotraveller #australia #caravanning...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 9, 20223 min read
Reliquaire is a wonderful gift and gadget paradise
Absolutely everyone who knows Tasmania recommends going to Reliquaire gift shop in Latrobe. They rave about it, usually advising that you...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Monclairs gift shop and cafe is for collectors of beautiful things
Stepping into the French inspired gift shop of Monclairs in Latrobe Tasmania was a fabulous feast for the eyes. This boutique store is...
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Helen Avaient
Mar 26, 20223 min read
The trees of the world await visitors at the Tasmanian Arboretum
Imagine being able to see plants for all over the temperate world in one pleasant place. This 66ha botanical garden in Northern Tasmania...
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Helen Avaient
Mar 22, 20223 min read
Emu Valley Rhododenendron Garden is a must any time of the year
Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden is promoted as “A Garden for all Seasons”, which means that at whatever time of year you visit, there is...
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Helen Avaient
Feb 11, 20222 min read
The intoxicating Edge of the World in Tasmania Australia
The longest uninterrupted expanse of water on the globe is the Indian Ocean to the west of Tasmania. Keep sailing west from the shores of...
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Helen Avaient
Feb 5, 20222 min read
The Zig Zag garden of Ulverstone in Tasmania Australia
The award-winning zig zag gardens were a delight to visit. They are located in a residential area of Ulverstone, from Maud to Upper Maud...
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Helen Avaient
Jan 29, 20225 min read
Historic Entally House in Tasmania Australia
Entally House near Hadspen in Tasmania is an elegant two storey brick building that is open to the public. Visitors can wander through...
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Helen Avaient
Jan 23, 20224 min read
A taste of colonial history at Franklin House
Franklin House near Launceston is the birthplace of the National Trust (Tasmania) and was the first heritage property taken over by the...
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Helen Avaient
Jan 19, 20225 min read
10 things to see and do in Hadspen Tasmania Australia
Only eight kilometres (5mi) from Launceston is the town of Hadspen. With a population of just over 2000, it is situated on the banks of...
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Helen Avaient
Jan 15, 20226 min read
10 Things to See and Do in Evandale Tasmania Australia
Evandale is a National Trust classified Georgian Village. The unspoiled heritage buildings vary from grand homes built to impress, to...
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Helen Avaient
Jan 11, 20222 min read
Picturesque Historical homes in Evandale Tasmania Australia
Evandale is a National Trust classified Georgian Village. Today this town, just 20kms south of Launceston is home to around 1,345 people...
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Helen Avaient
Jan 7, 20226 min read
Clarendon House is Australia's greatest Georgian house
The grandest classically Georgian house in Australia is open to the public in Tasmania. As a lover of both beautiful old homes and...
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Helen Avaient
Jan 3, 20224 min read
10 things to see and do in Sheffield Tasmania Australia
As with most inland small rural towns, there may not seem to be a lot to see and do at first glance, but look deep into the area and you...
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Helen Avaient
Dec 30, 20215 min read
The Town of Murals in Tasmania Australia
Sheffield had once been a thriving country town but had fallen into an almost depressingly derelict town. Buildings were being demolished...
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Helen Avaient
Dec 26, 20214 min read
Getting lost in Tasmazia is so much fun
Brian Inder was a man with a dream, and the fortitude, craziness and perservance to make it come true. Side by side with his wife Laura...
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Helen Avaient
Dec 22, 20214 min read
Go Around the world at the Embassy Gardens in Tasmania Australia
Over 60 embassies grace the Embassy Gardens in Tasmania, dedicated to over 40 countries. And not just countries, there is even a building...
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Helen Avaient
Dec 19, 20215 min read
The incredible village of Lower Crackpot in Tasmania Australia
Nestled in the interestingly named Promised Land, in Tasmania Australia, is a unique tourist attraction. In fact, it has been voted one...
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Helen Avaient
Dec 10, 20214 min read
Living history at the Don River Railway in Tasmania Australia
Train buffs, families, children and solo travellers such as myself, all enjoy visiting the Don River Railway (DRR) just one kilometre...
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