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Helen Avaient
Aug 21, 20213 min read
Cruise the Leven River and enjoy a forest walk in Ulverstone, Tasmania, Australia
In the 1880s, river cruises on the Leven River were an extremely popular form of entertainment. Today, it is no different. An enjoyable...
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Helen Avaient
Aug 18, 20215 min read
10 things to see and do in Ross, Tasmania, Australia
Sightseeing, soaking up history or eating your way around the delicious food establishments, Ross is a definite place to visit in...
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Helen Avaient
Aug 16, 20215 min read
10 things to see and do in Campbell Town, Tasmania, Australia
As the only major resting place on the Midland Highway, Campbell Town is perfect to stop for fuel, toilet breaks and to grab something to...
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Helen Avaient
Aug 13, 20214 min read
Bonnets for convict and free women to Australia 1788 - 1868
Roses from the Heart is a project created by Artist Dr Christina Henri as “the first Memorial to all women sentenced to transportation as...
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Helen Avaient
Aug 8, 20212 min read
The Lobster Ponds Haven and Cafe in Flowerdale, Tasmania
The largest freshwater crustacean in the world is endemic to north west Tasmania. This endangered species is the Giant Freshwater...
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Helen Avaient
Aug 6, 20212 min read
I rocked it with a frock at Sparkle in the Dark
I had the pleasure of attending the Sparkle in the Dark fundraising event in Ulverstone, Tasmania hosted by the Rotary Club. The theme of...
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Helen Avaient
Aug 2, 20212 min read
Trowutta Arch and rainforest are tremendous in northwest Tasmania, Australia
Walking through a lush rainforest full of towering tree ferns, myrtles and tall eucalyptus all covered in green moss is a delight....
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Helen Avaient
Jul 31, 20211 min read
Liffey Falls, a four tier cascade in Tasmania, Australia
Liffey Falls is upstream from the town of Liffey in the Meander Valley, and accessible via the town of Deloraine. There are four tiered...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 29, 20211 min read
Leven Canyon is a must-see in Tasmania, Australia
A surprising find in the north-west of Tasmania was the stunning, awe-inspiring, magnificent Leven Canyon. I believe it should be on...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 27, 20216 min read
10 things to see and do in George Town - the oldest town in Tasmania, Australia
In 1804 a colony (named Outer Cove) was established at Port Dalrymple and was proclaimed an official settlement on 11 November, the first...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 25, 20212 min read
The ghost town of York Town in Tasmania, Australia
Tasmania is a state full of history. It was the second Australian state to be populated by European settlers in the eighteenth century,...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 23, 20212 min read
Beautiful flowers and a delightful tearoom at Fuchsia Fantasy in north west Tasmania, Australia
Often we visit a venue and don’t know the story of how it started. I love finding out about businesses that have organically grown in the...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Spreyton Cider shines in the Apple Isle
Captain William Bligh is known for his mis-adventures in Mutiny on the Bounty. But did you know that he is to thank for the apple...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 19, 20212 min read
Dip Falls and a big tree in Tasmania, Australia`
Dip Falls in northwest Tasmania is a cascade waterfall that flows over cubic-basalt formed rocks. A little off the regular tourist...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 17, 20212 min read
Divine Delectables at Coffee Cake and Collectables in Sisters Creek, Tasmania, Australia
When out exploring the countryside, it is an absolute pleasure to come across a true Tasmanian delight. An old building, reminiscent of a...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Community Spirit sparks up at Winter Fire in Deloraine, Tasmania, Australia
Held annually each year, Winter Fire in Deloraine attracted capacity crowds in 2021. I was one of the 900 guests and 100 workers who...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 13, 20213 min read
Here's Cheers to the Hellyer Road Whisky Tour in Tasmania, Australia
The largest whisky distillery in Australia is located in Burnie, Tasmania. The first cask of Hellyers Road single malt whisky was...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 11, 20213 min read
It’s worth a visit to the waterfall town of Waratah in Tasmania, Australia
On the edge of the rainforested Tarkine wilderness is an old mining town with an amazing history and incredible natural features. There...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 9, 20213 min read
Seahorses, Seadragons and more at Seahorse World in Tasmania, Australia
Seahorses hold an amazing fascination for me. They look so fragile but are very strong. They can be between 1.5cm and 35cm (0.5in and...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 6, 20213 min read
Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre in Tasmania, Australia
Loss, mateship, community spirit, ingenuity, persistence, and heroism are words displayed at the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre....
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