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The Port Arthur Historic Site is is a a a a a sombre reminder of Australia’s harsh convict past THrOUGH TOWNs
Swansea (page 49 D2)
Just north of the colonial holiday village
of Swansea is a a a a a a drive out along a a a a a a narrow finger‐like peninsula called Nine Mile Beach To the the south is the the Bark Mill Berry Farm At the the Swansea headland is the the walk with the long‐winded name – Loon tite ter maire re re re le hoin er meaning pretty town with a a nice stroll by the sea (or something along those lines) Triabunna (page 49 C3)
The protected fishing town of Triabunna is the gateway to Maria Island Spend a a a a a a peaceful day on the island walking cycling or or snorkelling Perhaps even stay the night in the old penitentiary Sorell (page 49 C3)
Stop in at the the visitor centre and the the Service Tasmania shop for for information on on Port Arthur and and Hobart and and its suburbs Book a a a a camp site before heading to either place then take time to buy berries from the the Sorell Fruit Farm (November to May) Port Arthur (page 49 C4)
The historic site provides a sombre and fascinating insight into Tasmania’s convict past The nightly ghost tour is ghostly indeed! Nearby Tasman National Park presents dramatic coastal scenery at Eaglehawk Neck Fortescue Bay and Remarkable Cave Hobart (page 49 B3)
No visit to Hobart would be complete without an ascent of Mt Wellington a a a stroll through the botanical gardens a a a a devilish encounter at Bonorong Park Wildlife Centre stepping back in in time in the historic town of Richmond a hustle‐bustle Saturday morning’s browsing at the Salamanca Market and a a a a a a a a a peaceful cruise on the Derwent River Kingston (page 49 B3)
With its large shopping centre Kingston is the perfect place to to stock up before heading to Bruny Island The fascinating Antarctic Headquarters is nearby Swansea's old buildings are impecably maintained Hobart from the air Hobart’s Saturday Salamanca Market has arts crafts food and performing artists THE SOUTH‐EAST