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Monthly Archives: June 2017
A new day for new adventures near Corinna
‘Hobbs’ cottage was neither too warm or too cold. The silence was pervasive. As a result, I slept well and woke early and eager to look at my surroundings with fresh eyes. Downstairs I padded, started the jug for a … Continue reading
Tarkine History
The following is a long but exceptionally interesting excerpt from the document AHC Tarkine Assessment Report issued by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, that was prepared sometime around 2012. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. The Tarkine is named after the … Continue reading
Posted in Arthur River, Corinna, Pieman River, Savage River, Tarkine, Waratah, Whyte River
Tagged aboriginal, AHC Tarkine Assessment Report, Arthur River, Department of Sustainability Environment Water Population and Communities, George Augustus Robinson, indigenous, Manegin, Pee.rapper, Peternidic, Pieman River, Tarkine, Tarkine History, Tarkiner, traditional owners, Van Diemen's Land
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Corinna
An aboriginal language, Peerapper, from north western coastal Tasmania may have been used to establish the name of this settlement. Apparently this language was spoken along the west coast from Macquarie Harbour northwards to Circular Head and on Robbins Island. … Continue reading
Dining out at Corinna
Freshly showered and re-energised we wandered a couple of hundred metres down to the Tarkine Hotel for dinner. We were warmly welcomed into the large rustic chic Tannin Restaurant that sits to one side of the bar. The photo below … Continue reading
Our ‘home’ at Corinna
We were elated with the high quality of our accommodation. After the extreme smells at Tullah, and the ugly house in Waratah, our cottage named ‘Hobbs’ (named after James Hobb who landed at the Pieman River in 1824) was stylish, … Continue reading
Posted in Corinna, Pieman River, Tarkine
Tagged Corinna, cottage, Hobbs, James Hobb, myrtle tree, Pieman River, Tullah, Waratah
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Poetry from Mt Donaldson
Of course we weren’t the first and won’t be the last to walk up Mt Donaldson. It was a complete treat when I discovered a poem written by Philip Harrington and published on the Bob Brown Foundation website here with … Continue reading
To the top of Mt Donaldson
My feet were not carrying me well so I insisted Jeanette summit the mountain on her own. Her video records part of her climb experience. Half an hour later I heard the sound of ecstatic “Cooee” calls coming from the … Continue reading
Our first views of the Pieman River
The majority of the climb up Mt Donaldson crosses exposed ground with ankle high vegetation growing beside a stony track that winds around the lower slopes of the mountain. With the openness comes sensational views across thousands of hectares of … Continue reading
Posted in Pieman River, Tarkine
Tagged Mount Donaldson, Mt Donaldson, Pieman River, Tarkine, Tasmania
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Starting the climb up Mt Donaldson
The first section of the walk is almost flat with the slightest of uphill inclination – for me this is the best! The track is edged by myrtles and laurels and other native plants. I loved this deliciously pleasant experience … Continue reading
Finding the river – Savage River
After our unexpected and interesting diversion to the silica mine, we returned to the main road (Waratah/Corinna Road) and continued westward until we turned north onto the gravel surfaced Norfolk Road (C249). Our intention was to walk up Mt Donaldson … Continue reading
Posted in Savage River, Tarkine
Tagged Mt Donaldson, Savage River, Savage River mine, silica mine, Waratah Road
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Silica valleys and hills
Not far along the dirt road towards Corinna, the misty fogs disappeared and the landscape appeared. Sensory overload. So much to see and marvel at. From exposed hills and rocky outcrops with highland grasses eventually we travelled into dense forests. … Continue reading
An Incendiary event you won’t want to miss
An Incendiary event you won’t want to miss. This was the subject line in an important email I received from the Bob Brown Foundation, an organisation which advocates for the preservation of the Tarkine. This week, Tasmania’s super exciting annual … Continue reading
Posted in Tarkine
Tagged Bob Brown Foundation, Dark Mofo, forest, Incendiary, Tarkine, Tasmania, Waterside Pavilion
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