Category: Science
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Amazing Geological Sites on the Tasman Peninsula
Amazing Geological Sites on the Tasman Peninsula The rugged Tasmanian coastline lends itself to the formation of amazing geological sites, with many grouped together on the Tasman Peninsula. Tessellated Pavement Tasman Arch The Blow Hole Remarkable Cave Tessellated Pavement Best accessed at low tide, the tessellated pavement at Eaglehawk Neck resembles human-made pavement. During our… Read more
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The Orange Rocks of the Bay of Fires
Bay of Fires Tasmania Famous for the stunning orange granite rocks that line the shore, The Bay of Fires is not, as we discovered named for this amazing feature. Instead, in 1773 when Captain Tobias Furneaux in Adventure, sailed past, he saw the fires of Aboriginal people on the beaches and gave it its name.… Read more
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Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Established in 1848 and conveniently located opposite Constitution Dock, in the centre of Hobart, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is a great place to discover Tasmania’s unique history. Covering natural history, aboriginal and European settlement to Antarctic exploration, there is something here to interest everyone. There is even a… Read more