Tag: Tasmania
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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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Coal Mines Historical Site Tasmania
Coal Mines Historical Site The location of Tasmania’s first operational mine, the Coal Mines Historical Site, is now part of a World Heritage listed site where the ruins form a reminder of the past. Interpretive signs throughout the site not only describe the buildings use, but provide an insight into life there, by describing the… Read more
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Mount Paris Dam Wall Tasmania
Mount Paris Dam Wall Mount Paris Dam Wall, on the Mt Paris Road, is the only surviving pillar and slab dam in Tasmania. Built across the Cascade River using only shovels and wheelbarrows in 1937, it was originally named the Morning Star Dam. An 11 Km water race connected it with the Mt Paris Mine.… Read more