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Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk in Australia
Walking high above the rainforest canopies is a special treat. The Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk in Queensland Australia was opened in...
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Helen Avaient
- Nov 30, 2022
- 3 min
Wacky about Doo Town
Wackadoo means "a little bit crazy and fun". It is a perfect word to describe the cheeky larrikins in Doo Town Tasmania Australia. Way...
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Helen Avaient
- Nov 14, 2022
- 5 min
The absolute best place I have stayed in Tasmania Australia
Hands down, one of the best ever places I have ever stayed is at The Cove near Devonport in the north of Tasmania. It isn't just me,...
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Helen Avaient
- Nov 10, 2022
- 3 min
My favourite ten food places in Richmond Tasmania Australia
The difficulty with making a '10 things to see and do list' in a town is narrowing it down to just 10. Over several days in Richmond,...
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Helen Avaient
- Nov 7, 2022
- 5 min
10 things to see and do in Richmond Tasmania Australia
The difficulty with making a '10 things to see and do' list in a town is narrowing a favourite place down to just ten. Richmond in...
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Helen Avaient
- Oct 28, 2022
- 3 min
Australia's oldest existing colonial gaol at Richmond Tasmania Australia
Tasmania Australia has a rich convict history due to the demands of agriculture development. However, not all convicts were...
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Helen Avaient
- Oct 24, 2022
- 2 min
Unique accommodation in Richmond Tasmania Australia
Horses and chickens came to greet me at my garden door when staying at Hatchers, near Richmond in Tasmania Australia. How delightful it...
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Helen Avaient
- Oct 21, 2022
- 3 min
Old Hobart Town model village is a masterpiece
The marvellous miniature model village of Old Hobart Town, in Richmond Tasmania, presents a visual history in a fun environment. Often,...
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Helen Avaient
- Oct 10, 2022
- 3 min
10 things to see and do in Perth Tasmania Australia
Tasmania has many small towns with populations around 3000, each one packed with history, charm and lots of things to see and do. Perth...
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Helen Avaient
- Oct 6, 2022
- 5 min
My favourite ten things to see and do in Deloraine Tasmania Australia
Picture a quaint and pretty town, population around 3,000, with the calming Meaner River flowing right through the centre. The river is...
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Helen Avaient
- Sep 10, 2022
- 4 min
12 things to see and do in Oatlands Tasmania Australia
1. Historical Sandstone Buildings Over 150 convict built sandstone buildings still survive in Oatlands, Tasmania from the 1800s. ...
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Helen Avaient
- Sep 4, 2022
- 1 min
Over 150 Georgian Sandstone Buildings from the 1800s are located in Oatlands Tasmania Australia
Over 150 sandstone buildings still survive, in Oatlands. Eighty-seven alone are along the main street and are now repurposed into private...
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Helen Avaient
- Aug 31, 2022
- 2 min
More than just fabulous pancakes in Oatlands Tasmania Australia
Tasmania excels itself with delectable food and divine drinks. One of my favourite places to eat is The Pancake and Crepe Shop in...
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Helen Avaient
- Aug 28, 2022
- 2 min
Australia’s only working 19th century windmill is in Tasmania
The historic town of Oatlands, Tasmania was settled in 1821 and in 2016 the population was just under 700. 84kms (52mi) north of Hobart...
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Helen Avaient
- Jul 22, 2022
- 4 min
Overtourism - it is a real thing
From 2023 Venice was the first city in the world to introduce an entrance fee. Venice is introducing a system where visitors will need to...
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Helen Avaient
- Jul 4, 2022
- 5 min
12 things to see and do in Westbury Tasmania Australia
Located in the central north of Tasmania, this town of around 2000 people, is what people often come to Tassie for. Friendly people,...
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Helen Avaient
- Jun 27, 2022
- 2 min
The Village Green is a delight to be seen in Westbury Tasmania Australia
I have never been to an English country town, but when visiting Westbury in Tasmania, I can imagine that this is pretty close. This town...
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Helen Avaient
- May 22, 2022
- 3 min
Plans, signs and COVID
This is a story of a sign, a message, and a reminder to Go For It. After successfully avoiding catching COVID for over two years, I...
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Helen Avaient
- Apr 25, 2022
- 1 min
Anzac memorials in Tasmania Australia
Sheffield Happy Travels! #maturesolotraveler #ayearintassie #solotravel #solotraveler #solotraveller #australia #caravanning...
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Helen Avaient
- Apr 25, 2022
- 3 min
Edward Sheean VC was a true Australian hero from Tasmania
In the town of Latrobe Tasmania there is a 2.9km walking trail named - the Teddy Sheean Walk, named after a true Australia hero. Edward ...
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