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Community Spirit sparks up at Winter Fire in Deloraine, Tasmania, Australia

Jul 15, 2021
2 min

Community Spirit sparks up at Winter Fire in Deloraine, Tasmania, Australia

Held annually each year, Winter Fire in Deloraine attracted capacity crowds in 2021. I was one of the 900 guests and 100 workers who attended the event to celebrate winter and community. The highlight of the evening was the largest bonfire I have ever seen. Local firefighters were on hand to ensure the safety of everyone. The soulful sound of a piper led everyone to the phoenix topped bonfire just prior to the lighting. Each year a different theme is created. This year the ph

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Here's Cheers to the Hellyer Road Whisky Tour in Tasmania, Australia

Helen Avaient

Jul 13, 2021
3 min

Here's Cheers to the Hellyer Road Whisky Tour in Tasmania, Australia

The largest whisky distillery in Australia is located in Burnie, Tasmania. The first cask of Hellyers Road single malt whisky was lovingly filled in 1999. Today, their range of premium whisky and vodka is enjoyed all over the world. They also have the brands Southern Fire and Southern Lights. At their distillery, visitors can take a one hour behind-the-scenes tour. The whole process is on site here. Emma was the extremely knowledgable tour guide. Her passion for the product w

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It’s worth a visit to the waterfall town of Waratah in Tasmania, Australia

Helen Avaient

Jul 11, 2021
3 min

It’s worth a visit to the waterfall town of Waratah in Tasmania, Australia

On the edge of the rainforested Tarkine wilderness is an old mining town with an amazing history and incredible natural features. There is a waterfall in the main street! The Waratah River forms a lake in town, a perfect place to walk around or sit and wait to see platypus swimming in the waters. The river then plunges over the plateau as a spectacular waterfall. Cascading 600m to the fern covered grounds below, the river heads into the Tarkine wilderness. This is a perfect s

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Seahorses, Seadragons and more at Seahorse World in Tasmania, Australia

Helen Avaient

Jul 9, 2021
3 min

Seahorses, Seadragons and more at Seahorse World in Tasmania, Australia

Seahorses hold an amazing fascination for me. They look so fragile but are very strong. They can be between 1.5cm and 35cm (0.5in and 14in) long. Amazingly, they are among the only animal species in which the male bears the unborn young. Seahorses prefer to swim in pairs with their tails linked together. Seahorse World is located at Beauty Point in the Tamar Valley, just 45 minutes from either Devonport or Launceston in the north-east of Tasmania. It is located on a wharf ri

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Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre in Tasmania, Australia

Helen Avaient

Jul 6, 2021
3 min

Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre in Tasmania, Australia

Loss, mateship, community spirit, ingenuity, persistence, and heroism are words displayed at the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre. These words symbolise the town. Gold was first discovered here in 1847 and mining began in 1877. The mine last closed in 2012. There is a lot to see and do here, all relating to the Beaconsfield mine and local area. Learning more about the Beaconsfield early days as I embarked on a journey through the historical buildings was interesting. Int

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10 things to see and do in Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia

Helen Avaient

Jul 4, 2021
4 min

10 things to see and do in Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia

Beaconsfield in the rural north-east of Tasmania is 40 kilometres from Launceston and situated near the Tamar River. This former gold mining town had a population of around 1300 in the 2016 census. While small, it is big on things to see and do, retaining its heritage and proudly welcoming new residents and businesses. I spent a day here wandering around enjoying the many delights the town had to offer. The park in town has free gas bbqs and is the perfect place to have a cou

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Visit Cradle Mountain with Cradle Coast Tours, Tasmania, Australia

Helen Avaient

Jul 2, 2021
3 min

Visit Cradle Mountain with Cradle Coast Tours, Tasmania, Australia

Cradle Mountain is one of my favourite places on the planet to spend time at! There are various walks and hikes to be undertaken, the freshest air on the planet to inhale, the natural beauty to experience and the awe of nature to absorb. At 1.58 million hectares, almost a quarter of Tasmania, this site is one of the largest World Heritage Areas on Earth. As you approach the visitor centre there are 7 standing Jurassic dolomite pillars that represent the 7 World Heritage Area

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Hop along to 7 Sheds Brewery in Railton, Tasmania, Australia

Helen Avaient

Jun 30, 2021
3 min

Hop along to 7 Sheds Brewery in Railton, Tasmania, Australia

Have you ever wanted to own your own brewery? I have heard many people say they want to, but few actually do. Imagine my surprise when I have discovered that there are quite a few people in Tasmania who have actually taken that step and are brewery owners. It will be my pleasure to visit most of these micro breweries and share their details with my readers. (Someone has to do it after all!) In the 1990s Catherine moved to Tasmania from Canberra and Willie from New Zealand. Th

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