Errol Flynn – Tasmanian Star Honoured
Many people don’t realise that Hollywood star Errol Flynn was Tasmanian. The swashbuckling star of the 1930s and 1940s had a reputation for drinking, fighting, womanising and sailing. He has recently been honoured in his home town of Hobart. A star has been unveiled on the footpath outside Hobart’s heritage State Cinema in North Hobart.…
Read MoreTarkine Trails – The Path Less Travelled
I just came across this promotional video for the folks over at Tarkine Trails. They have done a lovely job showing off the neighbourhood. You can check out their website atTarkine Trails In the meantime treat yourself to this virtual tour of the Arthur River and the Tarkine Wilderness. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Ak6aqJsD0]
Read MoreTasmanian Devils of The Tarkine
The Tarkine is an important habitat for the Tasmanian Devil, particularly now that an epidemic of viral cancer has hit some populations particularly in Eastern Tasmania. It is good news that the local Tasmanian Devils in the Tarkine continue to be healthy and unaffected by the disease. Devils are cute and pretty timid. To get…
Read MoreTarkine’s Swift Parrot
It is not surprising that a wilderness as wild and magnificent as the Tarkine is an important habitat for birds. This is especially true as the Tarkine offers our feathered friends a fantastic choice of landscapes, treescapes and places to forage. Tarkine is home, at various times, to more than 130 different species of birds,…
Read MoreNational Australian Wave Sailing Titles 2009
I just came across a review of the National Australian Wave Sailing Titles that was run in Tasmania’s north west beaches back in February. All week saw Marrawah bathed in sun with little to no swell (shoulder to head high); however, spirits were still high as there was always plenty to do; surfing, diving, SUP…
Read MoreArthur River Cruise Back in September
The folks at MV George Robinson are now on their winter break. They will be back on board around the beginning of September. If you are planning a trip to the Arthur River or the Tarkine region in the Spring I can recommend booking yourself on the cruise. It is a relaxing way to pass the…
Read More4WD Tracks to the “Bowl” Arthur River
I’ve posted some photos of the four wheel drive tracks to the bowl. You can click on any of the photos to enlarge them.
Read MoreDismal Swamp Accommodation Option
When visting The Tarkine Forest Adventure Centre at the Dismal Swamp, try our accommodation at Sunset Holiday Villas Arthur River. Only 15 minutes away, right in the Tarkine, they are central to King’s Run Devil Devil tours, Spectacular historic Woolnorth, River cruises, forest walks, wild west beaches, fishing and 4 wheeldriving.
Read MoreAbalone Recipe from the Edge of the World
A diving licence from www.dpiw.tas.gov.au entitles you to take 10 abalone a day from the Edge of the World (Arthur River, Tasmania). A couple of Abalone will make a superb meal. Here is my Edge of the World Abalone recipe: I prefer to drown them in fresh water (2hrs). Detach from shell (shuck) and remove gut and mouth.…
Read MoreScuba Diving
On Sunday the swell backed off to about a metre. The wind dropped out. I snorkelled 80metres out the gutter, enjoying the 15 metre visibility, watching the schools of fish, abalone and the surging kelp forests and flora. Now where was that supermarket shelf I found 5 months ago? There is no prettier sight than…
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