TRIP REPORTS
The manager of the museum very informative, the
local tin mine closed in 2003 which devastated the
town, the population dropping from 2000 to 500.
After reopening the mine now operates on DIDO
with the work force living in camp hence the town
continues to struggle.
From Zeehan I travelled to Trial Harbour, camped
and enjoyed freshly cooked crayfish around an open
fire. Next day I drove to Granville Harbour, drove
most of the way to the Pieman Heads before
returning to camp at Granville Harbour. Next day I
headed east to Queenstown, this time having time
to visit the museum and art galleries.
I plan to re visit the are in 2021 to again coincide
with the Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart and will
post a club trip prior.
As per original schedule, not that much had been
followed sorry Paul, we ventured to Hells Gate camp
ground at the entrance to Macquarie Harbour
Strahan for our last night together. A bush camp
area run by local council, basic toilets only
infrastructure, but magic position.
After setting up camp the three men walked along
the estuary and enjoyed the sunset, a magic end to
the trip.
Day 8 – 26th
The day we say good bye and go our separate ways,
and after a final walk together on the beach, its
time. Nick and Anna and James to head back to
Devonport via Derwent Bridge, the Great Lake and
Sheffield to catch the Tuesday night ferry.
After meeting in Mole Creek the group travelled
approx 800 kms. We were not affected in anyway by
the fires, though locals stated they had had
cancellations. The weather had been kind, with the
exception of Cradle Mountain, and we had no
vehicle problems. Thank you to Paul and Sue Harris
for putting the trip together, sorry you were not
there to enjoy it with us.
As I still had 5 days I headed back to Zeehan, this
time taking the time to visit the museum in the old
School of Mines, certainly worth the effort, history
of the whole west coast with lots of amazing photos.
Graham Halliburton.
#1740