Tasmanian Bush Heritage
Eddie Firth and I have been visiting the old Barn Bluff mine for years. At first glance there isn’t a lot to see. But a close look reveals a lot of history. The most evocative reminder of its history is a few grainy photos. Some show men proudly staring at the camera. They are frozen … Read moreThe Barn Bluff Copper Mine – The Huts
Guest writer – Paula McCulloch About four years ago I was intrigued by the story Simon Cubit wrote on his blog (then later published in his book Mountain stories: echoes from the Tasmanian high country, vol.1) about a hut near Stretcher Creek in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park. It interested me that even with … Read moreStretcher Creek Hut Site
For years Ian has told me about doors in the Mersey River when we passed Martha Creek. It was intriguing but I couldn’t really imagine what they might be. In February, they came up again when we were talking about places to explore. We would wrap in a few easy searches into one day; Ian’s … Read moreThe Mersey Doors