Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Geeveston & Mt Hartz NP

South of Hobart bring visitors into Houn Pine country. Geeveston has a history in timber even today. There are huge pillars that greet visitors entering from the north as the picture shows. You can see the size of them compared to the power poles!!
One of the more impressive buildings in Geeveston is the bakery. Constructed of solid timber inside as well as the exterior. The figures pictured have been carved using a chain saw!!
Sam gets a little closer to the statues. Kiss the statues for good luck says the sign - sounds like 'blarney' to me!!!
Sam & Joey say hi to Dr Oswald...
The timber history and visitors centre has a replica timber truck on display. Lots of work in its construction...
Heading towards Hartz National Park we came across an old steam engine and 'log puller'. Designed to haul out the huge trees after being felled. Ingenious design for the day it was built!!
The Hartz Mtn NP is an Alpine area covered in snow in winter. At the peak of the Arve Falls walk we saw the Falls. Quite nice but not in the same category as Russell Falls!!
A pan of the Hartz Mountain area...

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