Starting to see the rocks in bird's eye view

Victoria and Tasmania, amazing states in Australia

The passed years one of my most amazing journeys was a tour through Australians states Victoria and Tasmania.
I was asked why I didn't posted my captures yet by Ipernity? I did the trip in February 2006 - long time already passed.
My time working on my albums by Ipernity is limited and so many other albums I couldn't start, but this set I will not detain:
I like to start now with the breathtaking…  (read more)
West Coast Wilderness Train is starting

West Coast Wilderness Train is starting

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This railway uses the fully restored 100 year old Steam Loco's that ran on the original rail line that was built for the Mt Lyell Mining & Railway Company.
Nostalgic steam locomotive leaving the station

Nostalgic steam locomotive leaving the station

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The West Coast Wilderness Railway forms a gateway for visitors to explore Tasmania’s unique rail heritage, discovering the inspiring story of the pioneers who built the railway more than 100 years ago.
Old hotel house in Queenstown

Old hotel house in Queenstown

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Other opportunity to stay in Queenstown in a nostalgic atmosphere. The house was built in late 1800s.
Toyshop window in Queenstown

Toyshop window in Queenstown

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Unusual idea for an artwork. This piece of art is for sell out to tourists, a souvenir with no kitsch.
Toyshop window in Queenstown

Toyshop window in Queenstown

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Intersection Miena and the Great Lake

Intersection Miena and the Great Lake

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In the evening hours we had the change to see many wallabies, the small kangaroo of Tasmania. Photographing wasn't easy, but I captured some with my conventional film-camera shooting some slides. The result was a bit unfruitful, can see only the blazing eyes of them.
A walk along the Great Lake

A walk along the Great Lake

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On the way from Strahan to Hobart we turned to the left driving into the empty deserted landscape, we stopped the car for a walk to enjoy the natural silence and the wild life.
Bagdad in Tasmania

Bagdad in Tasmania

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On the highway Nr A1 to Hobart we passed a small village with 5 or 6 houses called Bagdad. (The photo is captured out of an online-leaflet.)
Strahan coffee shop

Strahan coffee shop

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We'll not miss the stop over in at this place at the end of the world. In Strahans only coffeehouse we met an other German traveller who was on discover the island Tasmania like we did. Getting his information was a high value for our program what was next to do.
Strahan accommodation with a Big Ben Clock

Strahan accommodation with a Big Ben Clock

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The clock was chiming every 15 Minutes and every hours with a full ringing program like the Big Ben in London. At the same time the building was used as a hotel and guest house. (I think there are no problems to get free rooms at any time around the clock.)
Parish hall and post office in Strahan

Parish hall and post office in Strahan

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Strahan hotel house

Strahan hotel house

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Located 298 km west of Hobart and 41 km from Queenstown, Strahan lies on the edge of the unspoiled beauty of Macquarie Harbour. It is the last outpost of civilisation on the West Coast of Tasmania and is surely one of the loneliest places on earth.
Strahan at the main road

Strahan at the main road

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The town continued to prosper as a major port until the 1950s and 1960s. In 1960 the rail link to Zeehan was closed down. Three years later the same fate befell the Queenstown rail link (there is still a remnant of the railway line on the shore near Regatta Point) and in 1969 Mount Lyell Co. started to send its ore by rail to Burnie. The result was that while its importance as a port declined the town became a major tourist centre.
Planes for sightseeing flights

Planes for sightseeing flights

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Planes prepared for attractions and panoramic views of the Cradle Mountains, the Hells Gates and Sarah Island.
Strahan port

Strahan port

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Historically Strahan has been a port to a small fishing fleet that braves the west coast conditions and Hell's Gates. It is the nearest inhabited locality to Cape Sorell and is literally the 'gateway' to the south-west wilderness - as boats, planes and helicopters utilise Strahan as their base when travelling into the region.
Ready for a sightseeing flight

Ready for a sightseeing flight

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Strahan offers flights over the Cradle Mountains to view the peaks from above. It makes sense to do this under nice weather conditions in that mountain range. We hadn't the necessary luck and the plane wasn't starting.
Ready to board for a round tour

Ready to board for a round tour

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An ideal starting point for any visit to Strahan and Macquarie Harbour.
Strahan harbor

Strahan harbor

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Originally the harbor was developed as a port of access for the mining settlements in the area, Strahan was a vital location for the timber industry that existed around Macquarie Harbour. Now at the present many yachts and tourist boats are offering sightseeing tours along the West Coast of Tasmania. For a substantial part of the nineteenth century and early twentieth century it also was port for regular shipping of passengers and cargo.
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