Blogs from Hamilton, Tasmania, Australia, Oceania
October 18th 2010
Today we left the Old School House in Hamilton and drove to Strahan via the Lyell Highway. Our first stop along the way was at a Gallery called “The Wall”. Greg Duncan has created this stunning sculpture located in a gallery at the Derwent River Bridge. The 'Wall in the Wilderness' is Greg’s commemoration to those who shaped the past and present of the central highlands of Tasmania. It is a work in progress and is carved from 3 metre high panels of timber most of which are rare Huon Pine. I don’t have any photos of ‘The Wall’ as no cameras are allowed in the Gallery. It is an amazing work of art. When completed it will be 100metres long. Next stop was at the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Unfortunately it was raining quite ... read more
