Blue Pool

Launceston Area Tasmania 2010

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March 30th 2010
Feeling thirsty we headed up to Launey for some fine wine adventuring. I had this vague idea to ride around to the various vineyards on push bikes (no drinking and driving for us) along the Tamar Valley River Wine Route area. I envisioned gentle rolling hills, sea views and long lazy lunches. This is actually, almost, what I got! Philip and I hired 2 bikes and a bike carrier from Ben, who is one ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Tasmania » Launceston

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more