The poisoned soil brought up during the mining process is shimmering in all different colors but doesn't allow a lot of plants to grow.
The town itself shows the different characters created in this area. Somehow it's very entertaining at the same time as it is scary. As I dropped more info material in the local tourist Information, I also had a quick look into the mining museum and saw a big collection of different crystals, minerals and rocks from all around the world displayed in old credenzas.
The road is nice and windy and goes through amazing areas.
These are the Nelson Waterfalls, a beautiful and famous location a short stroll away from the road.
On our way we stopped at the Franklin River walk and enjoyed this short walk through some of Tasmanias beauty.
Back in the end of the 70' and starting of the 80' the Franklin and Gorden River were in international focus as these rivers where supposed to give away for a huge dam and take away a unique and amazing wilderness area of this world. It was a long and bitter fight, but eventually the nature won! One of the activists at that time was Paul who now has his own business, the "Huon Bush Retreat" with a natural habitat which was created to save it from logging.
The forests, button grass plains and roads along the road are one of my favorite in the world! We arrived at Lake St. Claire in the afternoon and we went for a walk along the lake.
11 years ago I came to Tasmania with the intention to come for 8 days and do a 5 day hike, 85 km from Cradle Mountain to Lake St. Claire. Out of that became at first 8 weeks and then a few months later another 12 months. But look at the beauty of this island and you understand why.
During the time I worked I was privileged to meet two wonderful people, Louise and John. They too are living their dream now and owning in this beautiful part of the world a beautiful business.
With only a stone throw away from the lake the location is surrounded with beautiful nature.
We stayed in one of the studios. A spacious little house with a cute balcony.
The interior is very tasteful and inviting. We felt right away like at home.
The attention to detail shows everywhere and everything is thought through and all possible needs are catered for. The bathroom was amazing and we enjoyed the shower and the high standard of the interior.
Have a look for yourself on the website http://www.derwent-bridge.com/
On our tour through the property we had a look at one of the chalets as well and we liked a lot what we saw.
The evening we spent with them and we caught up on so many passed years. Louise cooked some out of this world delicious lamb for us and the wine with it was a delight as well. Time flew by and it was so good to see that they are well and what a great business they built up for themselves. We are looking forward to see them very soon again to build on our friendship. All the best Louise and John and thank you for this incredible time with you.
After saying goodbye the next day we went to see "The Wall". This has nothing to do with the cult band Pink Floyd. It is the work of an artist with the mission to carve a 100 meter long wall of Huon Pine. It has scenes of the early days in the logging and hydro business in Tasmania. It is a moving sight and many of his other objects carved out of this beautiful pine wood amazed us even more. So for example "the glove" or the jacket hanging at the wall.
Check out their website to get a little impression. http://thewalltasmania.com/
We also had a look at the old powerhouse on Lake St. Clare. A piece of history on the shores of the hydro times in the region.
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