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Sarah Island<br />
This eerie island has a brutal history due to the fact that is was penal settlement in the<br />
1800's. Boat cruises are available to the Island.<br />
Strahan Wharf Centre<br />
This modern centre constructed of glass and wood houses seven fascinating murals that<br />
depicts the history of Tasmania. There are many other historical displays of the local<br />
history as well. Next door is an outdoor amphitheater where a play about the plight of the<br />
Sarah Island convicts is performed in the Summer months.<br />
Swan Basin State Reserve<br />
Here you will find walking trails, a look out and picnic areas. Located south of Strahan<br />
near Ocean Beach.<br />
Swansea<br />
Swansea is a small Tasmanian town located 140km north of the capital Hobart. It has<br />
stunning views as it overlooks the Great Oyster Bay and it's coastline is a popular tourist<br />
destination. The main street of Swansea is Franklin Street and it is filled with original,<br />
charming buildings that date back to the 1850's, with one Morris Store being the eldest as<br />
it was built in 1834. The Swan River flows just north of Swansea, and joins up with Nine<br />
Mile Beach. Here you can find Dolphin Sands which is a lagoon like beach. All this area<br />
is great for swimming, fishing and relaxing.<br />
Swansea Bark Mill<br />
This mill began operations in 1885 and is located on the Tasman Highway. Here you can<br />
see how the tannin is removed from the bark and then used to tan leather goods.<br />
Swansea Museum<br />
Housed in the original School house that dates back to 1860, you can find out about the<br />
history of the town and the Great Oyster Bay. Franklin Street.<br />
Swansea Wine and Wool Centre<br />
Here you can taste and purchase wine as well as buy locally made wool products. There<br />
is also a cafe here to enjoy lunch with a wine. Located in the same complex as the Bark<br />
Mill.<br />
Freycinet National Park<br />
This is known to be one of <strong>Australia</strong>'s best national parks, with Wineglass Bay being it's<br />
prettiest attraction. This perfect blue/green sea is bathed in white sand, however, as there<br />
is no car access through the park, the walk to Wineglass bay could take 1.5 hours but is<br />
well worth the hike. The park has some great walks with the most popular being the<br />
Wineglass Bay/Hazards Beach Circuit which spans 11km and could take up to 5 hours.<br />
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