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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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