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Forth
Village and Tasmania
The Forth Village Markets are superb for bargain hunters, having many unique stalls with local goods and handmade crafts as well as new goods at bargain prices. It’s a social meeting point too, with morning teas, lunches and dinners available, so a trip to the markets is a good opportunity to meet some of the locals! Another journey worth making, especially if you are fond of good views, is the drive up Braddons Road to Braddons Lookout, which has stunning panoramic views over the Forth Valley and out towards Turners Beach and Leith. These are tiny coastal settlements located where the River Forth meets the ocean. Attracting just a few visitors each year, these quaint coastal settlements are up there with the best kept secrets of Tasmania! Fishermen will be especially enamored, as the salmon and mullet run thick and fast in the river mouth of the Forth.
If water-based activities are what drive’s you, then it’s essential you visit Lake Barrington, which is a 20 kilometers long expanse of water formed by the Devils Gate Dam wall. It is renowned for its 2 kilometers long international standard rowing course, where many competitions are held. There is a large recreation area hugging the foreshore which is home to a diversity of wildlife, and accommodates visitors perfectly with picnic, recreation and restroom facilities. It’s perfect for those long summer days, and if you wish to stick around a bit longer then there are campsites around the northern edge of the lake.
Forth was the second settlement in the county of Devon, springing up in the 1840's even before Devonport was settled. With a population of just 350 people at the last census, it’s the kind of town where everyone knows everyone and visitors are made to feel especially welcome. While most of the original buildings have long since been replaced, there is still a strong sense of history about this old town. At the centre of this history is the Historic Bridge Hotel, which was one of the first buildings in the town and still stands today with very few changes made to its structure. It was first licensed and opened in 1872, and has managed to retain the old world charm and atmosphere of those bygone eras.
Tasmania is rich in secrets- around every corner of its historic towns are harbored stories and tales of years gone by. Its full heritage and lively history are indicative of its interesting past, a past just waiting to be explored by intrepid travelers such as you. And while the big cities of Tasmania are a great starting point to learning about the state and its past, it is in the smaller countryside settlements that you will discover an altogether quieter, serene and more beautiful insight into the history of Tassy. The bonus of visiting these towns of course is that you can simultaneously enjoy the open spaces of the lush green countryside and the quiet serenity of the wide Tasmanian skies. A driving holiday touring the smaller towns in a hire car is a sure fire recipe for relaxation and a fulfilling, interesting holiday. Start with a car hire Devonport.
The Forth Village Markets are superb for bargain hunters, having many unique stalls with local goods and handmade crafts as well as new goods at bargain prices. It’s a social meeting point too, with morning teas, lunches and dinners available, so a trip to the markets is a good opportunity to meet some of the locals! Another journey worth making, especially if you are fond of good views, is the drive up Braddons Road to Braddons Lookout, which has stunning panoramic views over the Forth Valley and out towards Turners Beach and Leith. These are tiny coastal settlements located where the River Forth meets the ocean. Attracting just a few visitors each year, these quaint coastal settlements are up there with the best kept secrets of Tasmania! Fishermen will be especially enamored, as the salmon and mullet run thick and fast in the river mouth of the Forth.
If water-based activities are what drive’s you, then it’s essential you visit Lake Barrington, which is a 20 kilometers long expanse of water formed by the Devils Gate Dam wall. It is renowned for its 2 kilometers long international standard rowing course, where many competitions are held. There is a large recreation area hugging the foreshore which is home to a diversity of wildlife, and accommodates visitors perfectly with picnic, recreation and restroom facilities. It’s perfect for those long summer days, and if you wish to stick around a bit longer then there are campsites around the northern edge of the lake.
Forth was the second settlement in the county of Devon, springing up in the 1840's even before Devonport was settled. With a population of just 350 people at the last census, it’s the kind of town where everyone knows everyone and visitors are made to feel especially welcome. While most of the original buildings have long since been replaced, there is still a strong sense of history about this old town. At the centre of this history is the Historic Bridge Hotel, which was one of the first buildings in the town and still stands today with very few changes made to its structure. It was first licensed and opened in 1872, and has managed to retain the old world charm and atmosphere of those bygone eras.
Tasmania is rich in secrets- around every corner of its historic towns are harbored stories and tales of years gone by. Its full heritage and lively history are indicative of its interesting past, a past just waiting to be explored by intrepid travelers such as you. And while the big cities of Tasmania are a great starting point to learning about the state and its past, it is in the smaller countryside settlements that you will discover an altogether quieter, serene and more beautiful insight into the history of Tassy. The bonus of visiting these towns of course is that you can simultaneously enjoy the open spaces of the lush green countryside and the quiet serenity of the wide Tasmanian skies. A driving holiday touring the smaller towns in a hire car is a sure fire recipe for relaxation and a fulfilling, interesting holiday. Start with a car hire Devonport.