DAY TRIP FROM WAVESTATION Jewellery Exhibition at Franklin

Here's an interesting exhibition of local multi media jewellery opening at Franklin. Make a day trip into the Huontrail and see wonderful local craft.

Pat and Charles Zuber invite you to view one + one, an exhibition of multi media jewellery by Sandi Trajdos and Jill Bruce
Exhibition dates: March 19th – 27th 2011
Opening times: 10:30am – 5pm each day
http://www.churchstudiofranklin.com.au/

In the other direction but still worth the trip is the Puddleduck Vineyard www.puddleduckvineyard.com.au

WAVESTATION IS WELL LOCATED ON THE MAINLAND

It's easy to get to Bruny Island for the day from WAVESTATION. Just ten minutes down to Ketterring, the home port of the car ferry Mirambella takes you across to Robert's Point on Bruny. Look out for the locals lucky enough to have their own boats!

Apart from the spectacular views on the neck and down towards Adventure Bay I have recently heard about a gallery at Dennes Point which show cases Tasmanian and local Bruny Island artists. Our friend Andrew is very keen to visit. It's called Art on an Island, I think. I am looking forward to his report. Andrew is visiting Wavestation after a testing walk from Cradle Mountain to Lake Saint Claire. It's the Overland Track and he is carrying all his food and clothing. He has a large fruit cake made by his friend Sheila which will weigh him down climbing up to Lake Dove on the first day. I hope he rations the cake carefully as it will be very benefical for energy later in the walk. Andrew will be able to enjoy a well deserved rest at Wavestation. Good luck Andrew keep us informed of your progress. We did the walk the easy (or easier way) with a tour group. We stayed at cabins along the track which had been provisioned before the season opened. We just had to carry our lunch for each day, our sleeping bag and clothes but no tents. This makes your pack much lighter. We were very pleased with ourselves as we were some of the very few people that climb Mount Ossa, the highest peak in Tasmania and enjoy it on a clear day.

MONA

At last we have the opportunity to visit MONA Opened on the 21 January 2011, the art gallery is fast becoming a must see in Hobart. Built into the rock at Berridale on the Derwent River it is like an aladins cave. Some say it is fun to arrive by ferry to moor at the jetty which hydronically adjusts to the changing tide.

Tasmanians as well as overseas visitors are flocking to see this amazing eccentric collection of art works at "Walsh Land" This private museum is free by courtesy of David Walsh a renowned gambler.

GREAT TO BE ABLE TO STAY AT WAVESTATION

Heading down the Channel Highway we stopped at Ketterring to see how the restoration of Credence was progressing. The marina has wonderful modern jetties so it's easy to jump on board. Low tide no longer matters as the marina floats with the rise and fall of the tide. The paint brush and other equipment is sitting there as if someone has gone for a moment. A quick phone call finds the restorer up in Hobart at the Festival. Who can resist! He'll be back soon to continue the job, but things are progressing well. We have to keep the weather out!

Approaching Middleton we decide to turn off The Channel Highway at The Esplanade to see if the road is open. To our surprise we could drive straight through and along the water's edge to Wavestation. it's a quiet road and perfect for walks.

This road has been closed for over a year as a result of a landslide. The latest engineering techniques to stablize the bank are attractive. If you are interested take a look at the photos.

MONA AND THE WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL IN ONE WEEKEND

The alarm rang at 5am so we had plenty of time to drive to Tullamarine, park the car in the long term carpark, catch the bus, check in and have a relaxing breakfast in the Qantas lounge before our flight leaving at 7 am. It's a short flight to Hobart but having left early I took a nap while Phil read the paper. Our car was waiting so we had a quick get away into Hobart and parked near Constitution Dock. Even though this very special event was buzzing with sailors proud to be showing off their boats it is was to find apark in Hobart. Again Phil wondered why he hadn't made the effort to book in Credence.

Dressed for the part



Some great characters to meet

 Perfect circles




Fun for the children

 



Proud young boat builder



Wooden Boat Festival

The wooden boats are on the move towards Constitution Dock in Hobart. Watch out for them coming up the Derwent. We will be there and what a magnificent sight it will be. I can't wait!

http://www.australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au/