Tag: Bridge
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The Swinging Bridge Cooranbong
The Swinging Bridge Cooranbong Originally built in 1934 to allow access for workers to the nearby Sanitarium factory, the Swinging Bridge replaced rowing or swimming as the means to get to work. Crossing Dora Creek at Cooranbong the bridge can be tricky to find because it is located behind residential houses. We parked in Victory Read more
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Historic Richmond Tasmania
Richmond Tasmania Established as an important military staging post and convict station linking Hobart with Port Arthur, Richmond is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tasmania. With over 50 historic buildings, most dating from the 1820s it’s a stark reminder of Tasmania’s convict past. Located only 20 minutes from Hobart Airport, we chose Read more
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Knapsack Gully Viaduct Lapstone Zig Zag Railway
The Viaduct’s History Designed by John Whitton, The Knapsack Gully Viaduct once formed part of the the Lapstone Zig Zag , which climbed the eastern side of the Blue Mountains to Glenbrook. The construction stands 40 metres high. and 118 metres long, making it an impressive structure when viewed from below. Originally used for rail Read more