George Town history.

In the afternoon we drove to George Town and the Bass and Flinders Centre, the home of the replica sloop 'Norfolk'.

In 1798, the explorers, Bass and Flinders were dispatched to Van Dieman's Land to ascertain if it was an island or not. They sailed with a crew of eight in the Norfolk right into the Tamar River and anchored off what is now George Town.

The replica Norfolk's hull is made from huon pine and the mast and deck are made out of celery top pine. No screws or nails were used - instead, trunnels were used.

https://www.bassandflindersmuseum.com.au/

Further down the road from George Town is Low Head with a lighthouse and foghorn. First stop was Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum with thirteen rooms of history - all very well done and very interesting.

A little further down the road is the lighthouse and foghorn. The light is the oldest, still operational light in the world. The foghorn is sounded at 12 noon each Sunday.

After a bit of fun with the respective GPS navigation ladies (both of whom led us astray) we met at the entrance to our accommodation at Woolmer’s Estate. We offloaded cases then headed back to Longford for breakfast staples and a great dinner at the local pub.Read more