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Maria Island Ferry Terminal – Frenchs Farm Coastal Route – Rutherford Beach – Painted Cliffs – Hopground Beach – Darlington – Reservoir Circuit – Fossil Cliffs Circuit – Fossil Cliffs – Maria Island Cemetery – Darlington

Friday 16/02/2024   Maria Island Ferry Terminal – Frenchs Farm Coastal Route – Rutherford Beach – Painted Cliffs – Hopground Beach –  Darlington – Reservoir Circuit – Fossil Cliffs Circuit – Fossil Cliffs – Maria Island Cemetery – Darlington

                                     Maria Island, lutruwita / TASMANIA 

                                     Puthikwilayti Country                                  

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

We enjoyed a day trip to Maria Island, leaving on the first boat in the morning (8:30am) and returning on the last ferry of the day (4:15pm). We had stayed here six years ago for a few days but we were keen to see the island and its wildlife again.

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Tasmanian Arboretum – Eugenana State Reserve

Friday 2/02/2024   Tasmanian Arboretum

                                   Eugenana State Reserve, lutruwita / TASMANIA

                                   Palawa Country                                  

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos, Report), Sue Davies, Geri Louis, John Louis 

We had headed here largely based on reports it was an excellent place to see a platypus or two. The grounds are well maintained with a lot of open, mown lawn separating treed areas. Numerous tracks lead you through areas themed by continent, based on the species planted there. 

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