TOP 10 EAGLEHAWK NECK (TAS) Attractions (Things to Do & See)
Best places to visit in Eaglehawk Neck, in Tasmania, Australia. Eaglehawk Neck is an isthmus that connects the Forestier Peninsula with the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania mainland. Eaglehawk Neck is one of must visit town or isthmus in Tasmania.
Things to do in Eaglehawk Neck (TAS) is to visit beautiful places such as Tessellated Pavement Fortescue Bay, Tasman National Park, Eaglehawk Neck Historic Site, Waterfall Bay, Dog Line, Fossil Bay Lookout, Cape Hauy, Wild Ocean Tasmania and Tasman Arch.
Thats all about tourist attractions in Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania. Hope you will enjoy it.
Tesselated Pavement and Dog Line Eagle Hawk Neck
Eagle Hawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula is the location of the Historic Dog Line constructed to deter convict escapes from Port Arthur. Nearby is the natural formation known as Tesselated Pavement. Background music is Raindrops by Huma Huma.
Eaglehawk Neck ~ Tasmania
Eaglehawk Neck & It's Convict Past
South Eastern Tasmania
Narrow isthmus of land near some of Tasmania's most dramatic coastline.
'At Eaglehawk Neck there were constant patrols day and night. Dogs were kept on platforms near the main beach to alert the sentinels who, with semaphores, were stationed along the peninsula, and eleven dogs were chained at the narrowest section to form a barrier.
'Attempts were made by desperate convicts to avoid the hounds at Eaglehawk by swimming through the surf and dodging through the sandhills. Those few who successfully ran the gauntlet of dogs and sentries mostly perished in the jungle-like forest of the mountains.
Coming down out of the hills above Eaglehawk Neck, and stopping at the viewing points beside the road which offer dramatic views across Eaglehawk and Pirate's Bays, it is worth remembering that this was one of the most effective natural prison gates ever invented. For the convicts of Port Arthur, Eaglehawk Neck was as dangerous and as difficult to cross as the water's from Devil's Island or Alcatraz.
Phantom 2 Vision + at Eaglehawk Neck (Tasmania)
The Blowhole, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania
Wild Easterlies brought exciting action to the blowhole at Eaglehawk neck on Thursday, 24 March, 2011
108 Blowhole Rd, Eaglehawk Neck
Debbie Heron
Pirates Bay, Tasmania, Australia
Tour from the ship. Description:
Come face to face with the striking natural beauty of the Tasman Peninsula during this amazing half-day excursion that begins with a lovely drive on an air-conditioned motorcoach. As a friendly on-board guide offers intriguing tidbits about the area, take in the gorgeous scenery, which includes dense forestation, rolling green hills, verdant farmland and charming towns.
Eventually, arrive at the peninsula's ruggedly beautiful eastern coast where over time, harsh winds and powerful waves have carved awe-inspiring rock formations into the sheer cliffs. Depending on the day's weather conditions, visit either the Tasman Arch or Devils Kitchen, each a spectacular site. At the Tasman Arch, notice how waves naturally wore away the softer layers of what was once a sea cave, leaving only the strong top layers to form a dramatic, bridged chasm. Not so far away, Devils Kitchen features a stark, timeworn cleft in the shoreline with exposed flat layers of rock in muted tones of gray. Watch as energetic waves lap at the smooth rock face, then gently drift away.
Nearby, make your way to the Blowhole, another celebrated natural landmark, for a stellar photo opportunity. Here, look on in awe as water bursts through a remarkable crater formed from years of waves wearing through the sheer rock. At high tide, the powerful spouts often arch as high as 10 meters. Snap photos of this majestic site, capturing the rugged, plunging cliffs and sparkling blue sea in the background.
As the journey continues, journey to Eaglehawk Neck, the narrow isthmus connecting the Tasman Peninsula with the rest of Tasmania. The single way out of Port Arthur Penal Colony, this long, slender neck of land was heavily patrolled during the prison's operational years by guards with ferocious watchdogs as part of a strict security system designed to keep convicts from escaping. Wander along the famous dog line and meander through the old officers' quarters to get a sense of life on patrol. Marvel at the Tessellated Pavement, a stunning, flat expanse of tiled rock that looks manmade but is actually a rare result of erosion. Capture this incredible phenomenon and historic place in photos before enjoying a relaxing drive back to port as Tasmania's lush landscape fills the windows.
Eaglehawk Neck trip
Cruise with my mate Jimmy down to Eaglehawk Neck. Was suppose to go for a bush walk but the track was closed for back burning. Oh well, we found other things to do down there.
Was an overcast day, so sorry if the video footage looks really flat first B&W video! aha enjoy
Footage taken on a HERO3+ Silver GoPro
Edited: GoPro Studio
Music: A Baru in New York by Flume
Tessellated Pavement (Tasmania)
A tessellated pavement is a rare erosional feature formed in flat sedimentary rock formations lying on some ocean shores. The pavement bears this name because the rock has fractured into polygonal blocks that resemble tiles, or tessellations. The cracks (or joints) were formed when the rock fractured through the action of stress on the Earth's crust and subsequently were modified by sand and wave action.
Sunrise on the tessellated pavement at Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania, illustrating the pan formation of tessellation
A characteristic example of this formation may be found at Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula of Tasmania. This example consists of two types of formations: a pan formation and a loaf formation.
The pan formation is a series of concave depressions in the rock that typically forms beyond the edge of the seashore. This part of the pavement dries out more at low tide than the portion abutting the seashore, allowing salt crystals to develop further; the surface of the pans therefore erodes more quickly than the joints, resulting in increasing concavity.
The loaf formations occur on the parts of the pavement closer to the seashore, which are immersed in water for longer periods of time. These parts of the pavement do not dry out so much, reducing the level of salt crystallisation. Water, carrying abrasive sand, is typically channelled through the joints, causing them to erode faster than the rest of the pavement, leaving loaf-like structures protruding.
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Intro By -
Song - Kevin Blight (Stratboy999
Graphics -Jason Peters (keeleeng)
Video Open Home - 12 Osprey Road, Eaglehawk Neck
Paul Turner
Railtrack Riders
A must do for anyone passing through Maydena or Mt Field National Park. You get to exercise and travel on the historic Maydena logging rail line. If you are lucky you will see a Tasmanian Tiger.
Tasmania: Wild, Raw and Free - Black Pepper Abroad Ep. 024
The adventure of three friends continues! We spend more time exploring the Tasman Penninsula but also sneak off to visit the East Coasts famous Freycinet National Park for beautiful views of Wineglass Bay. During this visit we spot one of the locals, a bennetts wallaby, having some lunch along his beachfront property.
But this episode isn't just about the places we explore. It also includes some of the pet friendly places we were able to bring Sarge. The famous Dog Line (in Eaglehawk Neck), Pirates Bay, the Tessellated Pavement and not pictured, a pet friendly camp spot at the start of Cape Raoul called Raoul's Retreat.
Tasmania is proving to be a very diverse landscape and we can't wait to see more.
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Diving in Tasmania
26.4.2011
Eaglehawk neck, Tasman peninsular.
i was teaching a PADI open water scuba course and on the way home we encountered a bait ball being smashed by Australian fur seals. when we stopped to check it out the bait ball used the hull of the boat for protection. to sign up for a dive course in Tasmania call Ealehawk Dive Centre on (03) 6250 3951
Eagle Hawk Neck - Tasmanian Devil Peninsula - June 2010
Eagle Hawk Neck - Tasmanian Devil Peninsula - June 2010
Ten Days on the Island
Ten Days on the Island kicks off this Friday, the 25th of March. Great acts including Animal Farm, DBR, Ashley MacIsaac, Dinosaur petting zoo, Power plant and too many more acts to list here.
Fire devastation
A drive along the Arthur Highway between Eaglehawk Neck and Dunalley shows the extent of the devastation from the bushfire that ravaged the area.
Isle of the Dead Port Arthur Part 4
Isle of the Dead, burial site for convicts & free people from Port Arthur Convict Station, Tasmania.
wip the jelly
off maria island in tasmania fishing for a winter day
Tasmanian bad driver VW
VW using side street to overtake on left side and allmost cause accident