Beachwalk at Taroona beach ???? Tasmania Australia
HINSBY BEACH
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South of Hinsby Beach with waves on the Derwent River Tasmania
The morning sun glittered across the Derwent River and a gentle swell on the water moving in and out and in and out was visible through dry gum bush, at the bottom of the Alum Cliffs when I walked on a track not far south of Hinsby Beach, Taroona (near Hobart) in Tasmania. Read more at walkingthederwent.com
Whale, Tail Slapping at Hinsby Beach. Tasmania
Whale tail slapping with calf at Hinsby Beach, Taroona, Tasmania.
This was early evening, 11th July 2013.
Mother and calf seemed to be settling in for the night staying over to rest on their journey North after feeding in Antarctica.
We have had a few whales stay here before but have never observed this tail slapping.
I'm not sure why they do this, though maybe it's to advertise they are here to fellow whales or maybe as a warning to predators ?
Please leave a comment if you know why this is done.
The pair I estimate, were about 50-60m off the beach. Water depth there is about 5m. ( I fish in my kayak here regularly so am aware of water depths in the area).
Interestingly, a calf was born at this beach in August 2011 (from memory) and was the first recorded in about 90 years.
The Derwent River/estuary was apparently crowded with whales a hundred years or so ago and it's wonderful that they are returning on a regular basis.
Hinsby Beach faces due south and is approx 8k from open ocean. It's a truly beautiful beach. A hidden Gem.
Taroona (suburb) is about 8k south of Hobart City which is the Tasmanian state capitol.
We felt very privileged to have witnessed this :-)
Kayaks @ Hinsby Beach
January 2010
Whales off Taroona Beach
Two Southern Right Whales in the Derwent River off Taroona Beach south of Hobart, Tasmania.
Hobart Travel Guide - Australia Amazing Adventure
Hobart Travel Guide - Australia Amazing Adventure
Hobart is the capital city of the Australian state of Tasmania. Hobart is small and intimate compared to larger mainland Australian cities, reflecting the small size of the state. The metropolitan area stretches north and south along the Derwent River, crossed by several bridges. Notable for being one of the coldest Australian cities, it has a mild temperate oceanic climate, with four distinct seasons.
Founded in 1804 by Colonel David Collins, Hobart is the second oldest city in Australia. It grew out of the penal settlement on the island at Risdon Cove, eight kilometres up river, which was founded in 1803 and abandoned five months later for the present site of Hobart. The city has many beautiful historic buildings and precincts, especially in the area around the river. There are many fine examples of Georgian and Victorian architecture, such as Salamanca Place, which has a terrace of warehouses dating back to the whaling days of the 1830s. Nearby Battery Point, the original seamen's quarters of the city and Macquarie and Davey Street offer more than 60 buildings classified by the National Trust.
Hobart is a harbour town – a port city where the world rushes in on the tide and ebbs away again, bringing with it influences from afar and leaving the locals buzzing with global zeitgeist. Or so the theory goes. These days, Hobart’s waterfront precinct is certainly abuzz, with old pubs alongside new craft-beer bars, myriad cafes, museums, festivals, ferries, fishing boats, yachts, accommodation and a floating pier upholding fine restaurants…all of it washed with sea-salty charm and a sense of history. On a sunny afternoon, there are few more pleasant places to find yourself.
Riding high above the city is kunanyi/Mt Wellington, a craggy basalt beast seemingly made for mountain biking and bushwalking. Known as kunanyi by local Aboriginal people, and just 'the mountain' by everybody else, this 1271m-high monolith both defines the city below and shelters it. Drive to the summit in any season – you're assured of either a show-stopping view or an out-of-time, lunar, cloud-shrouded experience, wandering around between snowdrifts, lichen-dappled boulders and the stunted plants that somehow survive in these lofty skies. Finally, barrel back down to the waterfront on a mountain-bike tour like no other.
Hobart has a profusion of eating establishments ranging from the cheap to the luxuriously expensive. Freshly caught seafood is a specialty of the region, and there are several excellent seafood restaurants. Deep-sea Trevalla is unique to Tasmania and must be tried. Tasmanian lobster is also excellent. Scallop pie is also unique to Tasmania and can be easily purchased from the Salamanca Market food stalls. Restaurants are concentrated in the Salamanca and North Hobart areas.
There are several good options when it comes to getting around Hobart. By and far the most convenient would be having a private vehicle but biking, walking, public transit, and taxis are all good options too. The public bus system in Hobart can actually be fairly complicated. There are more than a dozen different fare types (and prices) depending on route/location, planned destination, concession types, time of day (sometimes) and more. On the plus side, schedules tend to be clearly posted, buses tend to be on time, staff is generally very patient, friendly, and helpful, and drivers can give change, so exact coin when purchasing a ticket is not necessary.
A lot to see in Hobart such as :
Mount Wellington
Mona
Salamanca Market
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Wrest Point
Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
Salamanca Place
Constitution Dock
Zoodoo Zoo
Farm Gate Market
kunanyi / Mount Wellington
Tasman Bridge
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Brooke Street Pier
Hobart Convict Penitentiary
Sullivans Cove
Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
Salamanca Arts Centre
Cape Bruny Lighthouse
Shot Tower
Franklin Wharf
Narryna Heritage Museum
Salamanca Square
Iron Pot
Hobart Rivulet
Hobart Zoo
Derwent
St David's Cathedral
Franklin Square
St David's Park
Waterworks Reserve
Kelly's Steps
Mt Nelson Signal Station
Tolosa Park
Secret Falls
Art Mob - Aboriginal Fine Art
Handmark Gallery
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Runnymede Street
Long Beach
Taroona Beach
Risdon Cove
Hinsby Beach
Princes Park
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