Oatlands - Lake Dulverton and Callington Mill
Lake Dulverton is and ephemeral lake located by the historic town of Oatlands in the Tasmanian Midlands. After above average winter rains the lake is currently full. E-Bird shows that 84 bird species have been recorded there including some rare and uncommon birds such as Wandering Whistling Duck, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Black-winged Stilt and Latham's Snipe.
Callington Mill is a working, Georgian era windmill, built in 1837. The original sails were blown off in a storm back in 1912 and landed in the lake.
Music: Water Lily Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Lake Dulverton, Tasmania. A collection of waterfowl. HD
A collection of water fowl filmed from the east coast to Oatlands on a wet winters day.
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Servo City Speed controllers.
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Hafco HM 50 Vertical Milling machine.
Hafco AL50GA Bench Lathe
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Eurasian Coots Building Nest at Lake Dulverton
Eurasian Coots ( Fulica atra ) building there nest among the Water Ribbons at Lake Dulverton in Oatlands, Tasmania.
Unfortunately it was getting late and quite dull when I filmed this so the quality is not the best.
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Snowdrop Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Short Aerial View of the Callington Mill Complex in Oatlands, Tasmania taken by Aerial Inspections Pty Ltd Drone.
Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) at Lake Dulverton, Tasmania
Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) at Lake Dulverton in Oatlands, Tasmania.
The Eurasian Coot belongs to the family Rallidae (Rails, Coots, Swamphens) They have a wide distribution ranging from Europe, Asia, Australia and parts of Africa.)
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Oatlands is an important historical village on the shores of Lake Dulverton in the centre of Tasmania, Australia.Oatlands is located 84 km north of Hobart and 115 km south of Launceston on the Midland Highway.At the 2006 census, Oatlands had a population of 540.Oatlands is considered to have the largest number of colonial sandstone buildings in any town in Australia, and many of them were built by convict labour.
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Oatlands Tasmania, heritage town. Tasmanian registered builder and consultant .
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Research/ script and production by Mike Grant Jan 2012.
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hi folks welcome to another built. Today I'm looking at what could be the most intact Georgian town the british empire established anywhere in the world. I'm at Oatlands in the Australian state of Tasmania and I'm asking the question, is economic stagnation the best way to preserve old buildings.
In 1810 Lachlan Macquarie took up the position of Governor of New South Wales and only a year later was in Tasmania surveying the country. This is what he found - grassland and open forest that could be immediately populated with sheep.
By the 1830's Oatlands had been established on on the banks of Lake Dulverton and the ample supply of sandstone ensured that the town would be built out of it. In those early years the town received a large number of public facilities including a gaol, court house, churches etc
Whilst Oatlands is surrounded by some of the best fine merino country in Australia but it does not have a diverse production base. Thirty minutes up the road is Campbell Town the third of the towns recommended by Lachlan Macquaire. Its sits on the edge of some of the best broad acre river flat cropping country in Australia so the bulk of rural infrastructure was attracted there.
During the years from 1830 to 1876 Oatlands had been a main stop of the coaching route between Hobart and Launceston and it was during these years that many of the private sandstone buildings were built including a large number of inns and lodging houses. With the coming of the main train line this all stopped. The train line passed well to the east of Oatlands leaving the town quite and isolated. A branch line was built but not being on the main line meant a sluggish micro economy.
With the advent of the motor car Oatlands again become a stop for traffic between the north and south. But again the town was eventually bypassed and today the traffic races pass leaving the main street very quite.
So a combination of land that is predominatly sheep country the by passing of the railway and the bypassing of the road has resulted a slow economic history.
In the 1960's the town began to attract attention for its intact colonial Georgian architecture. Higher wages in the cities and an increase in leisure time meant middle class people were becoming more interested in their past. The 1970's saw a fascination with family histories and for the first time finding a convict in the family was something to be celebrated. The Scenery Preservation Board and later the National Trust took up the challenge to protect the built history.
With increased leisure time the tourism industry slowly become established. It was the tourist that offered a new opportunity for towns that progress had left behind. This occurred in most developed countries around the world.
In an irony it is the very lack of economic development that presents the opportunity for a new form of development.
But the new, lets call it restoration development was very as slow to happen. The fantastic operating flour mill Callington mill is the product of up to forty years of planing, reports, studies, conservation plans, funding applications, business plans, unrealized dreams, disappointment and only very recently realization.
Is economic decline the best method of preservation? have your say - make a comment. My next two posts are in production - one will look at what I believe is the most sustainable building material and the other will look at an ugly building. If you enjoyed these posting subscribe, click the thumbs up and tell a friend.
Oatlands Retreat - Oatlands Hotels, Australia
Oatlands Retreat 3.5 Stars Hotel in Oatlands ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Located halfway between Hobart and Launceston, Oatlands Retreat offers self-contained accommodation with free on-site parking and free breakfast provisions.
Guests can share a BBQ on their garden patio.
Situated in Oatlands, this pet-friendly retreat is 5 minutes' drive from Lake Dulverton.
The historic Callington Mill is 15 minutes' walk away.
It is 20 minutes' drive from Lake Sorell and Lake Crescent.
The air-conditioned apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with a stove and oven, a dining setting and ironing facilities.
The lounge area offers a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player.
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Lake Dulverton , Tasmania
Wotz @ Oatlands, Tasmania, Australia
Pretty as a box of chocolates Oatlands in Tasmania Australia is delightfully old fashioned with an historic working windmill plus a touch of countryside humour for visitors to enjoy.
Highway 1 Australia's greatest road trip: Ep 14 Red Bridge, Tas
I've travelled to Tasmania dozens of times but never found myself on the Midland Highway. This stretch of Highway One, which connects Launceston and Hobart follows the Heritage Highway through a string of historic towns - Campbell Town, Ross and Oatlands.
We were particularly drawn to Campbell Towns' Red Bridge which may well be the oldest bridge anywhere on Highway One.
It's a magnificent 154-year-old structure, built by convict labour in the 1850s and utilising around 1.25 million locally made bricks. It's estimated that two million vehicles cross the bridge every year, which only makes its construction even more impressive.
About 50km south of Campbell Town at Oatlands, we are again impressed by another historic icon - Callington Mill, built in 1837 and today the only working wind-driven Lincolnshire Mill in the southern hemisphere.
It was restored to fully working order in 2010 and produces exceptional organic wheat and spelt flours thanks to miller Benjamin Paulsen - a real livewire in this laidback town.
Oatlands boasts Australia's largest collection of sandstone Georgian buildings and it's a super-friendly town that welcomes travellers with a free campground on the shores of Lake Dulverton.
A conservation park protects the lake and its flocks of black swans, ducks and migratory water birds, and the lake is stocked with trout. There's a small boat ramp on the Esplanade near the campground and a walking trail that leads around the lake's foreshore too. SUBSCRIBE: The official channel of Australian Geographic magazine.
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A Visit to Oatlands, Tasmania (Wild, Blue and Free short)
From the Tasmanian discovery TV series Wild, Blue and Free, this mini-episode visits the historic township of Oatlands including Callington Mill, the Historical Society Centre and the local pioneer cemetery near Lake Dulverton. With Ruby Rose Taylor.
Oatlands Mill, Oatlands, Tasmania
Working windmill in central Tasmania.
Oatlands Tasmania
he Oatlands Roadhouse, Candy Store and Ice Creamery with associated cottage and outbuilding are prominently located on the corner of High & Wellington Streets, Oatlands. The original sandstone cottage (c. 1847), located at the rear of the Candy Store, was the first building on site. Two later additions have been added to the cottage to accommodate increased commercial use.
The first addition adjoins the front of the original cottage and was thought to be the original Oatlands butchery that continued trading until 1867. This space is now occupied by the popular Candy Store and Ice Creamery.
The most recent addition to 47 High Street dates to 1897 and adjoins the Candy Store expanding the High Street frontage. This space is currently operating as the Oatlands Roadhouse. The Roadhouse cafe contains modern fixtures and fittings including, kitchen fit out, cold and dry storage spaces. At the rear of the property is the original two story sandstone barn.
Convicts in Oatlands - Black Pepper Abroad Ep. 022
Oatlands is an adorable town that feels a little bit forgotten. Driving south along the highway we couldn’t help but notice the windmill towering into the sky above the rest of the town.
They have a free, pet friendly camp area along Lake Dulverton with over flow camping just across the street in a paddock. As well as a great walking track around the lake that is also pet friendly. (winning!)
The Callington Mill has served different purposes over the years. In the 1970s it was restored back to it's original state and now rolls oats from local farms. Brad who has oats every morning, REALLY enjoyed these.
Wandering around Oatlands you’ll notice the large number of sandstone buildings. This town is in fact the largest holder of sandstone buildings in Australia from that period. All convicts passed through the supreme court here in Oatlands before their future was decided.
There are plans in the works to give life to this little town and I can’t wait to see what happens.
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Robinson Cottage - Oatlands Hotels, Australia
Robinson Cottage 4 Stars Hotel in Oatlands ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Built in 1837, Robinson Cottage is located in the centre of Oatlands and offers modern accommodation set in historic surrounds.
All accommodation is refurbished and offers a flat-screen TV.
Guests enjoy free on-site parking.
Oatlands Robinson Cottage is a 3-minute walk from the historic Oatlands Gaol & Court House.
It is a 5-minute drive from Lake Dulverton.
The Coal River Valley wine region is a 30-minute drive away.
Accommodation options include self-contained cottages and private rooms.
All offer a sofa, a DVD player and an iPod docking station.
Electric blankets, heating and quality bed linen are standard in all accommodation.
There are several shops, cafes and restaurants within a 5-minute walk of Robinson Cottage.
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Location in : 72-74 High Street,au 7120, Oatlands, Australia
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Black Swans (Cygnus atratus)
Black Swans. Footage taken at:
Lake Dulverton in Oatlands, Tasmania
Gould's Lagoon in Hobart Tasmania
Tasmanian Arboretum at Eugenana, Tasmania
Ep 18 - Oatlands, Tasmania
Riding from Quamby Corner Caravan Park to Launceston, then to Longford, Campbell Town, Oatlands and Richmond.