Tassie ABCs (10) H-words.

H is for - Hagley

Hagley is a small town between Deloraine and Launceston. One of the attractions is a large and very good second-hand and antiquarian book shop which (when I visited) came complete with resident cat, open fire and several loacls having a yarn.

H is for - Hagley House.

Hagley House was built in 1826, making it one of the older surviving houses in Tasmania. Visit it at Hagley, about twenty minutes from Launceston, or follow this link for a virtual visit. http://home.iprimus.com.au/peter_grigg/h...

H is for - Hawley Beach

Hawley is a beautiful sheltered beach not far from Devonport in Tasmania's north west. The beach and its associated townships of Hawley and Port Sorell are part of the Latrobe Municipality, and offer a popular holiday destination. Attractions include fishing, a nature reserve, swimming, vineyard etc.

http://www.tased.edu.au/tasonline/rubico...

Hawley House

Hawley House is a handsome Victorian-style house built in 1878. It is now run as a bed and breakfast and conference venue. There's a great picture at http://babs.com.au/hawleyhouse/

H is for - Hawthorn

Hawthorn is one of the imported trees that flourish in Tasmania's English-style climate. There are hedges on many farms, and their white blossom and red berries add distinctive notes of colour to the countryside. Many of the native birds like these trees, using them as nesting sites and sources of winter food. Cockatoos and other parrots in particular enjoy the berries.

H is for - Heath

Heath is one of the most beautiful of Tasmanian wildflowers. It comes in pink, red and white and brightens the winters. The shrubby plants are low-growing, tough, and prickly, so it's best enjoyed from a slight distance.

H is for - Hills

Tasmania has lots of hills and mountains, with only the midlands offering really flat plains.

H is for - Hobart.

Hobart is Tasmania's capital city, and is the parent (so to speak) of the other two southern cities, Clarence and Glenorchy. Hobart is built on the banks of the Derwent River, and its handsome architecture, historical interest, markets and scenery make it popular with tourists. Hobart was settled in 1804 and was named after Lord Hobart. Check it out here. http://www.tased.edu.au/tot/s/hobart.html

H is for - Home Hill

Home Hill was the home of poliitician Dame Enid Lyons and her husband, 1920s Tasmanian Premier Joseph Lyons who later became the only Tasmanian-born Australian Prime Minister to date. Since Dame Enid's death several years ago, Home Hill has been open to the public. To visit it, drive along Devonport's Middle Road to Number 77. Enquire locally about opening days/times.

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