SUNDAY 11 - MONDAY 12.12 2011: Staying at the Abel Tasman Caravan Park which is close to all that we want to do in the area, but more importantly only 800 metres from the Spirit of Tasmania! First outing was to the Mersey Bluff Area. 
A headland of dolerite volcanic rock of Jurassic Age (185 million years). The rock was formed as a sill intrusion, faulted down to Bass Strait. The rock cooled giving joints and fractures. Some joints are "like packs of cards" and when eroded, give flat surfaces for seating and Tasmanian aboriginals to carve inscriptions on.
A headland of dolerite volcanic rock of Jurassic Age (185 million years). The rock was formed as a sill intrusion, faulted down to Bass Strait. The rock cooled giving joints and fractures. Some joints are "like packs of cards" and when eroded, give flat surfaces for seating and Tasmanian aboriginals to carve inscriptions on.
Onward to the Don River Railway. The railway was established in 1973, with trains running by 1976. Volunteer members of the Van Diemen Light Railway Society actually relaid the original track, restored the trains, signal box and 55' Turntable, plus built the railway station. The train experience is for a half hour return trip with beautiful countryside to be seen. The ongoing locomotive and rolling stock restoration is carried out by the members at the on site workshop. 
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| SAWDUST BRIDGE |
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| BARBECUE IN THE PARK! |
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