North Tasmania Collection
"Exploring the Enchanting North Tasmania: A Journey Through History and Natural Beauty" Embark on a captivating journey to North Tasmania
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"Exploring the Enchanting North Tasmania: A Journey Through History and Natural Beauty" Embark on a captivating journey to North Tasmania, where echoes of a tragic past intertwine with breathtaking landscapes. In this region, once inhabited by the Tasmanian aborigines, we are reminded of their heartbreaking fate at the hands of colonists. Portraits by Nicola Martin Petite vividly depict courageous individuals like Couriaga, a man with tattooed shoulders, and Paraberi, draped in an animal-skin cloak. Van Diemen's Land reveals its scars as we encounter Grou Aagara, his chest adorned with scarification marks and donning an animal-skin cape. Arra-Maida stands resiliently with her child nestled in a kangaroo papoose upon her back. These natives were tragically exterminated by relentless colonists who sought to claim these lands as their own. As we venture further into North Tasmania's enchantment, the South Esk River unveils its majestic beauty within Cataract Gorge near Launceston. The monochromatic charm captured in black and white photographs transports us to simpler times when life was intertwined with nature's wonders. Columba Falls cascades from great heights along the East Coast – a mesmerizing sight that leaves us breathless. Fern scenery adorns this coastal paradise like delicate green lacework against ancient rocks; it is here that one can truly appreciate Mother Nature's artistry. New Norfolk comes alive during hop-picking season as locals gather for vibrant festivities amidst apple orchards – a celebration of abundance and hard work etched into Tasmania's cultural fabric. In Hobart, an apple show unfolds before our eyes – showcasing the region's agricultural prowess while paying homage to its fruitful heritage. Van Demons Land engraving serves as a poignant reminder of colonial history etched forever onto this land. The East Coast beckons adventurers seeking hidden treasures beneath alluvial tin deposits.