Oatlands, Tasmania
Oatlands, a small town on the Midland Highway between Hobart and Launceston, contains great examples of Colonial Georgian buildings.
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Arts and crafts, pottery, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, drawings, photographs, fashion, antiques, jewelery, clothing, hats, ice-cream, hamburgers, cheese and dairy, wine, woodwork, coffee, books, glass, seafood, cured meats, plants, giftware, leather goods, accessories, footware, juice, health and beauty, collectables, brick-a-brack, childrens clothing, vintage clothing – have I got it all? No I don’t think so, but I’m sure you get the message.
Established in 1972, the market is fast approaching its 50th anniversary, so they must be getting something right.
The market stretches from Salamanca Place right up to Davey Street. There are buskers and entertainers. Most of the market stalls are owned by the person who made or grew the goods, so your questions will be answered and you’ll be appreciated.
And if there’s not a food stall to your liking, wander in to the courtyard behind the old buildings where you’ll find a variety of restaurants.
You could always throw a line off the dock and catch your own.
Oatlands, a small town on the Midland Highway between Hobart and Launceston, contains great examples of Colonial Georgian buildings.
Lake Tyrrell, Victoria’s largest salt lake. The lake is famous for its sky reflections when it is filled with water (it’s called a sky mirror) so the best time to visit is during the July/November period.
The spectacular, secluded waters of the Thomson Dam have provided drinking water to the people of Melbourne since 1983
Mytilini, the capitol of Lesbos is situated on a harbour that is circled by shops, houses, restaurants, churches and a huge castle.