WHERE IS IT?

Hobart is built on the slopes of Mount Wellington and overlooks a great waterway which is mainly the release to sea of the River Derwent. From the top of Mt Wellington, at over 3,000 ft, you can see Saltwater River in the far distance.






Its only 20 - 30 Kms away as the crow flies, but to get there you have to drive around Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, and out onto the Tasman Peninuslar, "convict country" (more on this later), about 100 Kms or 1.5 hrs travel. Its a narrow windy road.









If you ever have the urge to visit you'll really need this map, and otherwise just follow the signs. It's clearly marked. A9 to Port Arthur, turn right onto B37 just after the Tassie Devil Park at the far end of Taranna, turn right at the Premaydena Store onto C341, then left up our shared gravel road when you see the Hoyle's milk can post box with their name and the number 717 on it.



I always feel the trip is like getting in a shower to wake yourself up in the morning, it works on you, sinks in, and over time your body and mind respond. I feel the city peel away the further I drive from town and the closer I get to Saltwater River. Some of the road is beside water and as I drive I check to see what level the tide is. Views approaching the house are best when the tide's in. Over the crest of the last hill, there's Edwin and Anns little Georgian house perched on the next hill. Cross the estuary on the little old wooden bridge, left into our shared metal drive which runs up the hill. We're at the end, gate No. 719 on the right. The view is stunning!