Join City of Clarence’s history officer Alan Townsend,geologist John Davidson, and ecologist Phil Watson, to retrace Charles Darwin’s 1836 exploration of Hobart’s eastern shore, using the young naturalist’s own journal entries as our guide.
Nearly two centuries ago, Darwin wandered these same hills and shorelines, collecting
specimens, observing the island’s unusual geology and plants, and recording his
impressions of the strange colony perched at the edge of the world. On this walk, you’ll
follow in his footsteps along the foreshore and into the remarkable Waverley Flora Park, a rare pocket of native bushland that has remained largely unchanged since Darwin’s visit.
- This is a walking tour, a moderate level of fitness is required. Some parts of the walk are reasonably steep with some uneven terrain through a bushland setting.
- Attendees should bring clothing appropriate for the weather, this should include warm, waterproof clothing and suitable footwear.
- Attendees will need to bring lunch, snacks and water.
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22 Rosny Hill Rd, Rosny Park TAS 7018, Australia
Accessibility
- Fully Wheelchair Accessible
