BURNIE CRUISE SHIP ARRIVES
TASMANIA
Who would want to live anywhere else? It is never too hot in the summer on the north west coast where I live, just west of Devonport shown on the map. Why were we left off the map?
It is never too cold in the winter. Today it is 22 degrees C and elsewhere in the state it is probably 25. However, a mild summer breeze is blowing this afternoon.
Today, the city of Burnie, pop 21,000 is much quieter than yesterday. There was a beautiful cruise ship called 'Silver Whisper' in the port and the passengers disembarked to see some of the sights. It costs about $1,000 per day per passenger to sail on some of these cruise ships. When these ships dock many passengers travel on a day trip to Cradle Mountain in the centre of the state. The views from the outlying peaks are fantastic and nestled below is Dove Lake and a few buildings. However, in one day they will be limited to the length of the walks they can take. There are waterfalls to see near Burnie, Table Cape jutting out into Bass Strait from Wynyard about 15 minutes away.
Other passengers stay in the town to do some shopping or gain their land legs before boarding to sail away once again.
We hope they enjoyed their stay.
Thursday 31 January 2008
On the right is beautiful Lake Burbury inland from Burnie.
The reflections are magnificent.
It is within an easy drive of Burnie and the countryside is great.
This spectacular waterfall
is situated on a farm nearby
about 10 km from Burnie.
COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF - OR SEARCH THE CITY WEBSITE
website: http://www.burnie.net/
