George Town, a town of historical importance.
With only the settlements of Sydney (1798) and Hobart (1803) being older, George Town now stands as Australia’s oldest town since the others have ascended to city status.
The Watch House
George Town Model Village.
Using the plan laid down by Governor Macquarie after his visit in 1811, George Town quickly grew into a regional centre with many modern amenities of a Georgian town. The model village recreates this era in amazing detail and it brilliantly portrays the daily life of early George Town.
PS. Thanks to June from the Watch House who allow us to camp on her block of land in town.
Note the tiny vegetable garden.
Wash day.
Low Head Pilot Station
Low Head Pilot Station is the oldest group of pilot buildings in Australia. It is the second oldest pilot service (after Sydney) and was the first pilot station to operate in Australia. The pilot service dates from 1805, with the appointment of William House as Harbour Master at Port Dalrymple, and the first building on the site was probably in 1806. The pilot service still operates from this site today.
Part of the maritime museum display.
Chanel marker Buoy.
The old wharf.
How is this for a great camp site.
From Tamer river heads looking south.
Tamer River Heads and lighthouse.
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