Design Centre of Tasmania
by xuessium
Folks who love carpentry and design, this is your Mecca.
I dropped in to take a quick look around, since it was just next to City Park and entry is free.
It is not that big a place but what it can house, the showroom certainly houses a good collection of wood carved design, from photo frames, tables and chairs to salt and pepper shakers.
Not a place I would bring kids to, less they break something, but worth a look if you are furniture hunting or nurse a genuine interest in designs.
Opening Hours:
9:30 - 5:30, Monday – Saturday
10:00 - 4:00, Sunday
Scottsdale Eco Centre
by Kate-Me
This is the Scottsdale Eco Centre, cutting edge design & innovation (though it wasn't quite as exciting inside as what I'd read).
Basically it's like a square building built on an upper level within this kind of round building and it incorporates Forestry Tasmania's new offices, along with forest interpretive centre, mini inside vegetation/forest walk and cafe & souvenir shop. The Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre is also inside. Open 7 days, 9.30 am - 5 pm
I mainly give this tip because it's quite strange to see it as you drive towards it, worth seeing for that, (and I didn't find many other interesting places worth making a little stop at to break the 4-5 hour journey between Launceston and St Helens)
Launceston
by Josilver
"Launceston"
Launceston is a beautiful little city in northern Tasmania, it is located at the head of the Esk river in the Tamar Valley and is one of the oldest citues in Australia. It was settled by Europeans in March 1806.
It is nicknamed Lonnie by the locals and is pronounced Lonceston. It is famous for its historical buildings, beautiful parks, restaurants and cafes serving local fresh food and many outdoor activies.
Some of the highlights of Launcestion are Cataract Gorge, Boages Brewery andThe Timber Design Center
Cataract gorge
Methodist Church
Longest single chairlift span.
Bridge Girls
