Historical Kelly Basin
The West Coast is where my blogging began over six years ago. Check out my first blog here . We ventured back to Queenstown for the long weekend and decided to go on a bush walk and explore the historical town of East Pillinger. With lush rainforests, rugged mountains and stories from Tasmania’s past hidden amongst the West Coast wilderness, I was excited to begin the Kelly Basin Track, one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks. The drive down to the start of the walk set the scene for what was to come. Parks and Wildlife have kept this road well maintained. The road was framed by fern covered cut out banks allowing just enough room to fit the car through. We arrived at the start of the walk eager to see what this track had to offer. Looking at the information board, I was intrigued by the combination of history and wilderness. There is something fascinating about walking through an environment that has reclaimed a place once bustling with life. The track began beneath ...