Musk Hut
The Musk Hut was one of the more ornate huts. It was built in 1908, and in the later stages somewhat resembled a Swiss chalet. Young men enjoyed participating in chopping contests here. One of the members, Sgt. W. O. Read More …
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Cascade Tea Gardens
The Cascade Tea Gardens still exist today as Cascade Gardens in South Hobart. In December 1908 there was this report in the papers: “Mr. Sayer has effected great improvements at the Cascades Tea Gardens. The electric light has been installed Read More …
Myrtle and Grasstree Huts
There were two Myrtle Huts on Mt Wellington, and the one we are talking about here is the one situated on the Hobart Rivulet. It was built a short distance above the Grasstree Hut, by some of the same builders. Read More …
Fairy Gorge
The Fairy Gorge tea garden was situated in Strickland Avenue, just off today’s Lawley Crescent. A newspaper advertisement from 1939 described it: “Visitors to Fairy Gorge. Beware of the Robot—he is harmless. As you approach he will lift his hat Read More …
Ridgeway
The Ridgeway Tea Gardens were run by the Tagg family. A newspaper article in 1931 described it: “Hobart people and tourists should not fail to visit the Homestead at Ridgeway—it is an ideal spot unsurpassed for scenic beauty, incomparable for Read More …
Historic Exhibition Gardens
The Historic Exhibition Gardens were built in the early 1930’s at the Springs. These extensive gardens were once a showcase of Tasmanian flora which was much loved and visited by locals and tourists alike. The gardens were originally built at Read More …
Fern Tree Hotel
The Fern Tree Inn and the later Fern Tree Hotel had an interesting history, including many different licensees and strawberry feasts. It was often also instrumental in assisting with emergencies on the mountain. Full information on the history of the Read More …
St. Raphael’s Church
St. Raphael’s Church was built at Fern Tree in the 1890’s. Regular strawberry feasts were held from 1892 to raise funds for the building and maintenance of this picturesque church. The photo at the top of the page is a Read More …
Silver Falls
Silver Falls is a very short and easy walk from the Fern Tree Bower. The falls were described in 1899 as a “graceful cascade, in the midst of the most vivid greenery”. Today the falls are still extremely lovely and Read More …
Fern Tree Bower
Fern Tree Bower was a highly popular destination for tourists due a combination of beauty and ease of access from the city. Download our document on the Bower here.