THRA | Excursions
From time to time the Association conducts excursions to places of historical interest. Usually there are several such events each year: a major weekend excursion and one or more day or part day trips.

Upcoming Excursions

THRA's first excursion for 2012 will be to Tasman Bay and North Bay on the Forestier Peninsula. We will meet at Bangor at 10am for a four hour tour to these bays which were the first visited by European navigators in Tasmania. The excursion will include a walk of approximately 6-7 kilometres. There is a limit of 20 participants and a cost of $20 per person. Please contact Ian Terry on 6234 9979 or at ianterry@netspace.net.au. This excurrsion is now full.


Past Excursions

A Tour of Markree 5 August 2011 

Markree is a 1920s residence bequeathed to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery by railway engineer Henry Baldwin. After two years of research and planning Markree will open as a house museum in May 2011. Join project manager Anthony Curtis on a tour of the house and gardens to hear about Mr Baldwin's extraordinary life and bequest, and how he has approached establishing the museum. The excursion will be held on Friday August 5. Numbers will be be restricted to 20 and a small donation would be appreciated. For bookings contact Ian Terry (tel: 6234 9979, email: ianterry@netspace.net.au)

Westbury Excursion - Friday 21 October 2011 6pm to Sunday 23rd October 2011 approx. 4pm. Limited to 40 people.

This weekend will be based in Westbury with historians from the Westbury Historical Society and local identities as guides. Visits to the Hagley and Whitemore area on Saturday will be by bus – to St. Mary’s Church, Hagley House, Heazlewood Seeds and stud sheep, Shaws Contracting and thoroughbred horses and Montrose Books. Sunday will be a 1 ½ hours morning walking tour of Westbury, a visit to St. Andrews Church and Ellen Nora Payne’s woodcarvings and to Culzean, and more! Further details later.

The two evening meals will be at Fitzpatrick’s Inn, with local guest speakers. Cost per person $150 max. Approx. includes Friday and Saturday evening meals (buy own drinks), morning teas, lunches, bus travel and admission to all properties etc. Payment date will be advised later.

Pugin Churches in Oatlands, Colebrook and Richmond 12 February 2011

On Saturday 12 February Brian Andrews lead an excursion to three Pugin Churches in Oatlands, Colebrook and Richmond and gave a fascinating account of the theory and design of Pugin architecture.
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THRA Chudleigh Valley Excursion 5 to 7 March 2010 

This weekend highlighted the diverse range of historic features and old skills of the valley.
Landmarks visited included Native Hut Corner, The Den, the Nine Foot, the Alum Cliffs, Wet Cave Reserve, the fortified barn complex at Old Wesleydale, and more.

Excursions in 2008 have been to follow the Jordan River on March 15-16 and June 15. An afternoon tea at Summerhome in Moonah on October 12. There were also two excursions to Anglesea Barracks.

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Woodsdale, Stonehenge and beyond

On Sunday 4 October, 2009 THRA held an excursion to Woodsdale and Stonehenge.

Runnymede, New Town

A rare nineteenth-century whaling family’s home named after Captain Charles Bayley’s favourite ship, Runnymede was the home of members of the family for more than a hundred years. The house contains rich collections of material related to the whaling and maritime interests of the family as well as artworks and family possessions of the previous owner Francis Nixon, Tasmania’s first Anglican Bishop. Runnymede survives with house, cottage and coach house within extensive gardens. It is owned and operated by the National Trust.

THRA has organised an excursion to Runnymede on Sunday afternoon 28 June. The house is situated in Bay Road, and there is a car park beside the house off Bay Road on the right as you go down the hill. Please meet in the garden at 2 pm, and you’re advised to wear clothing suitable for a historic house in winter, i.e. warm. We will be shown round the house, and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea. Cost $12 per head.

Down the Isis and Elizabeth Rivers

The THRA weekend excursion for 2009 will be following the courses of the Macquarie, Isis and Elizabeth Rivers. It will be based in Campbell Town, and organised by Mary Ramsay (thanks, Mary).

The cost is $90 per person, which covers bus travel (air conditioned) for two days, 1 dinner, 2 lunches, 2 morning teas and 2 afternoon teas, as well as printed notes.

There is adequate accommodation in Campbell Town. The Foxhunters' Return 6381 1602 offers a discount for THRA members, and you can also book at Ivy on Glenelg 6381 1228, the pub 6381 1494, the Gables 6381 1347, or at Ross. You will need to get yourself to and from Campbell Town - the bus is based there.

Excursionists will be sent a detailed itinerary in February 2009.

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