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Updated: August 27, 2008
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Footsteps for a pulp mill free future
- Come to the Tamar Valley in September, discover what impacts the proposed pulp mill will have - and how you can make a difference. Photo: Leslie Nicklason
Footsteps for a pulp mill-free future
Momentum is building to stop the pulp mill. Come to the Tamar Valley in September, discover what impacts the proposed mill will have, and how you can make a difference.
This event will take place over three days in September, Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21.
Join us for one, two - or all three days!
Friday 19 September (10am-5pm)
Step into Tasmania’s carbon-rich forests
Meet at 10am at the Launceston Campaign Centre, 174 Charles Street, and join us for a tour and walk through the threatened forests of Mt Arthur, Mt Barrow, Mt Victoria and Ben Lomond.
Learn how these high conservation value forests are helping to combat climate change and find out how you can help protect them from being logged and fed into Gunns’ pulp mill.
You can ride along in the bus, or tag along in your own car. We will be returning to Launceston at 5pm.
Saturday 20 September (10am-5pm)
Step alongside the Tamar Valley community
Beginning at 10am at Gravelly Beach on the banks of the Tamar River, enjoy a leisurely 10km walk - following popular local walking tracks.
Experience the river views and abundant birdlife. Enjoy fresh local produce at stops along the way, and hear the personal stories of Tamar Valley locals fighting to retain their way of life. Finish the day at Marion’s Vineyard where you can sit back, relax and watch the sunset with some fine wine and nibbles.
Sunday 21 September (10am-5pm)
Step up with Peter Cundall
Meet at 10am at Launceston’s picturesque Cataract Gorge. (This is part of the river system from which Gunns plans to take fresh water for the proposed pulp mill.) We will then travel by bus and car along the West Tamar Highway, visiting local attractions such as vineyards, lavender farms and fresh fruit orchards. We will cross the famous Batman Bridge to the East Tamar, and pass by the site of the proposed pulp mill.
At 2pm we We will then drive on to Low Head and the beautiful coastline of northern Tasmania, earmarked as the dispersal zone for the toxic effluent from the pulp mill. Enjoy a barbecue with locally grown produce cooked by local farmers. Hear from Peter Cundall and other locals about their ongoing fight against the pulp mill.
Other information:
- The Tamar Valley is north of Launceston, in Tasmania.
- Travel options: If you are travelling from the mainland, you can either fly into Launceston or bring your car over on the Spirit of Tasmania.
- Transport: You can follow the tour in your own vehicle, or for a small fee you can join us on a bus. There will also be a bus leaving Hobart at 7am on Saturday 20 September, returning the same day at 10pm ($25 return, bookings essential—call 03 6224 1550)
- Time and dates: Friday 19th–Sunday 21st September, 2008. Organised activities from 10am–5pm each day.
- Cost: All events are free, however donations are appreciated. Any food or drink purchases from local businesses are at your own expense.
- Accommodation: There is a range of accommodation options in the Tamar Valley to cater for all needs and budgets.
- What to bring: All weather clothing, hat, sunscreen, water, some food, comfortable walking shoes. It would also be good to have some money in your pocket - you won’t be able to resist enjoying the fine foods and wines of the Tamar Valley.
For a full itinerary and list of accommodation options or to register for any of these events, please call Ruth at our Launceston Campaign Centre on (03) 6331 7488 or email: launceston@wilderness.org.au
Below is a map and driving directions for Day 1 Forest Tour - Friday 19 September.
- If this map doesn't appear - click here
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174 Charles St
Launceston TAS 7250
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| 1. | Head southeast on Charles St toward Frederick St |
0.4 km
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| 2. | Turn left at Balfour St |
0.5 km
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| 3. | Turn right at High St |
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| 4. | Turn left at David St |
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| 5. | Turn right at Tasman Hwy |
59 m
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| 6. | Turn left to stay on Tasman Hwy |
1.6 km
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| 7. | Slight left to stay on Tasman Hwy |
28.5 km
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| 8. | Slight right at Camden Hill Rd |
7.5 km
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Camden Hill Rd
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| 9. | Head northeast on Diddleum Rd |
1.4 km
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| 10. | Turn right to stay on Diddleum Rd |
9.1 km
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| 11. | Slight left at Russells Rd |
2.9 km
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Russells Rd
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| 12. | Head northwest on Russells Rd toward Crowsnest Rd |
2.9 km
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Russells Rd
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| 13. | Head west on Russells Rd toward Ben Ridge Rd |
20 m
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| 14. | Turn left at Ben Ridge Rd |
3.7 km
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Ben Ridge Rd
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| 15. | Head south on Ben Ridge Rd toward Crowsnest Rd |
6.3 km
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Ben Ridge Rd
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| 16. | Head east on Ben Ridge Rd |
6.4 km
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| 17. | Slight left to stay on Ben Ridge Rd |
9.7 km
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Ben Ridge Rd
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| 18. | Head south on Mathinna Plains Rd toward Mt Albert Rd |
4.9 km
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| 19. | Turn left |
2.9 km
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For more information, please contact:
The Wilderness Society Tasmania Inc
130 Davey Street, TAS, 7000 Australia
Phone: (03) 6224 1550 | Fax: (03) 6223 5112
