Falmouth, East Coast, Tasmania

It was not a good day for photography - cool and grey, but fortunately little or no wind. I decided to call in to see what Falmouth had to offer when I spotted the place name on my road map as I navigated across to the East Coast from Launceston. You see, Falmouth in Cornwall is more or less the ancestoral home for my family (the Thomas's), hence the interest.

As it turned out, Falmouth is a pretty little coastal village. It seems to be mainly upmarket holiday shacks and attractive retirement homes perched on a litte rise near the mouth of the Henderson Lagoon. (I understand the lagoon was named after an early settler, (1829), Captain John Henderson).

The village of Falmouth is about 202 km south east of Launceston and 242 km north east of Hobart. Try this link for a satellite pic and map with thanks to Googlemaps.com.

There are excellent views along the coast-line. I understand the town's premier attraction is 'the blowhole', however there wouldn't have been much action on the day I visited. The sea was like a mill-pond.

By all accounts the fishing is pretty good. Boats can be launched here to access the lobster and flathead fishing grounds in the area. Local advice should be sought before attempting this because the barway can be hazardous. A beautiful scenic location that I hope to return to one day soon with Dianne.

Cheers
Nifty Nev