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Fern Tree is the extremely popular hill station of Hobart. Hobart is the capital
of Tasmania, Australia's island state. Fern Tree is located below the splendid
Mount Wellington. The place has many places of historical importance and beautiful
landscapes with a very pleasant climate. All this makes the place one of the major
tourist attractions of Australia. While at Fern Tree, one must not miss out on
the following sites:
St. Raphaels Church
Tourists visit Fern Tree to see the famous Church of St Raphael. This extremely
popular church was built by Charles and William Will ham. This exceptionally
celebrated church was constructed in the period between 1892 to 1893. The church
is very well conserved and has been able to survive the danger of bushfires
over the ages.
Waterworks Scheme
In the year 1861 the first phase of a new Hobart water supply scheme was completed.
The main aim of this water scheme was to take water from Fork Creek and Browns
River to the Waterworks situated below Ridgeway. It has very beautiful stonework
with a wide range of spillways and towers. This splendid artwork has been beautifully
preserved and the visitors can enjoy this magnificent artwork while walking
along the Pipeline Track.
Fern Tree is also popular for its walking tracks. From Hobart the walkers can
use the tracks from the Fern Tree Bower, St Raphaels church or Fern Glade.
Getting There
If you are visiting Fern Tree from Hobart by car, it is better to take the
Davey Street and continue driving till it becomes the Huon Road. Fern Tree is
about 11 kilometers distance from this place.
One can also use the Metro bus numbered 48 or 49 from Franklin Square in the
Central Business District to reach Fern Tree.
Fern Tree and its vicinity have always been a major entertaining area not only
for the residents of Hobart but also for the visitors.
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