Woolnorth Tours. A Tour That Exceeded Our Expectations

 I had no problem in finding our meeting point ‘Bluff Point Wind Farm Gate’ in Woolnorth, clear easy directions to follow with the provided link sent to me via email from Laura to follow. We arrived in ample time, enough to read the information and history about Woolnorth posted inside their ‘rotunda’ shaped shelter where there is a sign posted ‘Woolnorth Tours’ on the building – just walk around it, there is an opening there for you to enter.

 

I strongly suggest to bring fly repellent with you or there may be a good chance you’ll be swallowing quite a few flies if not quick enough to shoo them away. Laura, our tour guide, arrived punctually at 11.30am (tour started at 11.30am to 1.30pm) with her cute little companion Henry, introduced herself to the group and explained that she has been conducting Woolnorth tours a little over ten years. 

We hopped onto the bus and Laura started on her commentary right away – the wealth of information and knowledge she had was impressive, she was able to answer all sorts of questions. What amazed me on the tour, was the experience of being pretty close to the wind turbines (they are massive), propelled by the ‘Great Southern Ocean’ westerly winds – very impressive indeed! 

Then we were driven passed Australia’s largest dairy farm and stopped at this massive shed where farmers once sheared their sheep – Laura explained the process thoroughly, that you could imagine how it was back then. This stop was also our toilet break. 

They use the shed as a function place now, in fact, the people there were preparing for a wedding that was going to take place that day. Laura left the best for last ‘Cape Grim’ – an amazing beauty that words or photos do not justify, it’s more of a visual. 

'The Doughboys' islands are not too far from Cape Grim… and are just as impressive, as Laura described one looking like an elephant. I do love the land covered with native grass – so much beauty at Woolnorth. 

Laura also shared with us the history of what had happened in Cape Grim in the early 1800s, known as the ‘Cape Grim Massacre’ of the fate of Aboriginal Tasmanians – very sad. We also had the privilege of breathing in the cleanest air. 

Don’t take this lightly, because it is legit… Laura explained that scientists actually monitor and take samples of air for testing. Laura oozed with passion in this tour, that showed through the wealth of knowledge in both modern and history, that she shared with us of Woolnorth. 

Having stated all that, I believe there is room for improvement, if I may make a suggestion? When we had a stop at the shearer shed, there should have been light refreshments available, even if you have to increase on the tour price to cover costs and extend the duration of the tour to perhaps a half an hour to include the break. 

Very organised tour that exceeded our expectations and worth $66 pp. It is the only way to gain public access to these magnificent sites. Highly recommend this tour when visiting Tasmania or a resident of Tasmania. 

Thank you Laura for an amazing and informative day.

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