Virginia Gordon: Love seeing the lobster pots and the working boats on the Henry Jones side of the piers, Christmas finds a couple of pinetrees with lights on deck+one boats with kangaroos+Santa disappearing
Virginia Gordon: The semaphore station and signal mast on the edge of the gardens once signalled boats entering the harbour and via a series of stations sent messages to Port Arthur.
Virginia Gordon: One of my favourite independent bookshops - jampacked with specialist books and all current fiction, great cards, specialist magazines, Tasmania info. Knowledgable+helpful.
Virginia Gordon: Some lovely handmade bags by Sashiko Design. Every piece designed by Kiyoma Reid who is at the stall, with fabrics made in Japan. Kimono materials with distinct style. www.sashikodesign.com
Virginia Gordon: We have an annual meal here time to enjoy the Sydney-Hobart yachts arriving so you can see them alongside whilst dining. Beautiful food, really interesting menu,excellent service, understatedly classy