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STORMPLANET - Tasmanian Wilderness Photography
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 Badger
Head
February 22nd 2006
Badger Head can be found in the
Narawntapu National Park. It was originally named the Asbestos Range
National Park because of the copper, asbestos, iron and gold that was
mined around the edges of the mountain range in the early 1800 to
1830’s, forcing the Norroundboo people off their land. Farming also
occurred on the western side of the range such as in the historic
property ‘Springlawn’ which was eventually purchased by the government
in 1974. Today this farm forms the nucleus of the park.
The park is located in the centre of the north coast, covering the
coastal area from Port Sorell to the mouth of the Tamar River and
because of its unique coastal heathlands, its importance as a habitat
for native animals and its recreational value, Asbestos Range was
declared a national park in 1976. It wasn’t until May 1999, that the
park reverted to an Aboriginal name ‘Narawntapu’, which was the
Aboriginal name for the Badger Head and West Head area within the park.
Narawntapu National Park is rich in both Aboriginal and European
heritage, offering a unique view of the original inhabitants,
particularly those of the Northern Midlands Tribe who adapted their
lives to utilise the resources of this area and the Europeans who were
to force them off their land. Many Aboriginals were taken to camps on
Flinders Island, where death and disease was all too common.
The scenery on the coastal leg of this walk is daunting, but it's hard
on your feet and legs as it's a long rock scramble that takes over 4
hours to Bakers Beach over sharp, jagged and potentially dangerous
rocks, with some cliff climbs and descents required. The coastal version
along the water's edge should only be attempted at low tide in low seas,
and be sure to have good boots, water and be quite fit.
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