Iluka Holiday Centre in Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia | Camp site

Iluka Holiday Centre

Locality: Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6257 0115

Address: Reserve Rd 7215 Coles Bay, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.ilukaholidaycentre.com.au

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24.01.2022 Tasmanian borders are open, and we look forward to welcoming our interstate visitors back again. Make sure you travel to the stunning East Coast of Tassie & Coles Bay. We will look forward to welcoming you, at Big4IlukaonFreycinet Tourism Tasmania Discover Tasmania #comedownforair... https://www.youtube.com/embed/cUCC02_P5eY

22.01.2022 Autumn fun with fungi The moist autumn weather is perfect for spotting fungi of all shapes, colours and sizes in leaf litter, on tree trunks and on the unders...ide of fallen logs in damp, dark corners across Tassie! Our staff are keen fungi spotters and here’s a selection of images from the field for your enjoyment. We thank our colleague, ecologist Micah Visoiu from the Natural and Cultural Heritage Division for identifying some of the species in the photos. Spotting fungi is a fun, family-friendly way to enjoy our parks and reserves. Take a torch and a small mirror so you can look underneath to help identify the fungi and remember to tread lightly and minimise your impact on our delicate forest environments.

21.01.2022 Tasmania Parks and Wildlife staff prepare for bushfire season Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) is responsible for more than 50 per cent of the state’s ...land area and preparations for this year’s fire season are now well advanced. A number of critical asset protection burns continue to be completed as part of the statewide Fuel Reduction Program. In addition to planned burns, staff are completing pre-season checks of equipment and training. For the full story please head to www.parks.tas.gov.au//pws-staff-prepare-for-bushfire-season We suggest you check our alerts page for any relevant closures or safety information when planning a visit to a park or reserve we manage www.parks.tas.gov.au/alerts Tasmania Fire Service Sustainable Timber Tasmania

17.01.2022 People don’t take trips, trips take people. ~ John Steinbeck Here are some pretty exciting destinations for us all to discover! Early mornings at Tessell...ated Pavement as the galactic core of the Milky Way slowly rises into the sky are a sight you will never forget, it is always an unforgettable experience to see a ‘Sun Halo’ right above you, all visitors remember it’s a once in a lifetime view of Frenchmans Cap from Sarah Island in Macquarie Harbour on Tassie’s wild west coast, watching a Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo munching on a Banksia near Cloudy Bay on Bruny Island is something to tell your friends about, it’s a one and only seascape at Trail Harbour AND we show you the best ever sunrise EVER overlooking the sea fog from the summit of Bishop & Clerk on Maria Island. The Cape Raoul track is definitely one to put on your bucket list, Tuganini Lookout at The Neck is so worth the climb of 238 stairs to the top, a village of distinctive red and white convict built cottages combined with beautiful beaches is what Low Head has to offer, COVID has given us all a great opportunity to discover and rediscover local places that are sometimes overlooked AND we share the ‘Arcadia Aura’ the boat that takes tourists on a cruise from Corinna to the Pieman Heads and back in western Tasmania. Oh and did we mention the crystal clear waters of Wineglass Bay looking towards the iconic Hazard mountain range simply leaves you speechless AND a cute little side stroll to Lake Will for lunch or morning tea is worth it with stunning views across to Barn Bluff as you start Day 2 on the Overland Track. We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world

16.01.2022 There's something about a lighthouse that evokes a sense of reflection... #eastcoasttasmania #eastcoastshines #tasmania #discovertasmania #roadtrip #lighthouse ...#capetourville #eddystonepoint #beautifuldestinations #tasmania #tassie #nationalparks #holidayherethisyear #trustbroadhorizonstravel #wewillgetyouthere #seeaustralia #australia #coast #ocean #photography #trip #holiday #getaway #beach #paradise #adventure #travel #goplayoutside #letsgosomewhere #TassieStyle See more

11.01.2022 Wildlife encounters Tasmanian wildlife is distinctive and unique. As an island, our isolation provides a home for many creatures that no longer survive beyond ...our shores. One of the important roles of national parks and reserves is to continue to provide a home for our native and endemic wildlife, and our threatened and vulnerable species. It is not uncommon to encounter wildlife in places frequently visited, such as walking tracks and carparks. By keeping a respectable distance from native animals and resisting the temptation to touch, get too close or feed them, visitors can help ensure they continue to behave naturally in their habitat.

08.01.2022 This is an awesome free creative activity for young & old

08.01.2022 On This Day 4th February (1983) The ‘No Dams’ rally in Hobart the biggest political rally ever staged in Tasmania. 38 years ago today the fight to save th...e Franklin River being dammed by the Hydro Electric Commission was brought to the streets of Hobart. The struggle was long, hard fought and bitterly divisive to the Tasmanian community. Three years earlier, in June 1980, 10000 people had turned out in Hobart to protest at the proposed building of the dam, in what was then the largest rally ever staged in Tasmania three times greater than any previously held. On 4th February 1983 that record was shattered as Hobart was brought to a halt. Led by a 10 metre long platypus and accompanied by Dr Bob Brown, a crowd of 20000 people marched through Hobart’s streets to Franklin Square. At one stage the march covered over 2 kilometres and when it reached the square its sized paralysed bus services and the city. In the lead up to this historic ‘No Dams’ rally the Federal Government under Malcolm Fraser had offered the Tasmanian Robin Gray government $500 million (half a billion) to stop the Franklin Dam which was rejected. At the same time the anti-dam campaigns are ramping up with people like Bob Brown, David Bellamy and Dick Smith speaking out nationally. The iconic No Dams triangle sticker is printed. On 14th December 1982 three major events happened: 1. The Democrats’ World Heritage Protection Bill passes the Australian Senate, giving the Governor General the power to issue proclamations for particular places. 2. The World Heritage Commission accepts the nomination of the South West for heritage listing. 3. The start of the blockade of the dam site at Warners Landing on the Gordon River, drawing an estimated 2,500 people from Tasmania, interstate and overseas. In January 1983; around fifty people arrive at the blockade each day. The state government makes things difficult for the protesters, passing several laws and enforcing special bail conditions for those arrested. Bulldozers arrive at the dam site. A total of 1,217 arrests are made, including David Bellamy, Claudio Alcorso, Andrew Lohrey, and Bob Brown, many simply for being present at the blockade. On 2nd March 1983; publication of an iconic photograph, Morning Mist, Rock Island Bend, Franklin River by Peter Dombrovskis accompanied by the caption Could you vote for a party that would destroy this? backed by The Wilderness Society. On 5th March 1983, the Australian Labor Party under Bob Hawke wins the federal election. Hawke’s government first passes regulations under the existing National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975, and then passes the World Heritage Properties Conservation Act 1983, which prohibits Franklin River dam-related clearing, excavation and building activities that had been authorised by Tasmanian state legislation. The Tasmanian government ignores both the federal regulations and legislation and HEC continues to work on the dam! On 31st May 1983, the issue is brought before the High Court, Commonwealth v Tasmania. The government of Tasmania claims that as the right to legislate for the environment was not named in the Constitution, and was thus a residual power held by the states, that the World Heritage Properties Conservation Act 1983 was unconstitutional. The federal government, however, claimed that they had the right to do so, under the ‘external affairs’ provision of the Constitution as, by passing legislation blocking the dam’s construction, they were fulfilling their responsibilities under an international treaty (the UNESCO Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, Australia having signed and ratified that convention and the Franklin River having been listed on it). The Commonwealth government also argued that the federal legislation was supported by the constitutional powers of a federal government to pass laws about corporations and about the people of any race (in this case the aboriginal race, whose sacred caves along the Franklin would have been inundated). Then a historic day, on 1st July 1983, in a landmark decision, the High Court on circuit in Brisbane rules in the federal government’s favour by a vote of 4 (Judges Mason, Murphy, Brennan and Deane) to 3 (justices Wilson and Dawson with Chief Justice Gibbs). This ruling gave the federal government the power to legislate on any issue if necessary to enforce an international treaty and has been the subject of controversy ever since. The High Court ruling finally ends the Franklin dam’s construction. The Franklin River can continue to run free!

08.01.2022 Looking for something to do on Tassie's East Coast? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through, there's always loads happening. Check out our Events Calendar... you got this. Ready, set, go! Photo credit: PuddleHub

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07.01.2022 'Nice to nose you' Check out 'Honker the echidna' searching for an afternoon snack of ants at Guilford in north-west Tasmania Echidnas are 30 cm to 45 c...m in length and weigh between 2 kg and 5 kg with Tasmanian animals being larger than their Australian mainland counterparts. The body, with the exception of the underside, face and legs, is covered with cream coloured spines. These spines, which reach 50 mm in length, are in fact modified hairs. The echidna is shy and moves slowly and carefully but can usually be observed by simply staying still and not making a noise... your patience will be rewarded. The echidna is common and widespread. They are less affected by the clearing of land as much as many other native animals as they can live anywhere that there is a supply of ants. Surprisingly, echidnas are also good swimmers, paddling about with only their snout and a few spines showing above the water. They have even been known to swim amongst the waves in the ocean! Thanks to Barry Polden for sharing his beautiful encounter with 'Honker'. You can also follow Barry via instagram www.instagram.com/theotherwayhome We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world

01.01.2022 Farm gates on the East Coast are about as diverse as you can imagine. The mild East Coast climate, clean ocean and fertile soils create an environment where Tas...mania’s world-famous produce is grown in abundance from fresh fruits and award-winning cheeses to premium seafood. @advanturingwithleniandmurph Pyengana Dairy Company #eastcoasttasmania #tasmania #autumn #eastcoastshines #eastcoastwinetrail #wine #cheese #produce #paddocktoplate #freshisbest #farmtofork #pyengana #pyenganadairy #greateasterndrive #discovertasmania #holidayherethisyear #seeaustralia #australia #roadtrip #holiday #adventure #travel #lonelyplanet #tassie #landscape