THE BEAUTY LANDSCAPE

The mountain’s beauty spots (we specifically explore about two dozen) are made of stone and wood and water, but the spots are ‘made’ by us. A few spots once thought beautiful have fallen out of favour, a few places have lately emerged as beautiful, but it seems that our concept and appreciation of beauty is not only long-standing, but remarkably durable.

Beauty spots might also be sub-divided into those that lookout from those that look in.

The mountain has upon its flanks half a dozen well-known waterfalls, another half a dozen famous rocks—not including the spectacular Organ Pipes or the Yellow Cliffs—a disappearing tarn, hidden springs, windswept snowfields, ferny gullies and forested slopes that have for centuries been described as beautiful, and a few have been beautified.

An additional cultural significance is attributable to the mountain at night. It is a place popular for aurora-seekers, but its dark beauty has been significant to indigenous Tasmanians too.

Great Comet of 1901 ‘The comet has been on view throughout the week in the early evening hours. In Hobart, it is seen over the crest of Mount Wellington, just beyond the organ pipes, and is gradually decreasing in brilliants and clearness.’ Mercury Sat 11 May 1901 p5

The Beauty Spots have been captured by artists and in some cases tracks have been built to reach them, and then bench seats and shelters made from which to extend the ease of enjoyment.

HERITAGE VALUES

Beauty Spots exhibit Historic, Indigenous, Aesthetic, Scientific and Social heritage values.