Pronounced as in hyena, it’s main purpose is a hydrodam – the highest in Tasmania. Population of 127 who presumably like trout fishing. Could be a title of a new book “Trout fishing in Miena”.
Angus cattle came here, well a massive herd of 8, in 1824. And the farm is still going, hopefully having added to the gene pool.
The word highest is the clue that today was mainly up. Felt like being back in Lanarkshire. Hamilton, Bothwell, River Clyde. Bothwell lays claim to the oldest golf course in Australia – around 1860. Which presumbably means it’s 499 residents like playing golf (the first recorded game of golf was in Sydney in 1839 but why spoil a good story?). Though it does make you wonder about settlers and priorties. “Have you packed the essentials for the 6month crossing? Yes of course, the clubs are in.”
Open, rock strewn, pasture land. Into fresh smelling woods and then scrub. The Central Highlands are sparsely populated and delightful.
Tomorrow Queenstown No 1 via the middle of Tasmania.
Travelling reflections 