The Sorell drive was interesting as it crosses two quite long causeways over Pitt Water and Orielton Lagoon. In colonial times, the Richmond Bridge was the primary crossing point of the Coal River on the road from Hobart to Sorell, a long way around. It had been decided much earlier that if a crossing at Pitt Water could be made, it would considerably reduce the time to reach Sorell and on to Port Arthur. The engineering was difficult, but with a ready supply of convict labour on hand, the causeway was constructed and finally completed in 1872.
Club Whyndham is a bit of a wildlife haven with Tasmanian Nativehens and the Tasmanian Pademelon Wallaby everywhere. With plenty of food from the many flowering gums, it was also a popular spot for Musk Lorikeets, a bird we do not get in our part of the world. Also lots of Superb Fairy-wrens and a few Scarlet Robins and New Holland Honeyeaters.
The resort also has a farm on site, with chooks, sheep, goats, cows and alpacas. No doubt quite an attraction for families.
