Tamar River - Tasmania

The weather has been extremely warm 35 degrees some days. We have been swimming in creeks in between sight seeing. A visit to the Makers Workshop at Burnie was very interesting. In the 1990's creative paper began for the dole project, exploring paper made by hand, using traditional methods and unique local fibres. Fibres as unique as roo poo, wombat poo, apple pulp, lavender & rainforest leaves.

Creative paper Art.

Life size sculptures.

A fountain in Launceston.

Penny Royal - Launceston. Canons are fired!!

The Captain re enacts a story.

Shipwreck. 

Sarah Island.

Very pretty.

Did you know Launceston is the 3rd eldest city in Australia? Number 1 - Sydney,  Number 2 - Hobart.

Town Hall - Launceston.

One of the oldest Buildings in Launceston's.

The Post Office - Launceston

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A Tamar River cruise was next on our list whilst in Launceston. A lovely relaxing cruise up Cataract Gorge. Kings Bridge is actually two bridges. The first part was made in Scotland and erected in Launceston in 1862 & the second part was copied and made in Launceston in 1903.

King Bridge.

The Wharf - Launceston.

A new five star hotel being built using the old grain silos. 

Cataract Gorge with King Bridge.

The water is low, yet still cascading over the rocks.

Cataract Gorge.

Steve with the gate keepers cottage above.

Cataract Gorge. 

Our ride for the Tamar River Cruise.

Myrtle Creek.

Every one wants to be swimming in the creek today.