Last day in Launceston Part 1

Our last full day in Launceston began with a leisurely breakfast. Julie introduced us to steel cut oats which we had never heard of.   She cooks them up as you do for rolled oats, and eats them for breakfast.

We worked out some plans for the day, and  then set off.  Seaport was our first call, where the south and north Esk rivers meet to become the Tamar.   From the new bridge there , we could see the newly opened Silo Hotel.

On to Cararact Gorge.....a little  info from the website

Launceston Cataract Gorge & First Basin 

Launceston's own piece of wilderness just 15 minutes walk from the city centre. 

Here you'll find walking and hiking trails, the world's longest single span chairlift, swimming pool, 

restaurant, kiosk, cafe peacocks and wildlife, beautiful gardens, suspension bridge, inclinator

for easy access, Interpretation Centre and panoramic lookouts with spectacular views.

We rode the chairlift , the longest single span.
The weather was quite cold, and the wind especially so, but we enjoyed the ride across to other side.   The chairlift goes through a bank of rhododendrons , which would be magnificent when they are in flower .