Cataract Gorge - Launceston

After going into town this morning to Farmers markets & bought the best cherries ever !!  $10 kilo

Di &Len dropped us into Cataract gorge

 

Launceston undisputed natural masterpiece is the breathtaking Cataract gorge reserve,
just 15 minute walk from CBD

Definitely has the WOW factor

Early settler William Collins described the beauty of the gorge as
"probably not surpassed in the world" & we're inclined to agree

 

 

 

 

 

South Esk river

 

 

 

Photo's of the gorge in flood in 1929

 

 

 

Peacock with 3 chicks, How cute!!

Lovely wedding happening in Faiy dell

Band stand

 

Piper running out of puff, had been playing for while.
We could hear him on the otherside of the gorge & took us about 15 minutes to walk over

Original Tea rooms

 

 

Suspension bridge

 

 

Basin Chairlift - world famous 308 metre central span traverses the huge, naturally formed basin.
The gentle, yet awe-inspiring ride provides stunning views of the river, majestic dolerite cliffs & Gorge's beautiful gardens

 

 

 

Pool, tested the water a touch chilly!!!

Inclinator !!! Went for a ride to the top

Going Up !!!

View from the inclinator

Love that sun shade JANO !!!

 

Chair lift $12 return for seniors!!!

 

Riding high above the gorge