The next stop on our circumnavigation of Tasmania was Launceston, where we paid a visit to Cataract Gorge along the South Esk River.
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| Cataract Gorge |
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| Alexandra Suspension Bridge at First Basin |
The chairlift that crosses the gorge has a single-span of 308 metres in its total 457 metre length. A world record apparently!
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| South Esk River |
A couple of ducks were soaking up some late spring sunshine.
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| Pacific Black Duck/Mallard hybrid |
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| King's Bridge, Launceston (built in 1864) |
A walk along a track through some beautiful cool temperate rainforest at St Columba Falls State Reserve in the Pyengana Valley, led us to the 90 metre high falls.
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| St Columba Falls |
I squeaked in an inquisitive scrub-wren, that duly scolded us for encroaching on its domain!
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| Tasmanian Scrub-wren |
Some unidentified spring wildflowers we saw along the track close to the waterfall.
Cheers & Happy Birding
