Wednesday 23rd January. Strahan to Launceston

It was the most beautiful morning in Strahan and we woke early to see the harbour at its best with stunning reflections everywhere. Risby Cove really has been a lovely place to stay and we would love to return. These photos were all taken from our appartment where you see Rosemary standing.

The drive from Strahan via Zeehan, Rosebery and Cradle mountain was wonderful and the weather stayed sunny, warm and clear so we saw it at its best. We stopped for a coffee in Roseberry which was originally a gold mining town but now mines zinc, lead and copper.  It was an interesting little cafe and one of its specialities was the West Coast Kitchen Sink Burger the ingredients of which included egg, bacon, pineapple and beetroot! A very interesting combination.

Toward the end of the drive we took a small detour along the beautiful Tamar Valley which is the largest wine area in Tassie. As you can see the views were wonderful. We had not booked a hotel in Launceston so headed for the local Information Office where a very helpful lady outlined various options and we decided upon the Sebel which is close to the seafront and the restaurants.