“if yer grandad was a convict …

… clap your hands.”

Olde traditional Tasmanian song

My first visit to Tasmania.

From Melbourne I flew straight to Hobart in Tasmania. Historical evidence of the convict era is everywhere. Tourism is flourishing.

We drove up to Launceston (67,000) for a 1-day gymnastics clinic. My host, UK expat John Hargreaves, took me out for traditional fish and chips, the local brew, then a walking tour of town up into impressive Cataract Gorge. This is the principle tourist attraction in town and ideal for walkers such as John and myself.

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trip report on Cataract Gorge

Next travelogue on this trip >> Brisbane, Australia

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