Launceston Day 2

Today we accomplished two tourist treks.
In the morning we drove to the Tamar Island Wetlands which is about 7 km north of Launceston. We went to the Interpretation Centre then traversed the 2 kilometres of boardwalk to a swamp paperbark forest, through reeds, over water courses and onto Tamar Island then back again, passing many wetland birds. On the island there had been European settlement in the 1800's. There were many old large European trees including old fruit trees. We spotted a black snake near the end of our walk.
The afternoon was spent at The Launceston Queen Victoria Museum. That was a 10 minute walk away from our cottage. The museum was housed in the old Launceston railway worships and yards. Of course there was an informative display about the Tasmanian tiger.
Well worth a visit. Both attractions were free.Read more