Launceston

City Park in Launceston is home to a troupe of Japanese Macaque (monkeys) which are free to visit. We enjoyed watching them as they chased each other around at a great rate of knots, picked at each other’s fur looking for fleas(?), there was also several mothers and babies which were so cute and human like in so many ways.

Saturdays are market days here in Launceston, so along we went. This was very much a fresh produce market, lots of fruit, vegetables, mushrooms in all shapes and sizes, coffee, seafood, cakes, breads and ice-cream. We restocked our berry supplies and apple pile, then treated ourselves to hot coffee, ice-cream, gluten-free brownie (as suited to each of us).

So many varieties of heritage apples grown here.

Launceston is blessed to have Cataract Gorge right in the centre of the city. It is absolutely stunning and so accessible. We wandered across the causeway and up to the various walkways. Unfortunately, the suspension bridge is undergoing major renovations and is closed. The view and walks were very different to what we have seen but beautiful. We saw many peahens and chicks in the park, Mia was disappointed not to see a peacock doing his display.

And of course, time and place for a bit of silliness

After lunch we headed to the Queen Victoria Museum. They are currently hosting a Questacon display, which had lots of hands-on science. Lots of fun!