Friday, November 15, 2019

11.14.19 Cataract Gorge and Exploring Launceston

Thursday morning we got a late start - about 11:30 am. I was working and Glenn was blogging.

We headed out and our first stop was Cataract Gorge. Every article I read this was a must see attraction. I agree. It's a wonderful park with easy to hard hiking trails, a suspension bridge, restaurants, and a chair list. Allegedly, this is the longest single strand chair lift in the world. It stretches from one side of the Park to the other.

 
 
After the Gorge, we headed to Penny Royal Wine Bar for lunch. I read good reviews. i was not prepared for everything this little area had to offer: Cliff Walk, Zip Line, Dark Ride, Rock Climbing, and Ghost Island. It was exactly the type of place you'd see on the main strip in Gatlinburg. Lunch was really good so it was worth the stop.
 
We dropped the car back at the apartment and headed into town. First stop was the Town Clock for some quick pictures. Then off to Boags Brewery - the main brewery in town. The best thing I had there was the gin tasting.
 
 
We headed up the street to a pub that advertised a beer garden. After walking through a very smoky keno lounge, we had the beer garden all to ourselves. Definitely a place to visit at night... only.

 
Our search for interesting beers continued to George Street - the main street through town. We had a great experience at Alchemy. The bartender was friendly. The place was clean and the gin and beers were very good. We decided to try Chinese for dinner. That also was very good. We headed back to the hotel to enjoy some Tasmanian Rose wine we bought.  


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