Still Tazzie....Launceston to Richmond

Sweet.....after leaving Launceston our first stop was a raspberry farm for an early coffee and Cream Tea. Then onto a cheese factory where we tried all the different cheeses that were available (but didn't buy anything....)

A long drive to Cradle Mountain (stopping in Sheffield - another original name - along the way) then followed. We were lucky to get some dorm accommodation close the Cradle Mountain and did the Dove Lake Walk late in the day. This gives you superb views of the neighbouring Cradle Mountain - bit of a shame that it was cloudy but apparently it is 9 days out of 10 anyway.

The night was rounded off with a log fire in the cabin kitchen and being scared by possibly the worlds largest possums late into the night.

The next morning saw us moving back on towards Launceston via Mole Creek. Straight onto Campbell Town which has bricks laid into the pavement detailing the names, date of arrival, crimes and arrival ships for all of the convicts. Didn't recognise any of the names but the sentences did seem a little harsh!!

Our journey continued through Ross, Oaklands and by Lake Dulverton (not really a lake anymore - it dried up...) and Coalbrooke which has a church designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin - famous for helping to design the current Houses of Parliament, London.

Another winery stop worthy of a mention - Pooley Wines (http://www.pooleywines.com.au/). The cellar door is still run by Margaret who showed us great hospitality and sold us a nice bottle of Pinot Noir. Quite amazing as she is 92 years old!!!

We then completed our drive to Richmond and as it was the eve of Dean's birthday treated ourselves to a nice cottage with spa bath. We finished the night off with a DVD - "Wolf Creek" which is loosely based on some Australian Outback murders......