Distance travelled: 65.7km
Sore butts: 2
Aussie wildlife sightings: 5.
Live Aussie wildlife sightings: 0

Set off a bit later than we usually would to avoid the peak hour traffic (or that’s our excuse). Headed north following the West Bank of the Tamar Rover. There aren’t a lot of side roads here and those that there are ,are generally very steep as they Veer away from the river- so we stuck to the main road.

About 10k out of the city we did manage to follow a tiny side road that wound its way along the waters edge through tiny little fishing towns. Absolutely beautiful!

We certainly experienced all the elements today- being close to the river big squalls rolled in regularly bringing hail, rain and huge winds- then they’d clear as quickly as they started leaving bright sunshine. Our wet weather gear certainly got a work out, as did we.

While traffic heading out of Launceston was heavy but the highway had a good shoulder and people gave us plenty of room HOWEVER this changed as we got further north and began to share the roads with the logging truckS- who were merciless. Something we’ll need to get used to over the next couple of days as we head through the mountains.

Stopped in at Georgetown for a bowl of salty hot chips (nothing like salt, fat and carbs after a long rode) and the makings of an omelette before heading up the road to our caravan park. Now nestled into our cabin with heating cranked up hoping David feels the need to cook dinner before I do- but from the sound off the snores- unlikely!