A bit of history below of the Power Station that was, it's now used as a museum.
There are many walks to be done there.
The Duck Reach Power Station was built by the Launceston Municipal Council and generated hydro-electricity almost continuously for 60 years - from 1895 to 1955. It was the first publicly owned hydro-electric power station in Australia and one of the earliest in the world.
At its peak the station had a capacity of 2,600 horsepower and could produce two megawatts of electricity, enough to light 1,200 homes in Launceston. In the 1920's, Duck Reach powered unprecedented industrial development in Launceston and set the model for the later hydro-industrialisation of Tasmania.
The new vehicle is similar to the old one but a 2019 model. We have to get as close to 3,000klm before we set sail later next month so the vehicle can have it's first service. We had had the old one for 4-1/2 years, it was time to trade it in whilst we could get a good trade-in price.
One can walk down the steep path over the swinging bridge to the power station, we didn't.
The photos below are a view of part of the Gorge which goes a fair distance to the Cataract Gorge.
Testing the phone camera.
I spent a very pleasant afternoon at Cataract Gorge and would love to return.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely place up there with lots of birds. I'm pleased you enjoyed.
DeleteMagnifica serie de imagenes, amiga
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteVeo que lo tenías todo punto para disfrutar de un hermoso viaje. Las imágenes que has captado son muy bellas.
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Thank you. All set for travelling.
DeleteThe phone camera does a great job. I am not going to admit how long we keep our cars for (suffice it to say the last one could vote).
ReplyDeleteRather pleased with the phone camera, though much the same as my the phone before. Good for snaps.
DeleteOh well, once we used to keep our cars for longer than 4 years :) doesn't matter as long as the vehicle gets you from point A to point B.
Ein interessanter Weg über die Hängebrücke zum Kraftwerk. Die Bilder der Handy-Kamera sind gut. Wünsche immer gute Fahrt mit dem neuen Auto.
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Thank you Noke.
DeleteThe phone camera is much the same as the last phone one, they are improving all the time but still not the same or as good as a DSLR :)
Snazzy vehicle - Shanks will look good at the wheel, of course, I suppose under your guidance with the map?????????
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Thanks Colin.
DeleteI'm always the navigator as Shanks doesn't often read signs :).
That's a pretty cool vehicle.
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam.
DeleteOld power stations can be a gold mine for pictures. Oh by the way---thanks for your nice comment on the oil train picture--- The background is actually looking across the river at the dramatically rising hills of Oregon. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Bill. That photo is excellent..so credit given where it's due. You have come a long way since I've been following your blog :) it's always a pleasure to visit is and comment.
DeleteBom dia, para conseguir boas fotos não é necessário maquinas sofisticadas, o mais importante é a visão para lá da lente do fotografo, as fotos partilhadas são o exemplo, são lindas.
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True in what you say. Far.ing and lighting play a big part in any photo..
DeleteThe phone camera works very well :) I like the new car, hope it's as comfy as it looks.
ReplyDeleteThe car is very comfortable River, lots of leg room. Pleased with the phone camera for snaps..
Deletewishing best of luck for your new vehicle's performance during next journey dear Margaret!
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful place and your phone camera works amazing as i can see some really APPEALING images :)
Thanks Baili. Rather pleased with the phone camera for snaps still the best is a decent camera.
Deletewow, what a great, rugged place to hike...and test out cameras.
ReplyDeleteApparently good walking tracks in that area and plenty.
DeleteWhat a beautiful area, great place to explore. Good luck with your new car. I had my truck for 25 years and sold it, it was a great vehicle. I now have a free travel pass that allows my wife and I to ride a bus, train or ferry anywhere in Ireland.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill. We in Tasmania are not used to public transport :) we drive to the cities to park and shop, or the suburbs. There is a bus at then end of our street to the city it's not regular and one has to wait a fair time then also to get home, not enough demand.
DeleteThat's a great idea to have a pass..don't need a car then by the sound of it.
Bonitas imágenes y el coche también. Besitos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Teresa.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenery.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bob.
DeleteI wish you good luck for your new car, it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful place and excellent photos, my photos are almost always taken with the my mobile phone.
Have a nice weekend
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Maria
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Thank you Maria.
DeleteYour photos are always lovely, it's so much easier to use the mobile phone than to always carry a big camera.
Nice test of the phone camera. I'd say it is working very well. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks, rather pleased with the phone camera.
DeleteThree of my little Toyota Echos would fit into that vehicle! :)
ReplyDeleteExpect they would :)
DeleteThe car looks good and so do your photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanks Jan.
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