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2134All photographs by Lloyd Macomber, copyright 2017.For more information visit
http://www.destinationlaunceston.com.auquality, elaborate detailing and number
of fine churches, commercial and civic
buildings, clock towers and steeples.
To the east, the terrace houses on
Cimitiere Street are iconic and stand
high and proud above the road. The lush,
well-kept gardens in the front yard lead
the eye easily up to the strong blocks of
pioneer red, silvers and greys of roofing
iron with evenly-spaced brick chimneys.
If fine stand-alone houses in leafy tree-
lined streets interest you, then I can
recommend the suburb of Newstead
which is situated some distance from
the centre, but easily reached by public
transport or a car.
To the west is arguably the most
famous natural attraction in the City of
Launceston, the impressive Cataract
Gorge. It’s a river gorge approximately
1.5 kilometres from the city centre at the
lower section of the South Esk River. TheFirst Basin on the southern side features
a swimming pool, a chairlift, two cafés,
a funicular railway and an open area
surrounded by bushland. At the bottom
of the funicular railways is a rather
small cottage perched on the side of the
gorge and no doubt well photographed
by all who visit.
Crossing this stretch of the South
Esk River is via the 1864 Kings Bridge.
My time spent in the gorge was on the
north track, keeping a keen eye out for
photogenic compositions of trees, rock
faces and water.
From the perspective of someone who
looks at and thinks about old buildings every
day as a job, to me Launceston’s city centre
is a little gem. It is a compact city that’s
so easy to walk around, and the stunning
and varied examples of period architecture
together with the natural backdrop of
hills and rivers all add up to a successful
destination, with your camera!PHOTOGENIC PLACESPHOTOGENIC PLACES
- Tramway sheds
- Umbrella shop
- Cimitiere Street terraces
- Arthouse bell tower
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