22 Mar – Queenstown

This morning the temperature was 3 degrees so consensus was we take our firewood and go back down towards the coast where it was hopefully warmer and drier. The rain persisted as we drove across the highlands where, despite the rain and cold, there were fishermen out on the lakes.

　
One of the mornings highlights was a stop at ‘The Wall In The Wilderness’ which is a high quality display of an artist’s wood carvings. We are not allowed to take pics so I Googled one for you. Der. The 'wall' is only part of the display; there are also many objects such as real looking leather gloves and hanging coats carved from wood.

The Wall In The Wilderness

Next was a stop for coffee and pies at Derwent Bridge.  After that we continued on to Nelson Falls which was well worth the stop and 10 minute walk up to the falls.

Wet and Happy Campers At Nelson Falls
 

Nelson River

 

Finally we arrived at Queenstown. What a sad old town. Many, many run down and abandoned homes and closed up businesses. Still, we enjoyed a great evening meal at the Empire Hotel.

 

Next morning we saw the on again, off again West Coast Wilderness Train leave Queeenstown for its halfway trip to Strahan.

 

West Coast Wilderness Train Leaving Queenstown

And One I Googled - Cause I Can