In the afternoon at Penguin, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, officiated at a tree planting ceremony hosted by the Central Coast Council to mark the sesquicentenary of the township of Penguin.

The Governor enjoys travelling to all corners of our State, visiting community groups and local businesses and meeting Tasmanians of all ages.

Following her attendance at Penguin’s 150th birthday street party in October, Her Excellency was delighted to once again be hosted by the Central Coast Council as she returned to the North West.

The Governor enjoyed afternoon tea with members of the Penguin 150 organising committee and planted a tree to commemorate the town’s sesquicentenary.

She also visited local businesses, firstly meeting pharmacist Joe O’Malley and viewing renovations at his Complete Care Pharmacy in Penguin which now includes a drive through prescription service.

The Governor then finished her day at Darren Fielding’s farm at South Riana, where she viewed the robotic dairy which milks more than 300 Friesian cows to supply milk to chocolate maker Cadbury.

Photograph: Central Coast Council