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Launceston and the Tamar Valley
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Launceston blends history, scenery, creativity, and adventure with all the amenities of a major regional city. You'll find great shopping and superb food, wine and beers. Launceston is at the head of the beautiful Tamar Valley, Tasmania’s most productive and best-established wine region. Launceston and the Tamar Valley
What to See The region’s boutique wineries are just beyond the back fence of some Launceston residents. Launceston, with a population of about 70,000 sits on the banks of the Tamar River. It has some of the state’s best restaurants and magnificent Cataract Gorge just a few minutes from the city centre. North of Launceston visitors can take a zip line through a forest, visit seaside Bridport and towns rich in tin mining heritage. Barnbougle Dunes, near Bridport, is one of the best public access courses in the world. What to Do The historic Meander Valley, west of Launceston, has charming villages, a wildlife park, farm gates selling berries and smoked fish. The almost impossibly handsome colonial mansions hereabouts are prized features of the valley’s rich history. History Tasmania's “northern capital” of Launceston was established in 1806 by free settlers. It has fine Victorian buildings from the 1870s and 1880s and elegant contemporary architecture. Get expert help from local visitor information centres Launceston: Cornwall Square, 12-16 St John St. Ph (03) 6336 3133. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Deloraine: 98-100 Emu Bay Road. Ph (03) 6362 3471. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Exeter: Main Road. Ph 1800 637 989. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it George Town: Main Road. Ph (03) 6382 1700. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Scottsdale: 96 King Street. Ph (03) 6352 6520. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ross: Church Street. Ph (03) 6381 5466. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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