Welcome to the Tamar Valley in Northern Tasmania
Take your tastebuds on tour and fuel up for adventure in Launceston and the north. Boasting a vibrant food scene, plenty of cool-climate wine and adrenaline-pumping action – this is where memories are made. Northern Tasmania is celebrated for its noble convict-built estates and rich farmland with authentic paddock-to-plate experiences.
Turn on Vacayit’s free audio tour guides, plug in your earphones and be fully immersed in the world around you. With a tour guide app in your pocket, you can listen to local stories and history at your own pace.
Cities and Towns in the Tamar Valley
Sample the winemaking talent of the Tamar, where vines blanket the riverbanks and the slopes beyond, mixed with encounters with the cutest critters imaginable and a collection of intriguing museums. You can dive in to the Guide to the Tamar Valley here.
You might be travelling from Launceston, Devonport originally, but the kanamaluka/ Tamar River allows you to also explore townships like; Exeter or Beaconsfield, Beauty Point, George Town or Low Headjust to name a few.
Guide to the Tamar Valley
Maps and Travel Times
Don’t Miss
Hide away in a remnant patch of rainforest as you explore Notley Fern Gorge
See and play among the history of the gold rush era at the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre, perhaps followed by a golden ale and some food next door at Miner’s Gold
Stand where bushranger Mathew Brady once did at Brady’s Lookout
Immerse in the smells of lavender at Tasmania’s only working perfumery, Lavender House
Pull on the boots and walk alongside our wildlife friends in nature at Narawntapu , or meet the more exotic type at Tasmania Zoo
If you prefer a more water-based wildlife encounter, you can visit the neighbouring Seahorse World and Platypus House
For a family day to entertain all ages Tamar Valley Resort gives you the option of simply taking in the Swiss-themed Grindelwald Village or test your active abilities at Putt It Mini Golf or the water based version, Splash Golf.
Don’t forget to look up of a night wherever you arrive, for the chance to see the Southern Hemisphere’s finest light show, the Aurora Australis
The OFF Season
In Tasmania, winter is when things get wild, weird and wonderful. Let your inhibitions drop with the mercury: savour slow-cooked feasts around blazing log fires, dance wildly at winter festivals and enchant your senses in alpine realms. From cosy seclusion to cold-water invigoration – the Off Season is open to just about anything. Go out of the ordinary; strike your burning desires off your to-do list with our adventure-packed inspo guides. Think seasonal feasts, cosy retreats and snowy antics.
BECOME A WINTER PERSON IN THE OFF SEASON
Car, Motocycle or Van?
Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Tasmania while ensuring a safe and enjoyable driving experience. The Road Safety Advisory Council has created a comprehensive guide specifically for visiting drivers, which includes essential tips and information tailored for international tourists, motorcyclists, and newcomers to Tasmania.