Launceston Attractions

Excellent restaurants, boutique wineries and roadside stalls ensure every appetite is indulged and this idyllic setting will satisfy other interests too, from history enthusiasts to nature lovers. You can explore by road or cruise the long curve of the Tamar River.

The Wood Design Collection has gathered together the works of some of the best wood designer/makers and the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery at Inveresk holds a fine collection of colonial and contemporary art.

Winding 40 kilometres north from Launceston to Bass Strait, the Tamar River's quiet waters are navigable for its entire length, while its sheltered shores are a perfect environment for many species of waterbirds.

At George Town, at the river's mouth, you will find a classic example of an 18th century signal station. The Tamar has a rich heritage - the historic buildings of Beaconsfield recall the boom days of gold mining.

Today, the Tamar Valley's brightest gold is a swirl of delicious Sauvignon blanc or Riesling or a crisp sparkling wine, while some of the future's rich heritage rests in cellars, as precious bottles of pinot and cabernet age gracefully.

North east of Launceston is Scottsdale with its Forestry EcoCentre, en route to the popular port and seaside town of Bridport, famous for fishing