Northern Tasmania Locations

Enjoy a wide range of activities is this beautiful region, including sea kayaking, beach strolls, swimming and bush walks: take a walk to 'the pass' for fantastic views over the perfectly shaped Wineglass Bay. You can also appreciate abundant Tasmanian.. read more

Attractions are white beaches, blue water and granite splashed with orange lichen. Great swimming, fishing, snorkelling, diving, beach walks and campsites. Access The Gardens on gravel roads 20 km north from St Helens. read more

National Park Summer or winter, the craggy Ben Lomond plateau attracts adventure seekers rock climbing, alpine walking, cross country and downhill skiing are the highlights of this national park, situated about an hours drive east of Launceston. To reach the park, take.. read more

Bicheno, just north of the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's stunning east coast, is known for its laid-back lifestyle and outdoor activities. If a holiday relaxing by white, sandy beaches, dining on fresh seafood and playing leisurely games of golf sounds.. read more

A few kilometres north of Bicheno is the entrance to the Douglas-Apsley National Park, with its dry sclerophyll forest and riverside walking tracks, swimming holes, birdlife and Oyster Bay pines. Walks include the 20 minute return stroll to the Apsley.. read more

Flinders and its 51 surrounding islands are all that remain of the land bridge that once connected Tasmania to mainland Australia. This is an island of dramatic and varied landscapes, from the pink and grey granite cliffs of Strzelecki and Killiecrankie.. read more

The city has a strong sense of identity and has one of the best regional galleries in Australia, the Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk, along with art and craft galleries and quality restaurants. Like most Tasmanian towns, it's easy to explore and nature is close by.. read more

Campbell Town was one of the early coaching stops between Launceston and Hobart and sits on the banks of the Elizabeth River. It was named by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, after his wife's family, during a visit in 1821. It was, and is, the centre of the.. read more

Cape Tourville can be found in Freycinet National Park on the east coast of Tasmania. It is one of Tasmania's wilderness beauty spots with stunning coastal views, dramatic granite sea cliffs and an unmanned lighthouse. The Cape Tourville lighthouse can be reached by a.. read more

Cataract Gorge Reserve, or The Gorge as the locals call it, is a unique natural formation within a two-minute drive of central Launceston - a rare natural phenomenon in any city. In 15 minutes you can walk from the city centre along the banks of the Tamar River into The.. read more

The east coast village of Coles Bay sits beneath pink granite mountains at the entrance to Freycinet National Park. With a small permanent population of less than 200 people, the town caters to local and visitor needs. The Coles Bay area is one of our.. read more

Deloraine, at the foot of the Great Western Tiers in Tasmania's central north, is classified by the National Trust, and you'll see why the moment you enter. The bridge, Bonney's Inn and the Baptist Tabernacle are just a few of the historic features that.. read more

It is a classified historic town and was established in 1874 with the discovery of tin. The Brother's Mine was established in 1876 and tin was extracted up to 1948. There was a huge disaster at the mine in 1929 when the Briese's Dam crumbled after 3 days of torrential.. read more

Evandale is a Georgian village south of Launceston, best known for its 19th century buildings and relatively untouched streetscape. The town's population of nearly 1,100 is sustained by tourism and farming – particularly wheat, barley, oats, cattle and wool.. read more

Enjoy a picnic or barbecue in the shady canopy of the worlds tallest white gums (over 90 m high) and explore the short bushland walking tracks through forest and alongside the headwaters of the South Esk River. Nearby are the Mathinna Falls Forest Reserve.. read more

George Town is 53 kms north of Launceston on the East Tamar Highway. It can claim to be one of the oldest European settlements in Australia with origins dating back to 1804 when William Paterson raised the flag at Monument Point. The town was established.. read more

Longford is 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Launceston and centre for the local farming district. Prior to European settlement the area was used by the Panninher band of the northern midlands. The town went through a number of names before settling on Longford in 1833.. read more

Mole Creek occupies a valley between the Gog Range and the Great Western Tiers in the central north, not far from Tasmania's highest point, Mount Ossa. This is an area of fascinating limestone caves that have been forming over the past 450 million years.. read more

Narawntapu National Park, just east of Devonport, is one of the best and easiest places, at dusk, to see rare Forester kangaroos (Maria Island and Mt William national parks are the only other places), wombats, pademelons and Bennetts wallabies and even.. read more

Perth is located only 19kms south of Launceston. It is named after the Scottish town and the site was chosen by Governor Macquarie in 1821 and declared a township in 1836. As a result it has many interesting Georgian and Victorian buildings including coaching inns and.. read more

Pipers Brook is primarily known for its vineyards and high quality production of fine wine. Drive through the picturesque green slopes and rolling hills of natural beauty before arriving at one of the cellar doors. Have lunch at a winery and taste some of the famous.. read more

Ringarooma is a popular destination for farm stay and eco holidays. Other attractions nearby include the old gold mining town of Alberton and the tiny village of Legerwood. read more

Ross sits on the banks of the Macquarie River, and is one of Australia's most appealing convict-built stone villages. Cobble-style paths and old, tall elm trees line the main road and give this picture-perfect town an air of tranquillity. The Ross Bridge.. read more

Unlock the secrets of Tasmania's North East Forests at the Forest EcoCentre, Scottsdale. The Forest EcoCentre is a unique, ecologically sustainable building that is the first of its type in the southern Hemisphere. An elegant 'building within a building'.. read more

St Columba Falls State Reserve (295 ha) The cascading waters of St Columba Falls, one of Tasmania's highest, plunge 90 metres (almost 300 feet) from the Mt Victoria foothills to the valley of the South George River. You will find the Falls off the Northeast Trail (A3).. read more

St Helens, on the north-east coast of the state, is known as the game fishing capital of Tasmania. From here you can explore Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires, a coast of white beaches dotted with granite boulders. read more

The historic township of Swansea is ideal for fishing, swimming and diving, or relaxing on the beach overlooking Great Oyster Bay and the beautiful Freycinet National Park. Swansea has a population of 530, housed in colonial buildings, contemporary homes.. read more

Tamar Island covers 7 hectares and rises to 20 metres above sea level giving excellent views over the estuary. It is reached by a 1.5 km long boardwalk across the estuary and is home to an interpretation centre and a further 1.2 km of track. read more

Explore the deep lush rain forests of Weldborough. Green ferns and towering canopies will make you feel as if you'd stumbled onto another planet. Trek through some of this stunning terrain to experience nature like never before. Welborough is quite separate from the.. read more

A tiny coastal down on the northeast coast between Mt William National Park and the Bay of Fires. read more

The small town of Beaconsfield sits on the western banks of the Tamar River in the heart of the Tamar Valley Wine Region. With a population of around 1,000 people the town's economy is focused around the revitalised gold mine. Beaconsfield is 40.. read more

Bridport in Tasmania's north east is a popular holiday destination overlooking Anderson Bay. Surrounded by bushland reserves, white sand and the sloping vines of Pipers Brook wineries, Bridport is an ideal place to unwind. The town's population of 1,350 almost triples.. read more

Spectacular views, miles of unspoiled white sand beaches, and low-key camping by the sea are the main features of The Friendly Beaches, which were added to the Freycinet National Park in 1992. Gravel roads lead to car parks overlooking the beaches. read more

Approximately 60 kilometres (37 miles) north-west of Launceston and at the mouth of the Tamar River lies Greens Beach, a take-off point for Narawntapu National Park. Narawntapu National Park has three access points at Bakers Beach, Badger Head and Greens Beach.. read more

Kempton was settled in the 1820s and originally called Green Ponds. The streetscape, with its inn, church and shops, is very much as it was in the 19th century, and Dysart House, now privately owned, at the southern end of town, is an exceedingly handsome mansion.. read more

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Maria Island National Park sits off the east coast of Tasmania just north of Orford. In 1982, the whole island was protected as a national park. While Tasmania has a colourful and dramatic history, Maria (pronounced Mariah) is in some ways a microcosm of Tasmania.. read more

North Northeast From Launceston, the island's second major city, this area covers dark green forests, ancient mountain peaks, fields of summer lavender, vineyards, tiny villages, national parks and walking tracks along unspoiled beaches as far as you can see.. read more

The holiday township of Orford lies at the mouth of the Prosser River at the end of Paradise Gorge on the east coast, just 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of Hobart. The town has a population of 500 and is opposite Maria Island, making it a perfect base for exploring the.. read more

Pontville was sited by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, in 1821, and was an early garrison town, where convicts built the bridge over the Jordon River. During World Wars I and II the area had a major army camp. The convicts and soldiers are gone now but the.. read more

Triabunna is a scenic port town on Tasmania's east coast, 88 kilometres/55 miles north-east of Hobart. Triabunna is the major civic centre for the east coast, with a permanent population of over 700 people. Its main industries are fishing – try the.. read more

Whitemark has a population of around 150 and is the administrative centre for Flinders Island and overlooks Parrys Bay on the west coast. The historic Interstate Hotel, built in 1912, is one of the earliest buildings and you will find a good supermarket.. read more