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Bay of Fires
Attractions are white beaches, blue water and granite splashed with orange lichen... read more
Ben Lomand National Park
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,... read more
Bicheno
Bicheno, just north of the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania’s stunning east coast, is known for its laid-back lifestyle and outdoor activities... read more
Campbell Town
Campbell Town was one of the early coaching stops between Launceston and Hobart and sits on the banks of the Elizabeth River... read more
Cape Tourville
Cape Tourville can be found in Freycinet National Park on the east coast of Tasmania... read more
Cataract Gorge
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... read more
Coles bay
The east coast village of Coles Bay sits beneath pink granite mountains at the entrance to Freycinet National Park... read more
Deloraine
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... read more
Derby
Derby is situated in north eastern Tasmania, 103 kms east of Launceston on the Raingarooma river... read more
Douglas Apsley National Park
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... read more
Evandale
Evandale is a Georgian village south of Launceston, best known for its 19th century buildings and relatively untouched streetscape... read more
Evercreech Forest Reserve
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... read more
Flinders Island
Flinders and its 51 surrounding islands are all that remain of the land bridge that once connected Tasmania to mainland Australia... read more
Freycinet National Park
Freycinet National Park with its pink granite mountains is a long peninsula jutting out into the Tasman Sea on Tasmania’s east coast... read more
George Town
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... read more
Launceston
Launceston and the Tamar Valley blend history, scenery, creativity, adventure, entertainment and the superb flavours of fine food and wine... read more
Longford
Longford is 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Launceston and centre for the local farming district... read more
Mole Creek
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... read more
Narawntapu National Park
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... read more
Perth
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... read more
Pipers Brook
Pipers Brook is primarily known for its vineyards and high quality production of fine wine... read more
Ringarooma/Ralphs Falls
Ringarooma is a small town situated 95 km north east of Launceston It was established in 1859 to service the surrounding farming community... read more
Ross
Ross sits on the banks of the Macquarie River, and is one of Australia’s most appealing convict-built stone villages... read more
Scottsdale
Unlock the secrets of Tasmania's North East Forests at the Forest EcoCentre, Scottsdale... read more
St Columba Falls Reserve
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... read more
St Helens
St Helens is the largest town on the north-east coast with a population of about 2,000... read more
Swansea
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... read more
Tamar Island
Tamar Island is only 10 minutes drive from Launceston It is the centre of the Tamar Island Wetlands which is part of the Greater Tamar River Conservation area which covers 60 hectares of the Tamar... read more
Weldborough
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... read more

Northern Tasmania Information

You can actually drive from Hobart to Launceston along the Heritage Highway or the reverse in around 2 hours, but to do that would be to miss some of the most spectacular country, towns and memorable experiences you're ever likely to come across.

Slow down a little and you'll become aware of the ever changing hues of the land, the sky, and sea. Travel through rich and varied farming land, the old mining towns of Derby and Weldborough, see the white gold of long sandy beaches and the rugged summit of Ben Lomond and other striking peaks.

You can hear the stories of the convicts who hauled and hammered stone for bridges and churches; the bushrangers and farmers and feel the pulse of this unique place.

From Launceston, with its blend of history, scenery, creativity, and more, to the lush wine growing region of the Tamar Valley you'll be struck by this wonderful region, as have generations of travellers before you.