Ringarooma/Ralphs Falls Information

Attractions are white beaches, blue water and granite splashed with orange lichen. Great swimming, fishing, snorkelling, diving, beach walks and campsites... read more

National Park Summer or winter, the craggy Ben Lomond plateau attracts adventure seekers rock climbing, alpine walking, cross country and downhill skiing... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... read more

Derby is situated in north eastern Tasmania, 103 kms east of Launceston on the Raingarooma river. It is a good stop off point on the way to the east coast... 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... 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... 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... 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... read more

Freycinet National Park with its pink granite mountains is a long peninsula jutting out into the Tasman Sea on Tasmania’s east coast. The park is famous... 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... read more

Launceston and the Tamar Valley blend history, scenery, creativity, adventure, entertainment and the superb flavours of fine food and wine.Winding 58... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... read more

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 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... 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... 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... read more

St Helens is the largest town on the north-east coast with a population of about 2,000. The town is known as the game fishing capital of Tasmania, and... 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... read more

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... 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... read more