Launceston and the North Attractions
A 15 minute walk from the city centre, Cataract Gorge is one of Launceston's premier tourist destinations. Take a trip on the world's longest single span chairlift before taking to one of the walki...
One of four female factories established in Tasmania, Ross Female Factory was the incarceration house for female convicts from 1847 to 1854. A protected historic site, the buildings of Ross Female ...
Australia's largest regional museum, the Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery embraces all aspects of social, scientific & creative life from its two key sites at Inveresk & Royal Park. Housing Tasm...
A large plateau of rocky cliffland that dominates the state's north east, Ben Lomond National Park is Tasmania's predominant skiing destination by winter, and scenically breathtaking hiking destina...
Welcome to one of the best guided Tasmanian wine tour in the sensational Launceston Tamar Valley. Your informed wine tour guide and business owner/operator is Marcia Fawdry. Indulge your senses wit...
A bushland reservation where visitors can see fallow deer, kangaroos, wallabies and black swans. Barbecues and a kiosk are on site.
Bridestowe Estate is a working Lavender Farm that was established over 90 years ago and now has an exciting new fine food product range that is quite unique. Located in North East Tasmania, Bridest...
Held on the second Saturday in February, attracts rough riders from all over Australia. Competitions are also held for champion shearers and axemen.
Commemorates the site of Lt-Col Paterson's landing in 1804 - making George Town the third oldest settlement by Europeans in Australia, after Sydney and its environs (1778) and Hobart (1803).
An early settler's home with great charm, built in 1820. The house is furnished with valuable antiques and is situated among beautiful parks and gardens. A collection of horse-drawn vehicles surrou...
is a 5ha reserve with hothouses growing begonias and cyclamens, handsome oaks and elms, and a small children's zoo.
Built from stone used in an earlier church on a different site. The organ is more than 100 years old.
Completed in 1836, was originally the headquarters of the 50th Royal Army Ordinance Corps. It now houses the Ross Memorial Library.
A dominant feature in the town, was built by convicts and opened in 1836. Noted for its unique stone carvings and arches, it is one of the oldest bridges in Australia.