The Pear Walk

Famous historic 100 acre woodland gardens featuring towering century old rhododendrons, massed bulbs, native forest and exotic tree arboretum, walking trails, abundant wildlife/birdlife and beautiful views. 25 minutes from Launceston and near the picturesque village of Lilydale. A must-see horticultural attraction with peak colour in spring and autumn, guided tours or self guided walks are available. Open to the public on a seasonal basis or by appointment. Lalla Flower Farm is within the renowned Tamar Valley and has cottage accommodation available next door.

Join us for a local harvest festival on a small organic Hazelnut farm and farm stay in Tasmania. Looking back fifty years to 1973, the year that John Lennon and Yoko Ono founded the imaginary country Nutopia we are channeling the 70s. Retro dress-ups are encouraged but not mandatory.​ Camp for the main event on Monday 1st of April or stay a while longer. Tractors and Blues. Get amongst them with a tent, swag, caravan and book yourself dispersed camping for NUTOPIA - Weekend Cultural Festival

Hollybank Forest Reserve is just a 20-minute drive from Launceston. This is one of Tasmania's most popular picnic areas and has a distinctly European flavour. In autumn, exotic deciduous trees are a colourful contrast to the natives. A 40-minute walk passes through examples of Tasmania's major production forest types in a demonstration forest. Interpretive signs show how each forest type is harvested and regenerated. The reserve also contains 20 kilometres of dedicated mountain bike trails descending through the forest with short and long loops suitable for beginner and advanced riders. For the more adventurous there's a ten kilometre descent called the Juggernaut that will challenge the best of riders. There is a bike map, a toilet, tap and bike wash at the trailhead.