Launceston Half day tour

The Tamar Valley is the oldest wine region within Tasmania and many of the vineyards operate a cellar door where you can taste and purchase selected wines. Don't be surprised to find some great and award winning Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and other varieties available to delight your tastebuds. Tasmania's wine growing regions are said to be similar to the climates of some well know European regions showcasing cool climate varieties. Be surprised, pleasantly surprised by the hospitality and wealth of knowledge held by the winemakers and their staff.

St Helens on the East Coast of Tasmania is the gateway to Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires that in 2009, won the Lonely Planets' Blues List travel destination. Great ocean beaches and safe swimming sea pools make it a great destination for summer swimming and walking in any season. It is a region filled with orange lichen-covered granite rocks and pristine white beaches and abundant bird life.

The East Coast of Tasmania is blessed with Coles Bay which is the gateway to the Freycinet National Park where you can find Wineglass Bay, a magnificent crescent shaped bay with fine white beach sand that squeaks as you walk on it. There is a magnificent lookout over the bay that requires a moderate level of fitness and takes around two hours to the top and back to the car park. There is plenty of fresh seafood available to match some of the East Coast's fine white wines.

The Tasmanian icon of Cradle Mountain is one of the most exciting wilderness areas in the world and listed as a World Heritage area. Dove Lake rests peacefully at the foot of the mountain and hosts a wonderful walking track suitable for all ages and levels of fitness around the perimeter of the lake. The walking track takes around two hours to circumnavigate and is the starting place for the Overland Track where you can walk for some 65 kilometres before reaching Lake St Clair the deepest freshwater lake in Australia.

Launceston is Tasmania's second largest city and a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature. The whole region is packed with city and country charm, gorgeous old towns, excellent food and wine and beautiful scenic highlights. Launceston has one of the best-preserved early cityscapes in Australia with its elegant Colonial and Victorian architecture and century-old parks. Just a short walk from the city centre, Cataract Gorge is a slice of wilderness right in the heart of town and Launceston's star natural attraction. The seductive Tamar River meanders for around 70 km through the fertile Tamar Valley with vineyards, orchards, pastures and forests, from the boutique-chic regional city of Launceston, and then north to the turquoise sea of Bass Strait. Fall in love with the Tamar Valley's easy charm and quaint accommodation. From sweeping views of rolling hills to the crisp white sands of the Bass Strait, the Tamar Valley is a voyage of modern indulgence and discovery of glorious history.

At Trowunna you can see more than 35 species of birds and native animals and see Tasmanian devils being hand fed. ​The Marakoopa and Mole Creek caves provide a wonderful opportunity to take a deeper look into the fascinating world of 'karst' landscapes.