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Launceston & The North

Visit Launceston & The North

Introduction

Launceston has rebranded itself and is now home to some of Australia’s most stylish accommodation options and top restaurants, including some in the wild Cataract Gorge, which runs through the centre of town. To the north around Beaconsfield, The Tamar Valley is full of boutique wineries and restaurants, historic settlements, waterfalls and pastures. The historic towns of Evandale and Longford are known for their first settlement architecture and preserved streetscapes.

 

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Top itineraries in Launceston & The North

Oyster Shucking at Saffire Freycinet, Coles Bay, Tasmania

Tasmania’s Food & Wine Trail

11-day tailor-made self-drive from £4,860 pp incl. flights

Tuck into the fine food and world-class wines of Tasmania on this curated gourmet road trip. We've also included stays at some of the finest hotels on Australia's gorgeous island state.

Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, Australia

Tasmania’s West Coast Explorer

10-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,525 pp incl. flights

Explore the west coast of Tasmania uncovering its convict past, encountering unique wildlife and travelling through some of Australia's most spectacular wilderness.

Wineglass Bay viewed from the top of Mt Amos

Tasmania Self-Drive & Hiking Holiday

16-day tailor-made self-drive from £4,520 pp incl. flights

Pair an epic road trip with hikes through awe-inspiring landscapes on this tailor-made self-drive that will see you discover Australia's hidden gem – Tasmania, from spotting the famous Devil to scrambling up snow-capped mountains.

Top places to stay in Launceston & The North

Peppers Seaport

Peppers Seaport Hotel, Launceston

Traditional hotel

The Peppers Seaport Hotel takes its character from this thriving waterfront location. The interiors reflect the nautical history of the site and use local Tasmanian materials wherever possible.

Peppers Cradle Mountain exterior

Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge, Cradle Mountain

Traditional lodge

A stay at this iconic wilderness lodge offers the perfect chance to explore the mountains, lakes and wildlife of northwest Tasmania.

Quamby Estate

Quamby Estate, Launceston

Small & intimate lodge

This 1830s homestead is set across 150 sprawling acres of countryside in the Meander Valley’s gourmet touring region. Formerly the ancestral home of the first Tasmania-born Premier, Sir Richard Dry, Quamby Estate is one of Tasmania’s most historically significant properties.

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