Tamar Valley Accommodation

Whether you'd like us to be your bolthole or launchpad there's plenty to explore in the Tamar Valley. Below are a list of our favourite local haunts for you to tick off during your time with us. 

 

Seahorse World

Seahorse World at Beauty Point in the Tamar Valley, provides a unique insight into the mystical, intriguing and lovable seahorse from birth, in a working farm. When touring the aquarium you will be accompanied by informative guides providing an educational experience. At Seahorse World you will be introduced to the Weedy Sea Dragons and other endangered species including the Tasmanian handfish!  www.seahorseworld.com.au

Platypus House

A rare and unique display of platypus and echidnas . If you are VERY lucky you might catch a glimpse of a baby echidna !!!  After your tour why not order a delightful Tassie fruit ice cream in the coffee shop and sit at the outside tables and watch all the activity on Inspection Head Wharf... Platypus House is situated next to Seahorse World at Beauty Point, 6 km from Beaconsfield.                      www.platypushouse.com.au

Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre

The whole family can enjoy this fascinating museum with over 30 visitor-activated displays including new display of the 2006 Mine Disaster and Rescue. Allow 1 hour minimum to explore the complex with BBQ, picnic area, park and playground facilities. Just a 50 Minute drive from Launceston in the Tamar Valley at  Beaconsfield.                                                                                      www.beaconsfieldheritage.com.au

 

Food and Wine

With over 30 vineyards joining together to form the Tamar Valley wine route, you can tailor your own wine and food experience. Quite a few vineyards have wine tastings, cellar door sales and  delicious platters.. Small Wonders vineyard { organic wines }, Iron Pot Bay vineyard  and Holm Oak vineyard { also making cider! } are small family owned wineries located near the Batman Bridge at Rowella. Grey Sands vineyard at Glengarry near Exeter is another family vineyard and they also have a delightful garden to explore.                  www.tamarvalleywineroute.com.au 

At Beauty Point, The River Cafe is a lovely place to stop and have coffee and cake, overlooking the Tamar River.  Cupboard Bakery makes delicious breads and treats and Chef's Catch serves fish and chips, burgers and chips and Van Diemens ice cream! right on the Esplanade. The Beauty Point Waterfront Hotel has lunches and dinners .

In Beaconsfield, Moon Lily has breakfast, light lunches and delicious cakes. On Monday's, Tuesday's and Wednesday's they have 'Night Sessions' a lovely dinner service...make sure you make a booking! Miner's Gold is an interesting new brewery in Beaconsfield, just up the road from the Mine Museum. There are also two Indian restaurants, Tasty Bite offering Southern Indian food and Tassie Dhaba with Northern Indian food. Crusty Pizzas opens from 5 pm.

Gravelly Beach has Rivergrass Cafe with memorable duck pies {among other varieties}, sourdough bread and cakes to dream of {Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!}

For the freshest seafood, travel to Georgetown and find Georgetown Seafoods where fish n'chips are cooked Mon-Fri 11am-2pm then sit by the river at the end of the main street to enjoy!!!

Narawntapu National Park

A coastal park between the Tamar River and the Rubicon River featuring wombats and wallabies, deserted beaches, coastal walks, and bird hides for observing the abundant waterbirds. Travel to Green's Beach or take the Holwell Rd. at Beaconsfield,  then the Frankford Hwy to the Main Office at Baker's Beach.

Notley Fern Gorge

Experience a short walk in this stunning rain forest wilderness area at Glengarry,  just 24km northwest of Launceston near Exeter, on the West Tamar Hwy.

Penguin Tours

At Low Head, near Georgetown join an evening tour,  experiencing the fairy penguins arriving back on shore after a day's fishing and watch them making their way back to their burrows. penguintours.lowhead.com.au

Tamar River Cruises

Launceston sits at the fork of the Tamar, North Esk and South Esk Rivers. You can explore these rivers aboard the Odyssey cruiser, departing and returning to Home Point in Launceston. www.tamarrivercruises.com.au

Cataract Gorge Launceston 

The Gorge Reserve is a place filled with the stories and memories of our past. Between the towering granite facades, you'll find walking and hiking tracks, lookouts,a pool and a suspension bridge. Victorian gardens, peacocks, an interpretation centre and the longest single chairlift in the world.
www.launcestoncataractgorge.com.au