Holiday experiences to book in Launceston (TAS):
The largest city in Tasmania’s north, and second largest in the state, Launceston is a small but cosmopolitan city, and a vibrant hub for food, wine and culture. There's also a touch of wilderness with Cataract Gorge just a few minutes walk from the city centre, plus quaint streets to shop for antiques and sample home-baked goods at the many cafés.
- What to do:
- Sail through the treetops of Hollybank Forest on a ziplining adventure that combines adrenaline and amazing views. Located a 25-minute drive north of Launceston, Hollybank Treetops Adventure Park offers a wide range of activities such as ziplines, segway tours and tree rope courses, suitable for all ages.
- 15 minutes from the Launceston city centre at Cataract Gorge (20.5m deep), you can ride the world's longest single-span chairlift which is 457m from station to station.
- Within a 20 minute drive out of Launceston you will find yourself in the Tamar Valley, a wine region known for its excellent chardonnay, riesling and pinot noir. Designate a driver and journey along The Tamar Valley Wine Route to sample the region's finest drops.
- Where to eat: Launceston has an appreciation for excellent produce and fine food. Craving a taste of gourmet? Dine in farm-to-fork style at Stillwater, inside a renovated flour mill near the mouth of the picturesque Cataract Gorge.
- Where to stay: Quamby Estate, located just 20 minutes from Launceston city and airport, is one of Tasmania’s most prestigious and historically important properties. Built between 1828 and 1838, Quamby was once the home of a premier of Tasmania and is now a suitably grand luxury lodge with ten lovingly restored guest rooms. Enjoy sumptuous meals prepared with fresh Tasmanian produce accompanied by local Tamar Valley wines and use the homestead as your base for touring Launceston and the north.
Tasmania's northern towns of Devonport and Burnie are home to secluded beaches, tranquil waterways and a wealth of wineries. Tasmania's north-west is also home to Cradle Mountain, one of Tasmania's most visited icons, offering amazing nature experiences including forest adventures, great walks - easy and hard - and some of the best scenery in the world.
- What to do:
- If you’re travelling with young children or good-humoured teens, add a stop to Promised Land for a visit to Tasmazia and the Village of Lower Crackpot, just south of Devonport. This wonderfully bonkers attraction features eight mazes and miniature, toddler-sized painted houses.
- See the famous Tasmanian devil at world-class wildlife conservation facility Devils @ Cradle which offers a guided tour which will take you up close and personal with these stunning animals. If you fancy a tour with a twist, be sure to book in to the After Dark Feeding tour to see these animals feast.
- Keep your eyes peeled for little penguins along the pebbly shore of Lillico Beach, a coastal reserve just 10 minutes west of the town of Devonport. The little penguin is the world's smallest species of penguin. The best place to watch the reserve's colony is from the timber viewing platform. Time your visit for dusk, when the penguins are returning from fishing in the ocean to their beach burrows. This is a free activity, and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife rangers are on site during breeding season, from September to May, and during summer, from mid-December to mid-February.
- Where to eat: Australia's largest boutique whisky distillery is located in Burnie. Book a tour at Hellyers Road Distillery to sample their range of single malts, vodka and whisky cream liqueurs at the dedicated tasting counter. Enjoy a delicious meal in the cafe too.
- Where to stay: Using the ocean as its backdrop, The Cove is a unique adults only retreat which shares its breath-taking location effortlessly with nature. It offers unique accommodation options; villas, chalets and both hardtop and bell tent glamping.
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