Tamar Valley Wine Route

The north's major city, Launceston, has recreated itself and now has some of Australia's top restaurants and stylish places to stay.  It also offers the visitor the chance to experience some of Tasmania's wilderness and heritage.  Walk, relax, visit the peacocks, or dine in the wild and beautiful Cataract Gorge in the centre of Launceston or visit the nearby historic towns of Evandale and Longford.

Launceston is also the gateway to the north's famous wine route with its boutique cool-climate wineries and elegant vineyard restaurants, where you can meet with the growers and the makers.

The Tamar Valley Wine Route follows the majestic Tamar River as it meanders for 58 kilometres through the heart of high-yielding vineyard country, orchards, scenic pastures and forests from city to the shores of Bass Strait. The wine route is easy to travel by car, or if you prefer, take a guided half- or full-day tour.  On your way you will discover many quaint riverside villages that feature arts and crafts from the local area. Emjoy a picnic beneath the elegant Batman Bridge; the world's first cable-stayed truss bridge, or simply relax at one of the beautiful restaurants and indulge your senses with the local cuisine and a glass of cool-climate wine.

Speaking of wine - why not select a bottle or two from each cellar door or vineyard. Make up a dozen, the case can then be sent home, fully-insured, for the cost of freight only – a great way to keep enjoying your Tamar Valley holiday, long after you return home.