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Welcome to Launceston and Tamar Valley

Launceston and the Tamar Valley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hobart & Surrounds Must see & do's
Quick Links Adventure TarraleahAlpenrailBellerive OvalBottom Bits Bus Bruny Island ChartersCascade BreweryExperience Tasmania/Grayline Coaches Grannie RhodesHeritage CollectionHobart Aquatic CentreHobart Harbour JetboatHobart Historic ToursHobart Showground Sunday MarketIsland Olive GroveLark DistilleryLets Show You Tasmania ToursMaritime Museum of TasmaniaMt Wellington DescentMt Wellington WalksNational Trust of Australia (Tas)NavigatorsOld Hobart TownPar AvionPeppermint BayPort ArthurRed DeckerRotorlift Scenic Helicopter FlightsRoyal Tasmanian Botanical GardensSalamanca MarketSomething WildSorell Fruit FarmTahune AirwalkTasman Island CruisesTasmanian Devil Conservation ParkTassielink CoachesThe Freycinet Paddle & Aqua TaxiThe Hobart PaddleThe Hunt Around HobartThe Shot TowerThe Wall in the WildernessWaterways TourWicked Cheese FactoryWild Thing Adventures
  Bruny Island Charters

Bruny Island Charters

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Tasman Island Cruises
Tasman Island Cruises

Take this unforgettable three-hour cruise along the spectacular coastline of the Tasman National Park, between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur. Enter deep sea caves, see wonderful wildlife, hundreds of seals, pods of dolphins, migrant whales and abundant bird species in their thousands. You also have the option of a full day tour from Hobart.

  Operates all year round.
Phone: (03) 6250 2200
Fax: (03) 6293 1465
Email: info@tasmancruises.com.au
Web: www.tasmancruises.com.au
961 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur

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  Wild Thing Adventures

Wild Thing Adventures

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The Hunt Around Hobart
The Hunt Around Hobart Hobart Advantage Card

“It’s Hunting Season in Hobart”
For families, the young and the young at heart
the Hunt Around Hobart is the most strategic,
fun, interactive way to see Hobart.

 

Available only from the Tasmanian Travel &
Information Centre – Hobart.
Phone: 1800 990 440
Web: www.hobarttravelcentre.com.au
Cnr Davey & Elizabeth Streets, Hobart

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Let's Show You Tasmania Tours
Let's Show You Tasmania Tours

Personalised tours from Hobart tailored to your needs. Specialising in City Sights evening tour,
Wine Tours, Port Arthur day plus evening ghost
tour, Cradle Mountain tour. We go the extra mile.

  Bookings: 0418 576 489
Web: www.showyoutasmania.com.au

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Cascade Brewery
Cascade Brewery - Australia's Oldest Brewery

Join a brewery tour, dine in our restaurant, visit our brewery museum and enjoy our three acres of heritage gardens. Tours operate 7 days a week.
Tour bookings essential – eating drinking and enjoyment also essential.

  Phone: (03) 6224 1117
Web: www.cascadebrewery.com.au
140 Cascade Road, South Hobart

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Hobart Historic Tours
Hobart Historic Tours

An introduction to Hobart’s fascinating past.
Choose from the classic Hobart Historic Walk
(the important things), the Battery Point Walk
(charming & famous area), the Old Hobart Pub
Tour (smugglers, brothels), or learn about great
explorations on the Polar Pathways Walk.

  Tickets at the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre,
Cnr, Davey & Elizabeth Streets.
Tours depart from there – phone
to book: (03) 6230 8233, or direct on www.hobarthistorictours.com.au

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The Shot Tower
The Shot Tower

48 metre 1870 historic sandstone tower with breathtaking views of the Derwent Estuary.
Museum, gift shop and Devonshire tea.
Open daily apart from Christmas day.

  Phone: (03) 6227 8885
Fax: (03) 6227 8643
Channel Highway, Taroona

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Bruny Island Charters
Bruny Island Charters

Tasmania’s Ultimate Environmental Travel Adventure. An unforgettable 3 hour, 50km eco-cruise. See towering sea cliffs, spectacular caves, hundreds of seals and abundant wildlife. Full day tour with pick
up from Hobart also available.

  Phone: (03) 6293 1465
Fax: (03) 6293 1465
Email: info@brunycharters.com.au
Web: www.brunycharters.com.au
915 Adventure Bay Road, Bruny Island

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  Peppermint Bay

Peppermint Bay

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Alpenrail Swiss Model Village & Railway
Alpenrail Swiss Model Village & Railway

Rated as one of the top 5 model railway villages worldwide. Experience Switzerland in Tasmania; our dramatic storms, stunning sunsets, morning mist on the lake. Just absolute magic!
Now also includes Wildwoods Fairy Gardens –
a tranquil retreat and delight for girls.

  Close to Cadbury Chocolate Factory.
Phone: (03) 6249 3748
Web: www.alpenrail.com.au
82 Abbotsfield Road, Claremont

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Explore Hobart by Red Decker
Explore Hobart by Red Decker

The only way to experience the architectural and cultural beauty of Hobart. 20 stops, hop on, hop off, or do the 90 minute loop tour.
See centre city map for bus route.

  Phone: (03) 6236 9116
Or ring the bus driver on 0408 124 835
Web: www.reddecker.com.au

 

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Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Maritime Museum of Tasmania

Explore Tasmania’s rich maritime heritage in the unique collection of models, objects, paintings, and
photographs at the Maritime Museum. Guided tours of the museum, port and May Queen are available.

  Phone: (03) 6234 1427
Email: office@maritimetas.org
Web: www.maritimetas.org
Cnr of Argyle & Davey Streets, Hobart
(Opposite Constitution Dock)

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Experience Tasmania & Grayline Coaches
Experience Tasmania / Grayline Coaches

Enjoy quality daytour sightseeing with experienced driver/guides providing informative tours to major attractions including Port Arthur, Richmond,
Cadbury Chocolate Factory, wildlife parks and more.

  Phone: (03) 6234 3336
Fax: (03) 6234 3166
Email: info@experiencetas.com.au
Web: www.experiencetas.com.au
129 Liverpool Street, Hobart


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Rotor Lift - Scenic Helicopter Flights
Scenic Helicopter Flights

Join us on one of our heli-tours to one of Tasmania’s unique destinations or charter your own personal helicopter to explore the vast reaches of Tasmania’s rugged wilderness.

  Phone: (03) 6248 4117
Email: hobartbase@rotorlift.com.au
Web: www.rotorlift.com.au
100 Holyman Avenue, Hobart Airport



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Island Olive Grove Tasmania Factory Outlet
Visit Island Olive Grove Tasmania Factory Outlet

. OLIVES . FETTA . OLIVE OILS . SOAP
15 minutes from Hobart.
Open Mon – Fri (Sun by appointment)
Also . Luxury self-contained cottages.
Panoramic water views. Award winning vineyard.

  Phone: (03) 6248 5666 or 0409 232 250
Fax: (03) 6248 5492
Email: wendy@islandolivegrove.com
Web: www.islandolivegrove.com
222 Denholms Road, Cambridge


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  Navigators - Hobart & Port Arthur

Navigators

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  Tahune Airwalk

Tahune Airwalk

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Heritage Collections, State Library
Heritage Collections, State Library

History, fine and decorative arts in the Allport, Crowther and Tasmaniana collections. Displays, exhibitions and research resources. Open weekdays, last Saturday each month. Admission free.

  Phone: (03) 6233 7474
Email: Heritage.Collections@education.tas.gov.au
91 Murray Street (cnr Bathurst Street), Hobart

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The Hobart Aquatic Centre
The Hobart Aquatic Centre Hobart Advantage Card

Come and enjoy Hobart’s endless summer in our world class aquatic centre. A range of leisure and fitness features including 5 pools, waterslide, spa, sauna, gym, child care facilities and café. Open 7 days including public holidays (closed Christmas Day).

  Phone: (03) 6222 6999
Fax: (03) 6222 6989
Email: thac@hobartcity.com.au
Web: www.hobartcity.com.au
Davies Avenue, Hobart

 

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Runnymede
National Trust of Australia (Tasmania)

Runnymede
10am – 4.30pm Mon – Fri
12 noon – 4.30pm Sat – Sun
Phone: (03) 6278 1269
Email: Runnymede@nationaltrusttas.org.au
61 Bay Road, New Town

  Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site
Guided tours 10am, 11.30am,
1.00pm and 2.30pm daily
Phone: (03) 6231 0911
Cnr Brisbane & Campbell St, Hobart
Ghost Tours available: 0417 361 392

 

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Mt Wellington Walks Mt Wellington Walks

The best short eco tour in Hobart. Discover the Mountain’s secrets and gaze back into Hobart’s history. 11am to 3pm daily (minimum 2 people). Includes summit, lunch, hotel pickup, approximately 2 hours walk – easy or adventurous.

  Knowledgeable Local Guides
Phone: 0439 551 197
Web: www.mtwellingtonwalks.com.au

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Tassielink Coaches
Tassielink Coaches Hobart Advantage Card

Join our experienced driver/guides on one of our multi-award winning tours. Discover Tasmania’s unique wildlife and scenery in complete comfort. Mount Field, Port Arthur and much more.

  Phone: 1300 300 520
Fax: (03) 6231 6090
Email: info@tassielink.com.au
Web: www.tassielink.com.au

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Salamanca Market
Salamanca Market

Join the locals for a shopping experience with a difference. Salamanca Market is one of those special places where you actually meet the people who create, make or grow what they sell. Everything from fresh
food, music, fine Tasmanian art & crafts to innovative design in Tasmanian timbers and stylish clothing.

  Every Saturday from 8.30am – 3.00pm
Phone: (03) 6238 2843
Web: www.hobartcity.com.au

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Mt Wellington Descent
Mt Wellington Descent

Short on time, big on adventure? This three hour tour is a must-do for visitors to Hobart with over 20km of downhill bike riding. Priced at $70 per child aged 8-15 years and
student; $75 per adult. Tour includes all equipment, pick-up, transfer to the summit, excellent guides and brilliant views! Suitable for the whole family and aimed at non-cyclists. Twice daily departures at 9.30am and 1.30pm on demand.

Phone: (03) 6228 4255
Local call cost: 1300 880 334
Email: mtwell@islandcycletours.com
Web: www.islandcycletours.com
Hotel/hostel pick-ups provided.

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Hobart Showground Sunday Mail Hobart Showground Sunday Market

Rub shoulders with the locals for craft, books, plants, fruit& vegetables, food, coffee, bargains & more bargains, children’s rides and just about anything you can think of... ATM on site, ample parking and easy to find on the Brooker Highway (HW1). Enter off Howard Road.

Phone: (03) 6272 6812
Web: www.hobartshowground.com.au
Hobart Showground, Glenorchy

Always different. . .
. . . Always new
Sunday’s 8 till 2

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Lark Distillery Lark Distillery Hobart Advantage Card

Visit Tasmania’s first licensed distillery since 1839: “This is a lovely whisky, superbly made and offering both guile and charisma. Congratulations: Australia has entered the ranks of serious whisky distilling nations.” – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2004

• Daily guided tours
• Cellar door and whisky bar
Phone: (03) 6231 9088
Web: www.larkdistillery.com.au
14 Davey Street, Hobart

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Hobart Harbour Jetboat
Hobart Harbour Jetboat

Personalised thrill rides, tours or water taxi services.
Watermans Dock, near Salamanca.
Adrenalin rush, scenery for photos, or both!

  Bookings to: 0404 07 8687
Email: info@hobartharbourjet.com.au
Web: www.hobartharbourjet.com.au
“Licensed to thrill.”

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Waterways Tour - Hobart Rivulet
Waterways Tour - Hobart Rivulet

Discover the hidden history beneath Hobart on a Rivulet Tour. Learn how distilleries and breweries used this fresh fl ow of water to the more unsavory tales from the 19th century when the slum area bordering the rivulet was a dangerous place.

  Tours depart 4.45 pm Thursday (Tue & Thu in Jan & Feb). Bookings essential.
Contact the Tasmanian Visitor Information
Centre, Cnr Davey & Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Phone: (03) 6230 8233

 

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Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Magnifi cent in every season
OPEN DAILY

  Visitor inquiries: (03) 6236 3075
Restaurant: (03) 6236 3088
Administration: (03) 6236 3050
Web: www.rtbg.tas.gov.au
Queens Domain, Hobart

 

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Wicked Cheese Factory
Wicked Cheese Factory

Visit Tasmania’s Wicked Cheese factory to sample wicked brie and camembert handmade on site. A fine selection of other Tasmanian cheeses, chocolate fudge, yoghurt, ice-cream and coffee complete the
indulgent experience on offer at the Wicked
Cheese Company. Open: 10am – 4pm 7 days.

  Phone: (03) 6228 9198
Web: www.wickedcheese.com.au
56 Gormanston Road, Moonah
Wicked Cheese Factory

 

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Par Avion Par Avion

• South West World Heritage Flights
• Day in the South West Tour
• Flinders Island Airline Service
• Melaleuca Bushwalker Flights
Experience untouched wilderness in its purest form

Phone: (03) 6248 5390
Fax: (03) 6248 5117
Email: flights@paravion.com.au
Web: www.paravion.com.au

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  Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park

Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park

 

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Grannie Rhodes & Mulberry Cottage
History Comes Alive at Grannie Rhodes!

45 minute performance 12 . 3. 6pm
Stay and see free at Mulberry Cottage B&B – Richmond. Charming ensuite rooms.
State Winner – Australian Small Business Champion Entrepreneur Award 2007

  Phone: 0407 473 015
SHOW: Bookings advised.
Email: miriam23@bigpond.net.au
Web: www.mulberrycottage.com.au
32a Franklin Street, Richmond

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Sorell Fruit Farm
Sorell Fruit Farm

• Pick your own cherries and strawberries, etc
• Delectable berry ice-creams • Fruit wines and
liqueurs • Gourmet café with Devonshire Teas
• Picnic areas • Guided tours by arrangement.
The perfect Tasmanian Orchard Experience.

  Open daily Oct – May except Christmas and Boxing Days and Good Friday
Phone: (03) 6265 2744
Email: info@sorellfruitfarm.com
Web: www.sorellfruitfarm.com
174 Pawleena Rd, Sorell - 2km Arthur Hwy

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Bellerive Oval
Bellerive Oval

Tour Bellerive Oval and the Tasmanian Cricket
Museum. Tours every Tuesday at 10am or by
appointment.
Museum open: Tue – Thu 10am – 3pm
and Fri 10am - 12noon

  Phone: (03) 6282 0400
Email: info@tascricket.com.au
Web: www.tascricket.com.au
Bellerive Oval, 15 Derwent Street, Bellerive

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  Old Hobart Town

Old Hobart Town

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The Hobart Paddle
The Hobart Paddle

Step off the street and pick up a paddle! Be part of Hobart’s waterfront on this relaxed guided tour.
• Departs daily, 2hrs duration
• Floating fish ‘n’ chips
• No experience necessary

  Delivered by Freycinet Adventures
Tasmanian Tourism Award Winner 2002-05
Phone: (03) 6257 0500
Email: info@freycinetadventures.com.au
Web: www.freycinetadventures.com.au

Accredited Tourism Business Australia

 

 
The Freycinet Paddle & Aqua Taxi
The Freycinet Paddle & Aqua Taxi

The Freycinet Paddle: Step out of the everyday and into a sea kayak. Experience wildlife and history in a breathtaking landscape on this relaxed guided adventure.
Aqua Taxi: The easy way to Wineglass Bay! Cruise by water taxi and explore the best parts of Freycinet National Park for walking and sightseeing.

Freycinet Adventures
Tasmanian Tourism Award Winner 2002-05
Phone: (03) 6257 0500
Email: info@freycinetadventures.com.au
Web: www.freycinetadventures.com.au

Accredited Tourism Business Australia

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  Port Arthur Historic Site

Port Arthur Historic Site

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Something Wild
Something Wild - Keeping Wildlife Wild

Something Wild is a Wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary,
45 minutes from Hobart. See Wild Platypus, Devils, Wombats, Eastern Quolls and more. Nightstalk Wildlife Experience – become a wildlife nanny, wildlife
photographer and Nightstalker for a night.

  Phone: (03) 6288 1013 sanctuary
Phone: (03) 6288 1341 administration
Web: www.somethingwild.com.au
2082 Gordon River Road, National Park

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The Wall in the Wilderness
The Wall in the Wilderness

An extraordinary work in the making – carved Huon Pine panels and free-standing sculptures illustrating the rich history of the Central Highlands. World Class!
A MUST SEE! Open 7 days a week, closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.

  Phone: (03) 6289 1134
Fax: (03) 6289 1134
Web: www.thewalltasmania.com
Lyell Highway, 2km east of Derwent Bridge

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Adventure Tarraleah
Adventure Tarraleah

Activities centre, equipment for hire, professional guides, unique tours, animal park. World-class trout
fishing, kayaking, golf, bush walking, mountain-biking, 4WD, rainforest walks, wildlife and wilderness.
A scenic 90-minute drive from Hobart.

  ‘Tarraleah – Walk on the Wild Side’
Phone: (03) 6289 0111
Email: info@tarraleah.com
Web: www.tarraleah.com
Address: The Edge, Tarraleah

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  Bottom Bits Bus

Bottom Bits Bus

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