SIGHTSEEING

Explore the destination! The Tamar Valley and Launceston

Aspect Tamar Valley Resort is the ideal base to explore the many natural and historic attractions Northern Tasmania has to offer.

A wine and food lovers paradise, the area is perfect for losing yourself – in exploration, romance and adventure, by land, air, river or sea.

The climate is similar to the south of France, and our locals are renowned for their friendliness.

Take a quick flight from Melbourne or Sydney and you will find that Launceston and Tamar Valley is the perfect place to visit for a short break or a long Stay Holiday.

Our local Visitor Information Centre at Exeter would love to help you plan and book tours around the Tamar Valley area. They can be contacted on 1800 637 989.

Here are just a few attractions practically on our doorstep…

Seahorse Farm at Beauty Point
World Famous Beaconsfield Gold Mine and Heritage Centre
Boag’s Brewery Tours & Beer Lovers Mecca
Cataract Gorge & Chairlift.
The Ultra Design Centre
Historic Country or City Drives
Treetops at Holly Bank
Launceston Aquatic Centre
Legendary Tamar River Cruises
Auto Mobile Museum of Tasmania
Aurora Stadium Home to the AFL Hawks
Northern Basketball Stadium
Wineries for both the East & West Tamar
Strawberry Farms
Devonport Mainland Ferry
Rosevears River Drive
Barnbougle via Bridport – World Class 18 hole Golf Course
Evandale Markets every Sunday
Festivale
Launceston Show Day
V8 Supercars

Platypus World at Beauty Point
Low Head Penguin Tours
Fun Cable Hang Gliding
City Park & Live Monkey Display
City Scary Ghost Tours
GreensBeach
Inveresk Art Gallery & Museum
Launceston Seaport & Waterside Walk
Wineries on the Relbia Tourist Route
Inveresk Day Museum
Launceston Indoor Tennis Centre
Mowbray Race Course
Millers Orchards
Lavender Farms
Pipers Brook Vineyard
Heritage Towns
Evandale Penny Farthing Display
Agfest
Launceston Cup at the Mowbray Race Course
Targa Tasmania

The centerpiece of Northern Tasmania is the world famous Tamar River as it meanders its way through scenic pastures, orchards, high yielding vineyards & forests all the way up to Bass Strait.

The picturesque Tamar River has created a fertile Valley of beautiful & rich contrasts as it flows from Launceston to the sea. The Tamar River is Australia’s biggest tidal navigatable River & there are dozens of interesting Towns & many beautiful natural attractions throughout the Tamer Valley on both sides of the River.

Only minutes away on the West side of the river you can discover many local wineries (www.valleybrook.com.au) & admire the work of renowned craftspeople & acclaimed artists.

The Grubb Shaft Gold & Heritage Museum at Beaconsfield is a must see attraction with over 30 visitor interactive displays.

At Beauty Point you can take a scenic river cruise up the historic West Arm or Low Head. You can then cross The Tamar River at the Batman Bridge to historic George Town Australia’s oldest Township where you’ll also find Australia’s oldest operating pilot station & maritime museum located at the Tamar River mouth. Learn about the area’s history on the George Town heritage trail.

As the gateway to the Tamar Valley & Northern Tasmania Aspect Tamar Valley Resort is the perfect base for all your sightseeing & exploring adventures