Experience Northern Tasmania

WESTBURY

Houses one of the largest collections of working steam engines in the world. What started as a family business has now developed into a unique collection of traction engines, tractors and other agricultural memorabilia.

TAMAR VALLEY

Seahorse World provides a unique insight into the mystical, intriguing and loveable seahorse from birth, in a working farm. When touring the working 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.

BEACONSFIELD

The Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre is a place where you can lose yourself in history, play with treasures from the past and embark on an historical journey. The whole family can enjoy this fascinating museum with over 30 visitor-activated displays. Place of the 2006 Mine disaster and just a 40 Minute drive from Westbury.

MOLE CREEK

The Marakoopa and King Solomon's caves are only two of the many world famous limestone caves housing some of the most intricate and fabulous cave formations you will see. Their beauty and easy accessibility make visiting these caves an absolute must.

RED HILLS

We’re a short and easy drive from the Devonport ferry and Launceston airport, in the lush Meander Valley. Our scenic region is the ‘short walks capital’ of northern Tasmania. We’re on the Tasting Trail, surrounded by a wealth of produce, and in the distance lie the Western Tiers, Cradle Mountain and the Tasmanian wilderness.

WESTBURY

Welcome to a land where everything that rusts is GOLD! In these quirky but ever-charming gardens, you will see unique collections of cars, tools, and well rusty stuff! Forgotten treasures of the past amoungst lush green gardens, you won’t find anything like it anywhere else!

WESTBURY

John Temple Gallery displays unique Australian landscape and wilderness photography.

WESTBURY

Little Marney’s features unique Tasmanian rusty garden sculptures, homewares, gifts, plants, pots, water features, baby gifts, leather handbags, earrings, men’s range and so much more. Olivia and her team pride themselves in good old fashion service creating and providing a retail space that you will love to keep coming back to.

WESTBURY

The Westbury Town Common is a flood plain that blends natural environments with open grassed spaces. Complete with views to Quamby Bluff, it provides easy walking to a central barbeque area and picturesque sites along Quamby Brook. Dogs under effective control are welcome.

WESTBURY

One of a handful traditional village greens found outside of the UK. Quaint and peaceful place for a stroll, to lay in the grass and admire the extablished tree.

LAUNCESTON

The Cataract Gorge Reserve on the South Esk River is a unique natural formation just minutes from central Launceston. The Gorge has walking tracks, a swimming pool, the world's longest single-span chairlift, a restaurant, cafe, a suspension bridge and panoramic lookouts with spectacular views. Peacocks and native wildlife add to the experience.

TAMAR VALLEY

​A village of distinctive red and white convict built cottages nestles at the striking kanamaluka/River Tamar estuary, north of George Town, Tasmania. Stroll the lawns and admire the Low Head Pilot Station. Continue on to the Low Head Light Station, majestically perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking Bass Strait.

LAUNCESTON

The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) is the cultural hub of Launceston and the leading destination for art, history and natural sciences in Northern Tasmania. Open 10am to 4pm daily (excluding Easter Friday and Christmas Day).

EVANDALE

A country market that is open every Sunday from 8am - 1:30pm. A great variety of stalls selling an array of second-hand good, interesting items, crafts and food.

DELORAINE

The Deloraine Market is a mixed market with fresh produce, plants, crafts, books, home cooking, bric-a brac and more. Deloraine Showgrounds Market is held the first Saturday of every month 9am–1pm (except January and November). 

LONGFORD

Woolmers Estate, a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in Tasmanian convict history. Wander around heritage buildings & beautiful gardens set against stunning landscapes. Guided tours available. We offer spaces for weddings, exhibitions & corporate functions.

LONGFORD

UNESCO World Heritage site - 1820’s family owned working farm offering accommodation, wedding and reception venues, day visits and friendly farm animals.

DERBY

Once a thriving mining town with the richest tin mine in the world and one of the last remaining wilderness areas, Derby is now home to one of the world’s premier mountain bike networks. Encompassing over 125km of purpose built mountain bike trails with options to suit all skill levels.

LATROBE

We proudly produce award-winning handmade truffles, fudges, and specialty chocolates, all guaranteed to delight! Visit our in-house cafe, and chocolate museum and take in a factory viewing.

ELIZABETH TOWN

We come from a long line of milk lovers. For over 100 years, our family has been farming this fertile pocket of Tasmania. And since 1993, we've been crafting world-class cheese. Our dairy door is located at 6173 Bass Highway, Elizabeth Town and open daily 8:30 am-5 pm.

RED HILLS

41 South Salmon Farm is a sustainable inland salomn farm. Enjoy a self guided tour around our farm and wetlands, feed the fish and see how we grow salmon inland. We are also the home of Georgie's Cafe. Open Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. 

DELORAINE

Tasmanian Truffles is Australia’s premier producer of world-class black truffles and premium truffle products. The Truffle Farm is a farmgate shop, open to the public. You can purchase products and fresh truffles and learn a little about the history of Australia's first black truffle. The shop is open daily from 10am to 4pm and located at 844 Mole Creek Road, Deloraine.

SASSAFRAS

Situated in the beautiful landscape of Tasmania’s fertile North-West Coast, family run vineyard, Eastford Creek is committed to creating premium quality wine with passion, care and thought squeezed into every drop. 

TAMAR VALLEY

The Tamar Island Wetlands is an unique urban wetlands reserve just 10 minutes drive from the heart of Launceston in Tasmania's north. An outstanding interpretation centre offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the great value of the wetlands with an easy, family friendly board walk to Tamar Island.

MOLE CREEK

Listed as one of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks, Alum Cliffs is worth a visit and not too far from Westbury. Enjoy a quiet country stroll to a forest lookout perched high above the Mersey River, as it flows beneath the Alum Cliffs. 40-50 minute return walk.

DELORAINE

An enjoyable walk along the banks of the Meander River in Deloraine. Offering a uniquely diverse range of experiences, the circuit takes you over two suspension bridges, past the heritage train and children’s playground.

MOLE CREEK

The Marakoopa and King Solomon's caves are only two of the many world famous limestone caves housing some of the most intricate and fabulous cave formations you will see. Their beauty and easy accessibility make visiting these caves an absolute must.

WESTBURY

The Westbury Town Common is a flood plain that blends natural environments with open grassed spaces. Complete with views to Quamby Bluff, it provides easy walking to a central barbeque area and picturesque sites along Quamby Brook. Dogs under effective control are welcome.

WESTBURY

One of a handful traditional village greens found outside of the UK. Quaint and peaceful place for a stroll, to lay in the grass and admire the extablished tree.

WESTBURY

Public access to the Meander River. A lovely spot to enjoy a picnic or a swim in the heat of summer. Situated on Birralee Road a few minutes drive outside of the Westbury township. Public toilets available.

LAUNCESTON

The Cataract Gorge Reserve on the South Esk River is a unique natural formation just minutes from central Launceston. The Gorge has walking tracks, a swimming pool, the world's longest single-span chairlift, a restaurant, cafe, a suspension bridge and panoramic lookouts with spectacular views. Peacocks and native wildlife add to the experience.

CRADLE MOUNTAIN

Tasmania’s iconic wilderness destination. ​​Cradle Mountain is a place of exceptional natural beauty in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA). From moss-covered ancient rainforests and deep river gorges to snow-covered mountain peaks, wild alpine moorlands and glacial lakes, the park is revered for its diverse and breath-taking landscapes.

GREAT WESTERN TIERS

Forming part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, this track takes the walker through temperate rainforest of the Great Western Tiers. 5hour return hike.

GREAT WESTERN TIERS

Devil’s Gullett includes a short and easy 20-minute (return) boardwalk walk from the car park to a lookout overhanging this stunning gorge. From the lookout, visitors can see the entire Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair World Heritage Area from side on, Tasmania’s highest point Mt Ossa (1617metre), the Fisher and Mersey river valleys, Walls of Jerusalem and several other major peaks and valleys.

GREAT WESTERN TIERS

These beautiful, multi-level falls are nestled in deep, mossy forest beneath the spectacular Great Western Tiers. ​Water from the plateau flows into the Liffey River. As it rushes downslope it erodes away the softer mudstone, exposing sandstone steps over which the abundant waters tumble.