10 Things to do Good for Kids in Tamar Valley That You Shouldn't Miss

On Your Bike Tours offers specialised guided tours in and around Launceston. You will be lead along some of Launceston’s scenic cycle ways, visit parks and gardens, ride through charming back streets and pedal along the North Esk River and the Tamar Estuary. You will be accompanied by a friendly, local guide that will share stories about Launceston. Each tour includes food and or drinks. One of our most popular tours is the winery tour at the Josef Chromy Winery.

We offer a broad range of services ranging from transport for bushwalkers to Tasmania’s National Parks and walking areas and day and multi-day tours for small groups to any area in Tasmania. We also offer one-way tours between Launceston and Hobart (or in other direction) either via the East Coast and Freycinet or the historic midlands. Private bus charter also available.

Tasmania's Most Breathtaking Adventure Attraction! Spend 2.5 hours soaring through the treetops at thrilling speed on our Zipline Tour. For something more relaxing, go off road into the forest on our 1.5hr Segway Tour! If you're still hungry for more adventure, balance your way for 2.5 hours through our new tree ropes challenge course filled with over 80 challenges or hire a mountain bike and try out the world class trails! Make a day out of it and get a discount when you book 2 or more adventure activities! You can relax at the Hollybank Cafe while you wait between your adventures! Free digital photos are provided for our Zipline and Segway Tours.

Booking direct with tour operators doesn't cost anymore but more money flows to the operator and their local business community. Choose a Tasmanian sightseeing day tour or more from wine cellar doors, local produce farms, national scenic sites, wildlife parks, historical precincts, hydro electric power stations or custom made just for you. John is fully insured, accredited and reliable. Come with John from Discover Tasmania Tours and find out "What's around the corner".

Walk Cataract Gorge is a tourism micro business, launched in 2018, and committed to enhancing the visitor experience of Launceston, connecting people to place, and giving back to the environment and community. Offering two tour options scheduled daily (including multiple departures during summer): The Jewel of Launceston, one hour walk, which combines the best that Cataract Gorge has to offer; and Launceston’s Natural Heart, 45-minute tour, giving you natures essentials for your Cataract Gorge visit. Not only will you see and hear the Launceston Cataract Gorge, but you’ll also taste, smell and touch it! Walk Cataract Gorge can also provide bespoke tours for your small group, meeting your needs or interests. Please contact Tanya to tailor something just for you.

Welcome to Australia’s largest regional museum The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) has enjoyed a long and proud tradition having celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2011. Today it has two key Launceston sites: the 19th century railway workshop at Inveresk which houses the natural science and history collections; and its 1891 Royal Park building on Wellington Street which was officially opened to the public as a dedicated Art Gallery last year. At Inveresk you’ll find our extensive permanent exhibitions Tasmanian onnections, Transforming the Island, hands-on science in the Phenomena Factory, Replay>> Sporting Life in Tasmania and the Heritage Trail. In addition there are a range of special exhibitions and our regular facilities including the Museum Shop, auditorium and café. As if Inveresk is not enough, there is even more at Royal Park. Make sure you visit both sites to really experience all that QVMAG has ‘On show’.

The Tamar Valley, famous for it's cool climate wine, but also it's food and produce, it's natural attractions such as the Tamar Island Wetlands, Narawntapu National Park, Notley Gorge, Brady's Lookout and West Head it's many attractions - Seahorse World, Platypus House, Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Cntre, Grindelwald, Gem & Stone creations, Glengarry Bush Maze and the Rosevears Hotel & Gallery complex. Also home to more than 80 Air BnB listings it's a great base to tour to Cradle Mountain, Bridestowe Lavendar Farm, Derby Mountain Bike trails, Cataract Gorge, Barnbougle Golf Course, local markets, wildlife parks, Treetops Adventure or Launceston's range of fantastic restaurants.

Experience the excitement and history of Launceston's spectacular Tamar River from the comfort of our unique vessels. An informative commentary from our skippers will take you on a historical journey where you will discover the stories and tales that shaped Launceston and the Tamar Valley. Travel in to the heart of the Tamar and view the navigable section of the spectacular Cataract Gorge. Sample the delights of our local wines and cheeses as you view breathtaking scenery, world class vineyards, historical buildings, rural settings and frequent encounters of fascinating wild life including sea eagles, wild duck, black swans, pelicans, plus many other varieties of water-fowl and occasionally playful seals. One of our passenger recently commented it is like a moving postcard. It is certainly a 'must do' when visiting Launceston!