Launceston and Tamar Valley | Tasmania
Tasmania's “northern capital” of Launceston was established in 1806 by free settlers. It has fine Victorian buildings from the 1870s and 1880s and elegant contemporary architecture.
Launceston has recreated itself and now has some of Australia’s top restaurants and stylish places to stay. Walk, relax, visit the peacocks, or dine in wild and beautiful Cataract Gorge in the centre of town.
The Tamar Valley has boutique cool climate wineries, and elegant vineyard restaurants, forested hills and pastures, lavender plantations, vineyards, strawberry farms and orchards. Nearby historic towns such as Evandale and Longford preserve the architecture and community spirit of a 19th century.
