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Discover the Tamar Valley on a small-group wine tasting tour from Launceston. Visit local vineyards, sample wines and cheeses, and tuck into a delicious gourmet lunch over the course of the day. Learn about the history of the region and tips for wine tasting from your guide and enjoy free round-trip transfers from any location in Launceston.

At Josef Chromy Wines, a high-tech winery whose modern production facility sits amid a beautiful vineyard landscape near Launceston, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour to learn how Tasmania’s cool-climate grapes are turned into varietals like pinot noir and sauvignon blanc. Stroll through the vineyard with a winery host and see some of the winemaking equipment before a wine-tasting session that includes both mature and young wines. Then enjoy a 2-course lunch with wine pairings in the tasting room, located in a renovated building that dates back to the 1880s. This tour does not include transportation.

Throughout the journey of the Tamar Valley, we will tell you stories of the region. From historic sites, famous people who shaped the Valley, to the owners of the vineyards. We will also give you the opportunity to purchase produce from the region to take home. We can allow minor customized adjustments. Please discuss this with Jan. He is always happy to meet customer`s needs. We have wine and chocolate pairing, a visit to an Olive farm and an enormous range of wine varieties to taste. Even a drive through an out of this world Swiss Village.

Lovers of good food and drink will enjoy this full-day wine tour, which includes a delicious lunch at one of the wineries. Visit five or six wineries in the West Tamar Valley wine region. You’ll get the chance to speak to the makers of different varieties of wine and learn all about their craft. Plus, tastings are included and all members of your group can relax and have a good time without worrying about who will be the designated driver.

Enjoy a full-day tour that takes in Freycinet National Park, including Wineglass Bay, Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville lookout among other top sites. See the sights up close during several short nature walks in Freycinet National Park, and then return to Launceston.

Whether you’re traveling with family young or old or you just want to put your feet up for the day, this morning cruise is a great way to see the lush Tamar Valley without wearing yourself out with a long hike or drive. Cruise from Launceston into the dramatic Cataract Gorge and beyond. There are plenty of spectacular photo opportunities in the Gorge and beyond, including the riverside districts of Windermere and Rosevears.

We are the only cheesemaking workshop in Tasmania! Sure you can visit the big commercial factories and view through the glass but why do that when we can teach you how to make your favourite cheeses safely and with more flavour than you've ever imagined right in your own home! Tasmania is the milk capital of Australia for a reason which is why we make the best cheese in the country!

A Wine Tour or Day Tour can be structured with or without your group's input. Should there be certain wineries or sights they would like to see, these can be included as long as they fit into the time frame allowed. Below is some information that may assist. You will be able to whatever time you like at each (some may interest you a little more than others), so feel free to communicate with the driver to make your afternoon relaxing, enjoyable and stress-free. You will be able to stop at any or all of the following (within the time frame): Josef Chromy Pipers Brook Vineyard Brook Eden Vineyard Delamere Vineyard These are a little further…. Bay of Fires Winery Leaning Church There are many experiences that can be had. Being a personalized service, some may prefer certain lcoations more than others. Plan accordingly! Ideas – Seahorse World, Beaconsfield Mine, Cataract Gorge, Lavender Farm, Hillwood Berry Farm. Entrance fees, activity costs and purchases are at your expense.

The scenic riversides and lush bushlands of the Cataract Gorge lie just downstream from Launceston. On this tour, discover the gorge from the water on a leisurely afternoon cruise and admire views of Tamar Island, Windemere, and Rosevears as you set sail from Launceston. While on-board, tuck into a delicious afternoon tea and sample a selection of Tasmanian beers and wines.

Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston's riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings: St Mathias Church and the Rosevears Pub. Experience the variety of life as we cruise past charming riverfront communties, vineyards and farms, to historical Rosevears and Windemere districts. This fascinating collection of history, fauna and people at work, rest and play makes an absorbing narrative which will touch, intrigue and inspire. The best vantage point to view the Tamar Valley

Discover the spectacular scenery and unique cultural history of Tasmania's East Coast on this 4-day tour that takes you from Launceston to Hobart.  Get your feet wet at the famously beautiful beaches of the Bay of Fires, catch the ferry to Bruny Island for some wallaby spotting, take in the views from Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay, and explore Tasmania's convict heritage with a harbor cruise and tour of Port Arthur's former prison settlement. Stay in hand-picked hotels each night, and taste local treats like Pyengana cheese, fresh berries, and gourmet chocolates along the way.

If you’re looking to get away from it all, there are few better places than this remote, wind-swept corner of Tasmania. Join this four-day experience from Launceston and head east past sleepy towns and rolling, sheep-filled fields to the seclusion and solitude of an Intrepid Retreat hidden among the beauty of the Bay of Fires. Immerse yourself in nature and reconnect with your body with morning walks and beach yoga, surrounded by the beauty of the Bay of Fires. Connect with your companions over the campfire as you dine on dinners of local produce made by an award-winning local chef. Hike to the red rocks and crystal-clear waters of The Garden and find a slice of paradise in your own backyard. Sip the award-winning wines of a local boutique vineyard as you nibble on a picnic of locally sourced ingredients. Unpack once and make yourself at home in memorable accommodation in the heart of the Bay of Fires.