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Launceston, Tasmania:
Today's Forecast is 14°C & Becoming fine. Local time is 12:44 pm, 9th July. |
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Launceston, Tasmania:
Today's Forecast is 14°C & Becoming fine. Local time is 12:44 pm, 9th July. |
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For further information on your Tasmanian holiday, please see the links below...
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National Automobile Museum of Tasmania | |||
| Featuring four magnificent theme displays each year, a constantly changing main display and a gift shop that will delight people of all ages. | Phone: (03) 6334 8888 Fax: (03) 6334 8889 Email: namt@bigpond.com Web: www.namt.com.au 86 Cimitiere Street, Launceston, Tas, 7250 |
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Hollybank Treetops Adventure | |||
| Gliding along wires and attached by harness, thrill seekers are led by knowledgeable and highly trained guides through the treetops and above the Pipers River. This is unlike any other Australian nature experience, and visitors will see the trees and forest ecology in a new light. | Phone: (03) 6395 1390 Email: info@treetopsadventure.com.au Web: www.treetopsadventure.com.au 66 Hollybank Road, Underwood, Tas, 7268 |
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Launceston City Ghost Tours | |||
| A 90 minute walk around the inner city’s back alleys and lanes, based on history and fact, many stories of unknown murders and intrigue. Camera’s are encouraged and welcomed. Departs at dusk from The Royal Oak Hotel. Bookings essential. $3.00 discount on presentation of this listing. | Phone: 0421 819 373 Web: www.launcestoncityghosttours.com |
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National Trust Tasmania | |||
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Franklin House 413 Hobart Road, Launceston 9.00 am – 5.00 pm Monday – Saturday 12.00 noon – 4.00 pm Sunday |
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Cable Hang Gliding | |||
Phone: 0419 311 198 |
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Devils Heaven @ Launceston Lakes | |||
Phone: (03) 6396 6100 |
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Gourlay's Famous Sweets - Confectionery Manufacturers Since 1896 | |||
Gourlays Sweet Shop - A world of chocolate and confectionery. Phone: (03) 6331 4053, 12 The Quadrant Mall, Launceston Gourlays Sweet Factory - Tasmanian owned & operated. Phone: (03) 6331 4730, 147 Paterson Street, Launceston |
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Entally Estate - A Unique Taste of Heritage Tasmania | ||||
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Phone: (03) 6393 6201 |
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Seal and Sea Adventure Tours | ||||
Phone: (03) 6382 3452 or 0419 357 028 |
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Seahorse World | ||||
Phone: (03) 6383 4111 |
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Tamar Islands Wetlands Walk | |||
| Only 10 minutes north of Launceston, you’ll find this haven for water birds. Volunteers staff an Interpretation Centre and the boardwalk is wheelchair accessible. Excellent viewing and picnic spots. Open 7 days. Entry is by donation. | Phone: (03) 6327 3964 Web: www.parks.tas.gov.au West Tamar Highway, Riverside, 7250 |
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Putt It | |||
| Just bring yourself and a sense of humour. 18 hole mini golf course. Set in the grounds of Quality Hotel A Tamar Valley Resort. Open 7 days from 8.30am. | Phone: (03) 6330 2111 Fax: (03) 6330 1607 Web: www.tamarvalleyresort.com.au 7 Waldhorn Drive. Grindelwald, Tas, 7277 |
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Notley Fern Gorge | |||
| A short drive NW of Launceston, explore this remnant patch of wet sclerophyll forest. Dominated by large, old eucalypts over an understorey of rainforest and a variety of fern species. A 1.5 km return walking track. | Phone: 03 6336 2678 Email: tamar@wtc.tas.gov.au Web: www.parks.tas.gov.au Notley Gorge Road, Notley Hills Tas 7275 |
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Brady's Lookout | |||
| Named after bushranger Matthew Brady, who used this vantage point to observe travellers. A wonderful photographic opportunity of the Tamar River scenery. For further information, please contact: | Phone: 1800 637 989 Fax: 03 6394 4498 Email: tamar@wtc.tas.gov.au Web: www.ltvtasmania.com.au West Tamar Highway, Rosevears Tas 7277 |
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The Glengarry Bush Maze and Cafe | |||
Challenge yourself in the formal hedge maze set amongst natural Tasmanian bush, or wander through the Fern Gully and relax with a great coffee in the Bush Café. Lose yourself. Group bookings available. |
Phone: (03) 6396 1250 48 Jay Dee Road, Glengarry, Tas, 7275 (off the Frankford Highway) |
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Narawntapu National Park, West Head Lookout | |||
| A very short walk to stunning panoramic views of Badger Head and Bass Strait. For further information, please contact: | Phone: 03 6428 6277 Email: tamar@wtc.tas.gov.au Web: www.parks.tas.gov.au Gardner’s Road, Greens Beach Tas 7270 |
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Supply River Uniting Church | |||
One of the oldest surviving weatherboard churches in Tasmania, built in 1861. Church services are still held over the summer months and it is still available for weddings, special services, family reunions and funerals. For further information, please contact. |
Phone: 1800 637 989 Fax: (03) 6394 4498 Email: tamar@wtc.tas.gov.au Web: www.ltvtasmania.com.au Winkleigh Road, Exeter Tas 7275 |
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Supply River Mill Reserve | |||
| Enjoy an easy 15 minute walk along the banks of the Supply River to discover the ruins of Tasmania’s first water driven flour mill. Then join the 2.5 km Paper Beach walk. For further information, please contact: | Phone: 1800 637 989 Fax: 03 6394 4498 Email: tamar@wtc.tas.gov.au Web: www.ltvtasmania.com.au Deviot Road, Deviot Tas 7275 |
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Grubb Shaft Gold & Heritage Museum - Beaconsfield | |||
| You’ve all heard of Beaconsfield – now come and experience the Tamar Valley’s history and the gold mine’s boom years. Fun for all the family! Open 9.30am – 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday. | Phone: (03) 6383 1473 Email: museum@wtc.tas.gov.au Web: www.beaconsfieldgold.com.au/ GrubbShaftMuseum.html West Street, Beaconsfield, Tas, 7270 |
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Auld Kirk Church | |||
| An historic Presbyterian Church set on the banks of the Tamar River. Built in freestone by convict and free labour in 1843. For further information, please contact: | Phone: 1800 637 989 Fax: 03 6394 4498 Email: tamar@wtc.tas.gov.au Web: www.ltvtasmania.com.au Auld Kirk Road, Sidmouth, Tas, 7270 |
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Batman Bridge | |||
| One of the world’s first cable stayed truss bridges and dominated by the 100 metre high steel A-frame tower built in the 1960’s. For further information, please contact: | Phone: 1800 637 989 Fax: 03 6394 4498 Email: tamar@wtc.tas.gov.au Web: www.ltvtasmania.com.au Batman Highway, Deviot, Tas, 7275 |
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York Town Historic Site | |||
| York Town, site of the first European settlement in northern Tasmania. Between 1804-05 Col. William Paterson and his party of settlers, soldiers and convicts created a small, bustling village. | Phone: (03) 6383 1473 Fax: (03) 6383 6384 Email: museum@wtc.tas.gov.au Web: www.ltvtasmania.com.au Greens Beach Road, York Town, Tas, 7270 |
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Low Head Penguin Tours | |||
| Specialised guided penguin tours. Our penguin tours run every night as dusk. $15.00 Adult $9.00 Child. Meeting point at the end of Low Head. Warm clothes advisable. Bookings essential. Receive a 10% discount upon presentation of this advertisement. | People Choice Award Winner Phone: 0418 361 860 Fax: (03) 6382 2310 Email: penguins@lowhead.com Web: www.penguintours.lowhead.com |
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Shuttlefish Ferry | |||
| Cruise the delightful Tamar Estuary. Join at Beauty Point, Clarence Point, George Town or York Cove Seaport. Alternatively, follow in the wake of the first settlers to historic Western Arm. | Phone: (03) 6383 4479 or 0412 485 611 Email: rowlie44@tassie.net.au Web: www.shuttlefishferry.com.au |
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Millers Orchard and Vineyard | |||
Try our famous apples and quality wines. Also when in season, we have pears, cherries, peaches and sweet plums. Taste the flavours. |
Phone: (03) 6394 8181 Mob: 0418 948 131 Fax: (03) 6394 8471 Email: millergc@bigpond.com 291 Main Road, Hillwood, Tas, 7252 |
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| George Town Heritage Pass | ||||
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