Tamar Valley
We invite you to look deeper and open a conversation as you explore Tasmania’s largest wine region amidst scenic and historic sights.
Embark on the renowned wine trail, meandering through picturesque vineyards where over 30 cellar doors beckon you to indulge in the region's finest offerings. From the east bank, celebrated for its sparkling wines, to the west bank, renowned for its exquisite pinot noir, each sip narrates a story of dedication and artistry.
Yet, extending from the City of Gastronomy, the Tamar Valley transcends mere culinary pleasures—it's a realm where nature and history seamlessly intertwine. Traverse vineyard-lined riverbanks and encounter Tassie wildlife along the way. When you reach Beauty Point, immerse yourself in two captivating attractions: Seahorse World and Platypus House, where both of these unique creatures dance and play.
Immerse yourself in the region's storied past at the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre, where the resilience of the community shines through. Come and play with the historical interactive installations and explore exhibits detailing the Beaconsfield mine collapse of 2006 and marvel at relics like the historic headframe itself.
Food in the Tamar Valley
With over 60 food offerings within the Tamar Valley, the paddock to plate story is epitomised, often with the produce originating from the dirt right outside.
From gourmet outlets, wholesalers and farm producers with retail shop fronts, the Tamar Valley comprises of over 60 food operators. To make life even easier there is a range including bakeries, cafes, restaurants, breweries, distilleries and cellar doors that offer Tasmania’s best produce. Ask the chef and they’ll tell you exactly where the food was sourced from and the hospitality’s never warmer than at the farm gates of Tasmania’s producers.
Wine in the Tamar Valley
Tasmania’s largest wine region in the Tamar Valley, is made up of wineries snuggled side by side with picturesque orchards, forests and fertile pastures. Our famous Tamar River/kanamaluka defines the heart of our Valley.
Our Wine Route is the iconic visitor attraction in Northern Tasmania, which encompasses over thirty vineyards and wineries in one of the world's premium cool climate wine regions.
Find out more about the cellar doors we have here and some of the businesses that make the Tamar Valley so special.
Nature in the Tamar Valley
The marsupial count at Narawntapu National Park might only be topped by the calorie count on a journey through the West Tamar and the Devonport hinterland.
Turn wine into water with a visit to this reserve at Legana’s edge, where a 500m boardwalk winds through estuarine wetlands to a bird hide. About 60 bird species have been recorded in the wetlands alone.
Side by side on a pier at Beauty Point stand two centres filled with curious creatures. View thousands of seahorses, alongside the likes of spotted handfish and a Tasmanian giant crab, at Seahorse World, and watch platypuses swimming and echidnas feeding around your feet at Platypus House.
Business Events in the Tamar Valley
Anywhere you go in the North of Tasmania you will find a culture of conviction, a place where the people back themselves and pursue goals, no matter what stands in their way.
And Launceston is your gateway to this exhilarating part of Tasmania. With the CBD only a short 20 min drive from the airport and with regular direct flights from many of Australia’s capital cities, it couldn’t be easier to host your next business event here. With support form our Statewide team, find out how you can include the Tamar Valley in your next National Conference or Business Event program.
In Tasmania, winter is when things get wild, weird and wonderful. Let your inhibitions drop with the mercury: savour slow-cooked feasts around blazing log fires, dance wildly at winter festivals and enchant your senses in alpine realms. From cosy seclusion to cold-water invigoration – the Off Season is open to just about anything. Go out of the ordinary; strike your burning desires off your to-do list with our adventure-packed inspo guides. Think seasonal feasts, cosy retreats and snowy antics.
THINGS TO DO - THE OFF SEASON
Looking for information, or need assistance planning your activities?
If you prefer to craft your own personal itinerary through a conversation with a passionate local, we suggest connecting with our team at the Tamar Visitor Centre. While you are there you can look through our Tasmanian souvenirs, and get the inside tip on where to source local produce, artisan items and locally made crafts to share with those at home.
0363 94 4454 or email on tamar@wtc.tas.gov.au
You will find Visitor Information Centres in several towns across Northern Tasmania and in Launceston, they can assist with booking accommodation, tours, attractions and purchase of National Park Passes, but best of all you will find a welcoming team of locals ready to share their knowledge to make sure you have a great holiday!
For information on all participating centres visit the Tasmanian Visitor Information Network.