North East Tasmania Holidays

Pay a visit to Penny Royal World, with it's working exhibits set in a period style entertainment centre. There are guided walks through the city centre which can be combined with a trip to Franklin House. The tranquil Tamar River has popular cruises and the Waverley Woollen Mills and the National Automobile Museum are both popular with visitors.

The famous Entally House and the restored bluestone Carrick Mill are at Hadspen which lies to the west of Launceston. In the same region you can visit Liffey Valley and the pretty Liffey Valley Falls. Continue on to the National Trust classified towns of Longford and Evandale, and be sure to stop off at Clarendon House.

The town of Deloraine is a gateway to the nearby Cradle Mountain and Mole Creek and sits at the base of the Great Western Tiers. There are several good walking trails in the area as well as a fly fishing school.

The Midlands is where you will find examples of convict-built, colonial buildings in the historic village of Campbell Town. The Red Bridge and St Lukes Church of England are two fine examples. Just a few kilometres down the road is Ross, another historic village and best known for Ross Bridge, the convict built stone arch bridge. Other historic places of interest are the Tasmanian Wool Centre and the Scotch Thistle Inn.

London Lakes, Great Lake, Little Pine, Howes Lagoon and Lake Kay are located in the Highlands lake country and are popular destinations for trout fisherman.

The North Coast is the site of the the ruins of the Beaconsfield  gold mines. A popular visit is the Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum. George Town, site of the first landing in northern Tasmania sits across the Tamar River. Low Head is home to Fairy penguins, a pilot station and a maritime museum. Travel east along the coast to Bridport for trout farming, gem fossicking, beach walks, bird watching and fishing.

The East Coast has a milder climate and often sunny days, hence the name of Tasmania's sun coast. This is an area of peace and quiet with some spectacular scenery, long sandy beaches, surf, fishing, boat charters and great seafood.

Mt William National Park is accessible from Ansons Bay with the Eddystone Point lighthouse. Travel south for game fishing and the Peron Dunes at St Helens. Carry on to the south through  Scamander and on to the cross-roads at St Marys. Pay a visit to the fishing village at Bicheno for the Douglas Apsley National Park, the Sea Life Centre, penguin tours, scuba diving and  fishing.

Carry on to Freycinet National Park, the jewel of the east coast at Coles Bay. This is the gateway to excellent bushwalking, scenery, pristine beaches and sheltered inlets. Swansea is located on the other side of Great Oyster Bay and is a popular spot for camping, boating and fishing.

The National Parks - On the north coast and to the east of Devonport is the Asbestos Range National Park which features unspoilt beaches, a variety of beach and coastal walks plus popular camping and picnic areas. Ben Lomond National Park, an alpine park with winter snow and skiing facilities, lies to the south east of Launceston.  The Douglas Apsley National Park in the east features river gorges and forest scenery plus some unusual flora and fauna. This park has basic facilities only.

The Mt William National Park, perched on the north eastern tip of Tasmania, is remote and peaceful, with plenty of wildlife and facilities for camping and boating. The best known of all the parks is the Freycinet National Park with its sheltered blue water beaches, white sands, granite peaks and exceptional flora and fauna. The park has picnic and camping facilities plus walking trails and water activities.

Flinders Island is off the beaten track for most travellers. The island is located offshore from the north east tip of Tasmania and serviced by local flight operators. The island is well known for the quality of its farming and fish produce. Flinders Island has some excellent beaches, fishing and scuba diving sites.

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