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Launceston and East Tamar Valley
Distance and drive time: 130 km - 2 hr 10 min -
Take a walking tour of historic Launceston, Australia’s third oldest city
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Head to Relbia by car and visit Josef Chromy Wines, famous for Tasmanian sparkling, pinot noir and chardonnay
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Visit the Tamar Island Wetlands Centre and Reserve and take a short walk from the interpretation centre
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See the picturesque Tamar Valley from the top of Brady’s Lookout State Reserve
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Take a drive through the Tamar Valley past vineyards, orchards, dairies, salmon farms, truffle woods and olive groves and stop into any one of the tasting centres or cellar doors for a chat with the locals
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If there’s still time, visit Seahorse World and see platypuses and echidnas at nearby Platypus House, Beauty Point
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The brave of heart might take a Launceston City Ghost Tour in the evening
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Overnight Launceston
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Launceston and Tamar Valley
Distance and drive time: 173 km - 2 hr 30 min -
Go to the Harvest Market and pick up fresh local produce (every Saturday)
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Visit the Treetops Adventure Hollybank and experience a zipline or Segway tour
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Try lavender chocolate at the Bridestowe Lavender Estate
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Drop into a Pipers River winery for more cool climate and sparkling wine tastings
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From George Town, join the Low Head Penguin Tours before driving back to Launceston (45 mins)
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Overnight Launceston
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Launceston
Distance and drive time: 7 km - 20 min -
See fine Tasmanian design at the Design Tasmania Centre
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Take in an exhibition at Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
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Take the world’s longest single-span chairlift over Cataract Gorge
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Depart Launceston
Cataract Gorge / Credit: Jarrad Seng