The Tamar Valley Region

The Tamar Valley waterway stretches 40km from Launceston to the Bass Strait, and has many renowned attractions, including the fabulous Notley Fern Gorge, and the quirky Swiss village ‘Grindelwald’, which nestles in tranquil Tasmanian farmland.

The Tamar Valley has a strong heritage and, for those interested in its past, Beaconsfield is a great place to start exploring. North of Launceston on the west side of the Tamar River, Beaconsfield is known for its gold mine, and brick ruins still dominate the town. Beaconsfield thrived on the goldrush, and in its heyday was one of Tasmania’s biggest towns. The Grubb Shaft today houses an award-winning museum. Low Head, at the mouth of the Tamar, is known for its pilot station, Australia's oldest continuously operating.

For the nature-lovers, the Waterbird Haven at Rosevears is a must-see display of native and exotic birds in aviaries along 500m of shoreline. Further north at Low Head, fairy penguins may be seen in the coastal scrubland, while the Tamar Island boardwalk, located just north of Launceston allows visitors to stroll over wetlands and see water-birds in their native habitat.

For those who appreciate wine. the Tamar Valley offers much to get excited about. Nestled throughout the valley are a number of fine vineyards, producing an array of world-class wines.

Millpoint Manor offers the perfect base for your Tamar Valley adventures.