Accommodation in Beauty Point

Tamar River Valley, Tasmania

The Shuttlefish Ferry

A cosy ferry service between Beauty Point and Georgetown, also offering trips to Low Head and Bell Bay. Other tours by arrangement.

Seahorse World

Seahorse World provides a unique insight into the mystical, intriguing and lovable seahorse from birth, in a working farm. When touring the working aquarium you will be accompanied by informative guides providing an educational experience. At Seahorse World you will be introduced to the Weedy Sea Dragons and other endangered species.

Platypus House

A rare and unique display of platypuses, water rats, butterflies and creepy crawlies. Situated next to Seahorse World at Beauty Point

Beaconsfield Gold Shaft

The whole family can enjoy this fascinating museum with over 30 visitor-activated displays. Allow 1 hour minimum to explore the complex. BBQ, picnic area, park and playground facilities. Just a 30 Minute drive from Launceston.

Food and Wine

With over 21 vineyards joining together to form the Tamar Valley wine route, you can tailor your own wine and food experience. Quite a few vineyards have wine tastings, cellar door sales and their own restaurants. Why not sample fresh farm produce from one of the many farm gates all over the valley.

Narawntapu National Park

A coastal park between the Tamar River and the Rubicon River featuring Wombats and wallabies, deserted beaches, coastal walks, and bird hides for observing the abundant waterbirds.

Notley Fern Gorge

Experience a short walk in this stunning rain forest wilderness area just 24km northwest of Launceston.

Artisan Gallery & Wine Centre

As well as a working potters studio, the gallery showcases fine art & craft by other artists in a variety of mediums. There is also wine tastings & sales of some of Tasmania's smaller boutique wines.

Penguin Tours

Evening tours experiencing the fairy penguins arriving back on shore after a days fishing, and making their way back to their burrows.

Tamar River Cruises

Launceston sits at the fork of the Tamar, North Esk and South Esk Rivers. You can explore these rivers aboard the Odyssey cruiser, departing and returning to Home Point in Launceston.

Tasmanian Lavender Fields

A total lavender experience. The collection flowers
Aug-Jun. Manufacturing toiletries, herbal pillows, gourmet treats. Fragrant fields, glorious gardens, gift shops, tearooms.

Hillwood Strawberry Farm

Open 365 days a year 8.00am-5.30pm. Pick your own strawberries, raspberries and other berry fruits in season or purchase already picked. Free tastings of fruit wine cheese and vinegars. Strawberries and raspberries with cream and / or ice-cream.

Krazy Putt Mini Golf

A totally unique 18 hole mini-putt designed to be fun for children and challenging for adults. Each hole has a KRAZY obstacle to get through, around or over. All equipment provided. Open 7 days per week, 365 days a year.

Launceston Cataract Gorge

The Gorge Reserve is a place filled with the stories and memories of our past. Between the towering granite facades, you'll find walking and hiking tracks, lookouts, pool, suspension bridge, Victorian gardens, peacocks, interpretation centre and the longest single chairlift in the world.