Accommodation in Beauty Point

Tamar River Valley, Tasmania

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, creepy crawlies, echidnas and coffee shop. Situated next to Seahorse World at Beauty Point.

Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre

The whole family can enjoy this fascinating museum with over 30 visitor-activated displays including new display of the 2006 Mine Disaster and Rescue. 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.

Hillwood Berry Farm and Cafe

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.

Tasmania Zoo

Just an easy half hour drive away from the bustle of Launceston brings you to Launceston Lakes. You will find Tasmanian Devils, parrots, emus, owls, alpacas and other exotic animals in our Wildlife Park. Test your skills and fly fish for trout in our well stocked lakes.

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.

Lavender House Distillery at Rowella

Lavender House has forged a fine reputation for both the quality of the Visitor Experience and the quality of the Fine Australian Aromatics that have been manufactured there since 1991.