Tours and Trips in Launceston

Cover the three top highlights of Tasmania on a 3-day tour that visits Cradle Mountain, Freycinet National Park and Port Arthur. Arrange for your own accommodation in Launceston and Hobart, and leave the rest to the pros. Enjoy walking around Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, then spend a day in Freycinet National Park to see Wineglass Bay and other landmarks. From Hobart, head to the Port Arthur Historic Site for a guided walking tour and harbor cruise, and see the historic town of Richmond and Mt Wellington upon your return.

The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania in Launceston features rotating displays of cars, motorcycles, and memorabilia about the history of automobiles in Australia. See vintage vehicles, and shop for motoring merchandise at the gift shop.

Located near the tip of the UNESCO-listed Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Cradle Mountain is a popular hiking location with impressive scenic views. Instead of joining a large and loud tour group, explore the Cradle Mountain National Park in a small group, preserving the peace and tranquility of this alpine landscape. Walk along rugged hills and through dense Tasmanian forest, stopping for a rest at the glassy Dove Lake, nestled among the mountains.

Go deep into the pristine Tasmanian forest, and experience a remote wilderness of waterfalls, glacial lakes, rainforest and wildlife on this day trip from Launceston to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Inside the World Heritage"“listed park, take walks through the forest and admire views of the craggy peak of Cradle Mountain towering above Dove Lake. You'll also stop by attractions like the Ashgrove Cheese Farm for a taste of regional culinary delights.

At Josef Chromy Wines, a high-tech winery whose modern production facility sits amid a beautiful vineyard landscape near Launceston, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour to learn how Tasmania's cool-climate grapes are turned into varietals like pinot noir and sauvignon blanc. Stroll through the vineyard with a winery host and see some of the winemaking equipment before a wine-tasting session that includes both mature and young wines. Then enjoy a 2-course lunch with wine pairings in the tasting room, located in a renovated building that dates back to the 1880s. This tour does not include transportation.

Discover the spectacular scenery and unique cultural history of Tasmania's East Coast on this 4-day tour that takes you from Launceston to Hobart.  Get your feet wet at the famously beautiful beaches of the Bay of Fires, catch the ferry to Bruny Island for some wallaby spotting, take in the views from Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay, and explore Tasmania's convict heritage with a harbor cruise and tour of Port Arthur's former prison settlement. Stay in hand-picked hotels each night, and taste local treats like Pyengana cheese, fresh berries, and gourmet chocolates along the way.

Enjoy a full-day tour that takes in Freycinet National Park, including Wineglass Bay, Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville lookout among other top sites. See the sights up close during several short nature walks in Freycinet National Park, and then return to Launceston.

Travel across Tasmania one way from Launceston to Hobart via Freycinet National Park and the famously beautiful Wineglass Bay. Have time for walking and sightseeing in the national park, then make stops for seafood, wine, and other treats at Freycinet Marine Farm and the Devils Corner Winery before evening drop-off in Hobart.

Come and experience the history elegance and style of one of Australia's`s finest automobile museums. The museum features constantly changing displays of cars and motorcyles. The museums gift shop will delight people of all ages with one of Australia's largest ranges of motoring merchandise available. The Family Pass is valid for 2 Adults and 1-8 Children, the children must be under the age of 16.

A visit to Cradle Mountain is a must-do when visiting Launceston. Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness Heritage Area and considered one of Tasmania's most iconic landmarks, Cradle Mountain offers excellent hiking opportunities in a spectacular natural setting. Your guide tailors your tour to your interests, with the option to take an easier walk to Dove Lake, or a more challenging hike up the mountain. Enjoy informative commentary, sweeping views, wildlife sightings of wombats and wallabies, and stops in Sheffield and at the Ashgrove Cheese Factory en route.