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Launceston Basin Chairlift

Launceston Basin Chairlift lets you view magnificent Cataract Gorge from above, located in northern Tasmania. Take in the spectacular features of Cataract Gorge from this single-span chairlift. View the South Esk River in a serene or turbulent mood after a flood as well as tree rhododendrons and fern glades. It takes about eight minutes to take the ride across Cataract Gorge and First Basin. Top speed is a sedate one metre per second, but usually the chairlift runs slower than that to afford passengers a longer ride. It is about 457 metres (1462 feet) from station to station, with a

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Bass & Flinders Centre

The Bass and Flinders Centre is centrally located in George Town on Tasmania’s Tamar River. In 1798, the explorers Bass and Flinders were dispatched to ‘Van Diemen’s Land’ to ascertain if Tasmania was an island or not. They sailed with a crew of eight in Her Majesty’s Colonial Sloop Norfolk right into the Tamar River and anchored off what is now George Town. In 1998, Bern Cuthbertson in the replica Norfolk, re-enacted the Bass and Flinders journey. Like Bass and Flinders, Bern established a relationship with George Town and asked if she could be berthed on the banks of the

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Cove Gallery (Risby Cove)

The Cove Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Strahan on Tasmania’s west coast. Strahan is four-and-a-half hours west of Hobart (298 kilometres/185 miles) and south-west of Launceston (290 kilometres/180 miles). The Cove Gallery is part of Strahan’s waterfront Risby Cove accommodation complex. The Gallery is housed within a converted, century-old sawmill workshop and the exposed-beam framework compliments an eclectic collection of work by Tasmanian artists. Paintings, photography, jewellery, ceramics and glass and textile art are featured in the collection. Work by Tasmanian furniture designers and sculptors using rare Tasmanian timbers, such as Huon and King Billy pine, sassafras and

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Claremont Golf Club

The Claremont Golf Club is a metropolitan course north of Hobart in southern Tasmania. Claremont is a suburb of Hobart, 10 minutes’ drive north of the city centre (12 kilometres). The Claremont Golf Club features undulating fairways with water views from nine holes. The course has watered grass greens and tees, a few hills and bunkers and players here will enjoy some excellent par three holes. The Derwent River is a constant backdrop and also acts as a boundary for a number of fairways. The Club has a resident golf professional, practice fairway and putting green, and buggies and carts

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Narryna Heritage Museum

Narryna is a beautiful Georgian home, now open to the public, set in an old-world garden, in the heart of Battery Point, Hobart''s original village. The home was builit over a three-year period by sea captain Andrew Haigh, who purchased two acres of land from the Reverand Robert Knopwood (the colony''s first, and clergyman). At the time it was one of three houses in Battery Point and the land extended through to Salamanca Square and Haigh''s warehouse. Former owners include George Washington Walker, a Quaker missionary and founder of the Hobart Savings Bank. Narryna has a nationally significant collection of

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Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Brighton, in Tasmania’s South. At Bonorong, the Tasmanian devils are active during the day so you can view them at any time. The park also boasts wombats, koalas, birds, quolls and many amazing natives. A real highlight is over 80 free-ranging kangaroos that you can walk right next to and scratch under the chin, and receive complimentary kangaroo food on entry. Bonorong offers a very hands on experience rare in other zoos and wildlife parks across the world, allowing you to view and share special moments with Australia’s unique wildlife. Your entry will also

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Tasmania Zoo

1166 Ecclestone Road, Launceston Tasmania Tasmania Zoo is the state's only fully-accredited Zoo, near Launceston in Tasmania’s north. Set amongst extensive natural bushland, the zoo has

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Port Arthur Historic Site

Port Arthur Historic Site, Port Arthur Tasmania Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula is Australia’s most intact and evocative convict site. Port Arthur is one of Australia’s

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3950 Cradle Mountain Road, Cradle Mountain Tasmania Explore the mysterious world of the Tasmanian Devil at Devils@Cradle Tasmanian devil sanctuary, northwest Tasmania. It is located just 500 metres from

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Tasmanian Arboretum Inc. – The

46 Old Tramway Road, Devonport Tasmania The Arboretum is a 66 hectare nature reserve near Devonport in Tasmania’s North-West. Only a few kilometres from Devonport but a million miles f

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Hellyers Road Distillery

153 Old Surrey Road, Burnie Tasmania Hellyers Road Distillery, in Burnie, north west Tasmania, is Australia’s largest single malt whisky distillery. Burnie is Tasmania’s four

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Platypus House

200 Flinders Street, Beauty Point Tasmania Platypus House offers the opportunity to view live platypuses and echidnas at Beauty Point, Tasmania. Marvel at these unique animals in daylight condi

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Inverawe Native Gardens

1565 Channel Highway, Margate Tasmania Tasmania’s largest landscaped native garden is situated 15 minutes drive from Hobart, Tasmania’s capital. Be inspired by this garden with

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Nant Distillery

Nant Lane, Bothwell Tasmania Nant Distillery, nestled in the Central Highlands north west of Hobart, produces handcrafted single malt Tasmanian whisky. Located on the Nant Estate

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Goaty Hill Wines

530 Auburn Road, Kayena Tasmania Goaty Hill Wines is located in the picturesque West Tamar region north of Launceston, Tasmania. As the vineyard has now reached its full potential, p

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J Boag and Son Brewery

39 William Street, Launceston Tasmania Discover the ultimate beer lover's experience; take a tour James Boag’s Historic Brewery in Launceston, Tasmania. Tours start and finish at the

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Tasmania Things To Do

Launceston Basin Chairlift

Bass & Flinders Centre

Cove Gallery (Risby Cove)

Claremont Golf Club

Narryna Heritage Museum

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

Tasmania Zoo

Port Arthur Historic Site

devils@cradle

Tasmanian Arboretum Inc. – The

Hellyers Road Distillery

Platypus House

Inverawe Native Gardens

Nant Distillery

Goaty Hill Wines

J Boag and Son Brewery

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