Few destinations can pull off what Tasmania does in combining the world’s freshest and finest produce with the most adventurous wilderness. With 19 national parks covering 40% of Australia’s island state, native animals and ancient forests combine to create the cleanest and greenest environment possible. These pristine forests, productive agricultural lands and pristine seas provide a natural supermarket of deliciously fresh produce. Dine on succulent seafood like oysters, trout, lobster, abalone, scallops and salmon. Enjoy Tasmania’s unique leatherwood honey, pepperberries, Cape Grim beef and premium wines from over 200 vineyards.
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Distance and drive time: 7 km – 20 min
Visit Launceston City Park and stroll through the gardens
See fine Tasmanian design at the Design Tasmania Centre
Take the world’s longest single-span chairlift over Cataract Gorge
Join Tamar River Cruises and experience the beauty of the region from the water
Overnight Launceston
Distance and drive time: 60 km – 1 hr
Distance and drive time: 166 km – 2 hr 25 min
Overnight Launceston
Distance and drive time: 110 km – 2 hr
Overnight Quamby Estate or Red Feather Inn at Hagley
Distance and drive time: 125 km – 1 hr 50 min
Head to Mole Creek and tour the glow worm caves at Mole Creek Caves
Stop at The Honey Farm in Chudleigh for honey tastings
Visit 41° South salmon and ginseng farm at Deloraine
and pick up some fresh smoked baby salmon
Drop in at Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café for fresh raspberries
Try a some uniquely Tasmanian wasabi or bush pepper cheese at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm
Depart Devonport Airport