Northern Tasmania

North East Tasmania extends down the east coast to the Freycinet Peninsula, inland to the Central Highlands and north to the coast at Devonport. Fertile, agricultural inland, pristine beaches, fishing villages, world class scenery and history at every turn.

Flinders Island - Flinders Island and its surrounding islands are all that remain of the land bridge that once connected Tasmania to mainland Australia.

Launceston is the commercial centre of northern Tasmania and Australia's third oldest city. Known for it's huge number of fine parks and gardens and there is no shortage of National Trust classified historical buildings. Launceston is an ideal base to explore the many natural, scenic, creative and historic attractions of the Tamar Valley. A quick flight from Melbourne or Sydney, Launceston Tamar Valley region is a 'sensational' place to visit - for a short break or a major holiday.

St Helens and the North East - St Helens is the largest town on the north-east coast is known as the game fishing capital of Tasmania. From St Helens you can explore Binalong Bay and Bay of Fires, which extend to Eddystone Point.
Situated 164km east of Launceston, Ansons Bay is a small fishing village in the far north eastern coast. Explore the farmland town of Scottsdale or the classified historic town of Derby. Bridport, in the northeast of Tasmania, is known for its beautiful secluded beaches and contrasting lush landscapes.

Freycinct and the East Coast is a coast of national parks, the Douglas-Apsley, Freycinet is a bushwalkers and sea kayakers paradise and Maria Island, with its history, walks and fauna is worth a visit. East Coast towns include Bicheno, Coles Bay and Swansea. Swansea overlooks Great Oyster Bay and is about halfway up the east coast of Tasmania.

The Heritage Highway, between Launceston and Hobart - Discover beautiful country scenery, colonial towns and villages where Georgian cottages line quiet streets. Towns include Perth, Evandale, Ross, Oatlands and Campbell Town.

From the breathtaking scenery of Wilderness World Heritage areas, King Island's world renown produce, fishing and farming history, rugged coastlines and the world's cleanest air!

King Island lies in the path of the Roaring Forties, westerlies that endlessly circle the world's southern latitudes. King Island is an island of long empty beaches, clean air, offshore reefs, rocky coasts and shipwrecks. King Islanders have a special relationship with the sea. The kelpies harvest bull kelp tossed onto the shore, while cray fishermen and abalone divers fish the rich waters. Don't forget to visit the King Island Dairy and cheese factory and the tallest lighthouse in the Southern Hemisphere.

Stanley and the North West - From Burnie the highway follows the coast westward, between Bass Strait and green, fertile farmland. Butting out to sea there are massive bluffs - Table Cape, Rocky Cape and Circular Head. Explore the quaint town of Wynyard or ride the chairlift to the summit of The Nut near Stanley or explore the remote surfing area on Tasmania's west coast, Marrawah. Marrawah is on Tasmania's remote and rugged far northwest coast.

Devonport, Cradle Mountain and The Great Western Tiers area encompasses the busy city of Devonport, home of the Bass Strait passenger service, the rugged cliffs of Cradle Mountain and World Heritage Area wilderness and, charming seaside and farming towns. If you are travelling to Tasmania on the Spirit of Tasmania, then Devonport will be your first port of call. Local towns include Westbury, Penguin, Ulverstone, Latrobe, Railton, Mole Creek, Cradle Mountain (one of the most popular natural areas in Tasmania), Port Sorell, Deloraine and Sheffield.

Queenstown, Strahan and the West Coast - Strahan is the major harbour town on Tasmania's west coast and is the gateway to the World Heritage Area of the Gordon and Franklin Rivers. Strahan is renowned for its breathtaking beauty and majestic scenery. Discover 100 years of mining and community history at the Eric Thomas Galley Museum in Queenstown. Enjoy a boat cruise on the harbour in the beautifully quiet village of Strahan. Go gem fossicking in search of your fortune in the rich lands around Zeehan.