Ports of call
Hobart and Devonport are popular ports of call for both Cruise Line tours, and Naval ships from around the world. Hobart is the largest city in Tasmania, and boasts many attractions, and is most famous for it's beautiful habour, fishing industry, Markets, and Mt. Wellington, where those adventurous enough to make there way to the summit, are rewarded with one of the most splinded panoramic sights in the Southern Hemiphere. |
A PLACE OF BEAUTY
Discovered by explorer Able Tasman, the island was first called Van Dieman's Land, After a Dutch governor. It's capital city is the beautiful port of Hobart, gateway to Antartica. Other names for the island include The Treasure Island,and The Apple Island, |
Launceston, Tassie's Northern Port City
A sister city to it's namesake in England, Launceston is the bussiness hub of Northern Tasmania. Situated some 30 klm inland from the mouth of the beautiful Tamar River. The picturesque community is surrounded by farm land, world class vineyards, and is rich in historical attractions such as Penny Royal Gun Powder Mill, and the Launceston Gorge Reserve.
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Visit the Glengarry Bush Maze, Seahorse World, Beaconsfield Grubb Shaft Gold Mine, The Penny Royal, The National Automobile Musium of Tasmania, Grindelwald Swiss Village, The Penguin Tours at Low Head, Hillwood Strawberry Farm, The Metal and Copperart Gallery at Carrick, The Evandale Market, Take a cruise on the beautiful Tamar River aboard the Tamar River Cruises Odyssey. There are many other fine attractions and wonderful wineries to visit on your tour of the Launceston / Tamar River region. |
TASSIE
Friendly people, Fine food and wine, an abudance of natural attractions, and a temperate climate are just some of what makes Tassie a world class vacation destination.
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