Local Attractions
- Seahorse World & Luncheon Restaurant
- A collection of aquariums featuring Seahorses, as well as other endangered and rare species. Situated on Inspection Head Wharf at Beauty Point.
- Platypus House
- A rare and unique display of platypuses, and echidnas. Situated next to Seahorse World
- Tamar Valley Wholefoods
- Situated in Beaconsfield has a large selection of organic foods and also serves superb light lunches, beautiful desserts, and great coffee.
- Beauty Point Motor Hotel
- Bistro overlooking Beauty Point marina. 300m from Pomona.
- Tamar Cove Restaurant
- Featuring a extensive menu with seafood a specialty, just 800m from Pomona.
- The Shuttlefish Ferry
- A cosy ferry service between Beauty Point and Georgetown, also offering trips to Low Head and Bell Bay. Other tours by arrangement.
- Tamar River Cruises
- Daily cruises departing Launceston to the Batman Bridge and return. Lunch provided, full range of drinks available. www.tamarrivercruises.com.au
- Strathlyn
- Superb restaurant combining the culinary talents of Daniel Alps and the great wines of the Pipers Brook group, wine tastings daily.
- Dalrymple Winery
- Smaller winery specializing in their award winning Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wines.www.dalrymplevineyards.com.au
- Bay of Fires Winery
- - Part of the BLR Hardy group this winery features an exciting range of new Tasmanian wines and a casual style café.
- Artisan Gallery & Wine Centre
- As well as a working potters studio, the gallery showcases fine art & craft by other artists in a variety of mediums. There is also wine tastings & sales of some of Tasmania's smaller boutique wines. www.artisangallery.com.au
- Lavender House
- Providing the total lavender experience, with a range of varieties flowering from August to January, a extensive range of products produced in house, and tearooms featuring gourmet treats. www.lavender-lady.com
- Glengarry Bush Maze
- A formal hedge maze and coffee shop.
- Beaconsfield Gold & Heritage Museum
- Museum of artifacts from the old gold mines as well memorabilia from Beaconsfield and the Tamar Valley.
- Penguin Tours
- Evening tours experiencing the fairy penguins arriving back on shore after a days fishing, and making their way back to the burrows. www.penguintours.com.au
- Tiger Wilderness Tours
- A variety of tours around the Tamar Valley, as well as tours to Cradle Mt. and beyond. Half and full day wine tours available. www.tigerwilderness.com.au
- Tamar Island Wetlands
- Interpretation centre and boardwalk, with bird hides to view the many waterbirds on the island.
- Narawntapu National Park
- A coastal park between the Tamar River and the Rubicon River featuring Wombats and wallabies, deserted beaches, coastal walks, and bird hides for observing the abundant waterbirds.
- Howell Gorge
- Undeveloped park on the Beaconsfield/Frankford road featuring a rainforest walk between 2 waterfalls.
- Notley Fern Gorge
- A short walk through a valley of beautiful man ferns amid the rainforest.
- Pipers Brook Vineyard
- The main vineyard of the Pipers Brook group, with a self drive tour through the vines. Tastings of Pipers Brook and Ninth Island wines, as well as the Winery Café featuring lunches and morning and afternoon teas.
- Valleybrook Wine Tours
- Half & full day wine tours around the Tamar Valley and Pipers Brook areas.www.valleybrook.com.au
- Moores Hill Estate
- Newly established cellar door in the heart of the Tamar Valley with a superb range of whites and reds. www.mooreshill.com.au
- Holm Oak Vineyards
- A boutique family owned winery located in the Tamar Valley producing beautiful Riesling and elegant Pinot Noir wines. www.holmoakvineyards.com.au
- Treeform Gallery
- Treeform Gallery - Beautiful handcrafted Tasmanian timber furniture, souvenir and gift lines. www.treeform.com.au
- Iron Pot Bay Wines
- A small vineyard featuring terrific wines served at the riverbank tasting room adjacent to the Batman Bridge. Iron Pot Bay Wines is now only open by appointment
- Strawberry & Salmon Farms
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