Australia · TOURS IN LAUNCESTON
Every trip has one free day too few. These 9 tours in Launceston justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Paddle Coles Bay into Freycinet National Park in a stable double kayak with a professional guide. Expect coaching, warm jackets, dry bags, local stories, and a midway stop with a hot drink and gourmet cookie. Morning, afternoon, and sunset departures are available, with weather-based route changes for safety.
“Great evening on the water to watch the sunset over the bay. Very relaxed paddle with expert instruction. Highly recommend.”
Set out from Coles Bay at 9:45 am for a 4.5-hour cruise along Freycinet National Park. Expect granite cliffs, white beaches, caves, wildlife sightings, local commentary, and an optional seasonal lunch. The boat returns to Jetty Road, with no hotel pickup included.
“What an awesome day! The tour was fantastic! The staff on the boat were simply wonderful and it’s well worth making the trip around Freycinet!”
Spend about 6.5 hours touring three or four Tamar Valley vineyards from Launceston with guide Terry. Taste cool-climate wines, hear local stories, enjoy a Tasmanian produce lunch, and let the operator handle the driving. Groups are capped at 11, with hotel or accommodation pickup and return included.
“A small group of people travelling together along with wonderful Terry as a chauffeur. It’s cosy, and cheerful.”
Spend 50 minutes aboard the Lady Launceston, an 1890s-style vessel, cruising from Kings Wharf and Seaport into Cataract Gorge. Your English-speaking skipper points out local history, folklore, cliffs, and river sights. The boat uses a quiet electric drive inside the gorge, giving you clear views and a calm ride. Meet at the Cruise Terminal Booking Office.
“Really informative, Captain Josh was great and it was a really fantastic cruise. Awesome way to see Cataract Gorge.”
Travel from Launceston to Cradle Mountain with guides such as Ben, David, Dale, or Steve. Visit Sheffield, walk through cool rainforest, see Dove Lake, Glacier Rock, and the Boatshed, and enjoy lunch and snacks. The day runs in all weather, so bring warm layers and waterproof gear.
“I can’t speak highly enough of this experience. Everything about is was well organised from the time we made the booking right through to the day itself. Communication was excellent and our driver Steve was knowledgeable, welcoming and very accommodating. The coach was comfortable and the stop along the way at Sheffield was interesting. Cradle Mountain itself and the surrounding national park was spectacular as we had beautiful warm weather and clear skies. These aren’t things within the control of the tour providers but definitely made the trip more enjoyable. The provided lunch and snacks were ample and tasty with plenty of time allowed to complete the simpler walks. The…”
Spend 270 minutes aboard Schouten Passage II, cruising from Coles Bay along Freycinet’s granite coast toward Wineglass Bay. Enjoy a Tasmanian-style Ploughman’s lunch, onboard commentary, viewing decks, and the chance to see dolphins, seals, penguins, whales, and seabirds. Skipper Noah and the crew are known for lively, attentive service.
“Great commentary, staff were terrific and scenery was outstanding.”
Spend 50 minutes cruising from Home Point Parade past Kings Wharf, Seaport, and Launceston’s riverfront before entering Cataract Gorge. Lady Launceston uses a quiet electric drive inside the gorge, giving you clear views of the cliffs. Live commentary comes from captains such as Josh, James, and Callum. The 11:30 am departure suits a short Launceston visit.
“The tour was excellent. Our tour guide was very friendly & informative pointing out all the area’s of interest”
Spend four hours aboard the Tamar Odyssey, cruising from Launceston toward Batman Bridge and into Cataract Gorge. Captain-led commentary covers local history, wildlife, vineyards, and rural life. Morning tea, buffet lunch, Tasmanian cheese, fruit, wine, beer, tea, and coffee are included. The boat is wheelchair accessible.
“We had a wonderful time, the Captain was full of information, the crew were very attentive to our needs and the lunch was delicious, muffins and fruit cake for morning tea, then a wine and beer tasting, followed by lunch which was an assortment of focaccias and subs, the fruit, cheeses and crackers.”
Take a 50-minute cruise from Launceston’s riverfront past Kings Wharf and Seaport, then enter Cataract Gorge aboard the 1890s-style Lady Launceston. The boat’s quiet electric drive gives you clear views of the cliffs while an English-speaking skipper explains local history and folklore. An open ticket lets you choose a departure on your selected day.
“A gentle way to start a Sunday and get a quick overview of some history of the town. Great value that your ticket also unlocks discounts at local cafes and restaurants - highly recommend. Mark was our guide and he was very friendly and professional.”
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