Launceston tours, things to do and tickets

Your driver and wine tour guide will take you to the best wine experiences at a variety of Tamar Valley cellar doors. We include lunch with a glass of wine at either a restaurant or a vineyard cellar door. Our wine tours are fully inclusive and have repeatedly been awarded excellent reviews on TripAdvisor. We increase wine tasting pleasure by telling the backstory of the region, its vineyards and winemakers. Our group size is usually 8 guests or less with solo travellers and groups welcome. All guests must be at least 18 years of age.

Get back to nature on a full-day, small group tour of Cradle Mountain National Park. Go for walks in the temperate rainforest, enjoy lunch at the historic Waldheim Chalet, and more.

Departing and returning to Launceston the Cradle Mountain National Park day tour allows you to experience the region on a fully inclusive, professionally guided tour for all ages.

Tour Highlights:
• Dove Lake walk
• Glacier rock
• Waldheim Chalet
• Sheffield Murals

See the best of Tasmania’s West and East Coasts in 5 action-packed days on this journey around the island, including visits to all the major attractions.

Join your driver and wine tour guide to experience some of the finest Tamar Valley wines. Enjoy lunch with a glass of wine and commentary from an expert wine guide.

Discover Tasmania’s alpine heart and tick the World-Heritage-listed site of Cradle Mountain off your bucket list on a guided day trip from Launceston.

Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston's delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston's spectacular Cataract Gorge, as we engage the Lady Launceston's unique silent electric drive. View the sheer cliffs from the comfortable seats, appreciate the unobstructed views on the multi award winning 1890's style vessel and enjoy the skippers captivating commentary on the history of this fascinating area.

Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston's riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings; churches, pubs and significant homesteads. Sample the rich diversity of life as we cruise past quaint riverfront communities, vineyards and farms, to the notable Batman Bridge. The Tamar Valley is steeped with romance and studded with bushrangers, explorers and tales of gold diggers. Australia's longest navigable estuarine river has many natural coves and protected inlets provide sanctuary for thousands of native water birds which can only be seen on the river.

Explore Tasmania's nature, wildlife, and history on this 7-day highlights tour. See the best of the island from the wild west coast to the east coast, Cradle Mountain, and the Tasman Peninsula.

Our most popular Tamar Valley Wine Tour is a relaxing full day tour and is inclusive of a delicious lunch and complimentary glass of wine. 

For the Full Day Tamar Valley Wine Tour, we pick you up from your Launceston accommodation. You are then personally driven to each vineyard in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle by a fully accredited, friendly guide. We normally visit at least five vineyards of various styles and sizes on this tour, but you set the pace.

At the vineyards you will have the opportunity to meet & engage with the winemakers and cellar door experts. You are able to take the experience home and purchase wines at each of the vineyards we visit. Freight to your home can be arranged if you wish.

All your wine tastings and lunch are included in the price of this tour.  Following your day out, we will drop you off at your Launceston accommodation.

Cradle Mountain is a not to be missed highlight when visiting Launceston, Tasmania. Discover this amazing wilderness area as you enjoy 5-hours exploring the Cradle Mountain day walking area, with a variety of short and longer walking options. See beautiful Dove Lake, climb to a lofty peak for amazing views, discover the local wombats and the natural history of this World Heritage environment.

Highlights
• Explore Cradle Mountain National Park & World Heritage Area (4-5 hours)
• Stand on the shore of the spectacular setting of Dove Lake
• Enjoy some short introductory walks and interpretation to the area
• Walk along the “Rainforest City” & “Pencil Pine Falls” tracks
• Take on the Dove Lake circuit walk (easy grade 6km’s)
• Or, take on the harder walk to the lofty views of Marion’s Lookout (medium grade 3 hours)
• Explore the historic Weindorfers Chalet

Short on time? The Half-Day Tamar Valley Wine Tour is perfect for you and is inclusive of a local cheese platter and a complimentary glass of wine. 

For the Half-Day Tamar Valley Wine Tour, we pick you up from your Launceston accommodation. You are then personally driven to each vineyard in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle by a fully-accredited, friendly guide. We visit three vineyards of various sizes and styles on this tour, but you set the pace.

As with our full-day tour you will have the opportunity to meet and engage with winemakers and cellar door experts. You are able to take the experience home by purchasing wines at each of the vineyards we visit. Freight to your home is included and can be arranged if you wish.

Following your afternoon out, we will drop you off at your Launceston accommodation.

All your wine tastings, cheese platter and freight are included in the price of this tour. 

Visit one of the world’s Top 10 most beautiful beaches, discover convict history and relax at a vineyard in this not to be missed East Coast adventure.

Take a short guided tour of the scenic Tamar river on pedal powered canoes. The unique Mirage drive foot powered flippers let your legs do all the hard work while your hands are free to steer and take photos.

Awaken your senses to the magnificent splendour that is Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park on this full-day tour from Launceston.

Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston's riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings: St Mathias Church and the Rosevears Pub. Experience the variety of life as we cruise past charming riverfront communties, vineyards and farms, to historical Rosevears and Windemere districts. This fascinating collection of history, fauna and people at work, rest and play makes an absorbing narrative which will touch, intrigue and inspire. The best vantage point to view the Tamar Valley.

Spend six days exploring the best of Tasmania, see all the major highlights and attractions as well as some hidden treasures. Discover the stunning island as part of a small group and tour guide.

Enjoy an evening visit to Devils@Cradle Wildlife Sanctuary for a guided tour during feeding time. Learn about Tasmanian Devils and the threats they face from a passionate zookeeper.

Our tours offer guests an active day walking in nature while enjoying the beautiful surrounds . On this tour we Visit Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park with opportunities to enjoy the local seafood, ice-cream & history along the way. Tour itineraries are fast paced and active designed to fit in as much as possible into the day, including hiking, sightseeing, and many stops along the way. We do offer shorter walking options for our guests wanting an easier day out.

Highlights
• Explore Freycinet National Park
• Walk to the spectacular Wineglass Bay Lookout
• Option to extend your walk to the white sands of Wineglass Bay
• Visit beautiful Honeymoon Bay
• Take in the spectacular 360 degree views on the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk
• Devils Corner Winery, fresh seafood from Freycinet Marine Farm
• Wine Tasting at Devil’s Corner (own expense)
• Visit the historic town of Campbell Town and the Convict Brick Trail.

The eGuide Cradle Mountain transfer service is officially licenced by National Parks Tasmania to transfer visitors to Cradle Mountain and fully accredited with the Transport Tasmania. Recognised as the number one tour operator in Australia by ReviewPro.

Our guide/drivers are passionate about Tasmania and very knowledgeable on the local area and will be very pleased to answer any questions you might have and will point out items of interest on the journey from Launceston to Cradle Mountain.

We pass on the way Sheffield our home town and the closest town to Cradle Mountain.

If you need a return transfer to Launceston do ask us at eGuide and we can arrange.

The eGuide Cradle Mountain transfer service is perfect for anyone starting the Overland Track and we take many walkers doing the Overland Track who arrive into Launceston.

If you are staying at Cradle Mountain do book your Cradle Mountain hotel early as at peak times they do book up.