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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedMar 31, 2023
How long is the drive from Launceston to Devonport?
The direct drive from Launceston to Devonport is 63.4 mi (102 km), and should have a drive time of 1 hr 14 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Launceston to Devonport, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with top places to visit like Brickendon and City Park, or the ever-popular Woolmers Estate.
The top stops along the way from Launceston to Devonport (with short detours) are Cataract Gorge Reserve, Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal, and City Park. Other popular stops include Seahorse World, Tasmazia & The Village Of Lower Crackpot, and Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Woolmers Estate
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Tours & dining at a 19th-century manor house on a sprawling farm renowned for its rose garden.
July 2021. Woolmers Estate, located a few kilometres outside of Longford is a must if you're on the convict trail, or heritage trail around Tasmania. The estate offers a brilliant insight into the lives of the northern settlement years of Tasmania and the relationships between the free settlers and the convicts. Fairly well intact, there are many stories to be told here. Ensure that you book a house tour to explore the inside of the main estate building, and a convict tour to understand the stories of the past. This is a must for anyone looking for Tasmanian history, and a scarcely different story to that of Port Arthur.
Andrew — Google review
We attended at Woolmers Estate for the Convict Tour - our guide was very knowledgeable and asked our son questions along to way which kept him engaged and listening along the way.
It was a very hot day and I unfortunately got very burnt - yes I should have applied sunscreen before coming - but as a suggestion this could be provided in the shearing shed at the commencement of the tour?
We also went to the restaurant, which isn’t part of the estate, food was really nice, however menu wasn’t suitable for children at all
A K — Google review
Fabulous, historic home that lets you learn something about early colonial life plus a fascinating family. Add to this a beautiful, huge rose garden and a fantastic restaurant and gift shop. A must visit attraction.
Ian Sanders — Google review
An interesting art collection in the gallery and the buildings ĥold a lot of colonial history. Worth a walk around to see the rose garden when in bloom.
Smiley — Google review
Gardens stunning and staff very helpful.
Restaurant food was great a bit pricey and they were out of stock on a lot of options
Worth a visit
Carolann Krause — Google review
A wonderful place to visit, full of history. A must if you visit Longford. Beautiful gardens & historic buildings. Tours are available. There is also a really nice restaurant there with a gorgeous outlook, plus accomodation.
Alex Cieciwa — Google review
A beautiful place to visit. When we were there, there was a car club event so it was very busy, a good wait for cups of tea and coffee. I’m sure they did their best to get everyone sorted.
Christine Patching — Google review
Beautiful Estate with a fascinating history. Glorious rose gardens, and the grounds were immaculate. Our guide, Margaret, not only filled our ears and brains with amazing facts and stories, she also wrestled a Tasmanian Tiger Snake to the ground and returned it to the Estate's wilderness in order for the tour to continue. 10/10 recommend Margaret and the estate in general.
Kara Wilson-Yapp — Google review
Very nice historical area to wander around. Lovely gardens, nice set up. Very good lunch. Helpful staff, unfortunately no tours due to sickness. If you only have time for one, do Brickendon instead, but it is good to see both.
Gerry Buitendag — Google review
Woolmers Estate - One of eleven Australian convict sites awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO in 2010.
From entry to exit the staff were so helpful and informative. They are obviously as enchanted as we were by this incredible piece of history.
Go, take your time, soak in the history and smell the roses. It's worth it!
The estate was owned and built by Thomas Archer I, and then subsequently owned by six generations of Thomas Archers. Sadly, when Thomas Archer VI died in 1994 there were no heirs. The property and its contents were bequeathed to the Archer Historical Foundation, now the Woolmers Foundation.
Over the six generations things were subsequently added and changed, but the heart of the estate is essentially as it was 200 years ago. It is quite an amazing property to walk around. The main house is entry by tour only. We did the house tour and the convict tour and thoroughly enjoyed them both. You are guided by volunteers who know their stuff and their delivery shows the passion they have for this amazing property and its history.
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Jabinda Joey — Google review
What a fascinating place to see. We did the guided tour of the Homestead. Our Guide was a distant relative of the original owners and very knowledgeable. The Rise garden was something to see and smell. Loved our visit there.
Kerry Haddock — Google review
I was hooked listening to the story behind this beautiful property and the history. Take a trip back in time!
Therese Feldman — Google review
The estate has famous rose garden ,vintage cars and buildings on display. The visitor information centre has restaurant with various food options.The estate has an entry fee for visitors
An 1830s property offering rustic cottages, free breakfast and an open-air farm village museum.
Wonderfully historic cottages to stay in. Ours had a beautiful little garden. It was very well furnished and some of the best breakfast provisioning ever. It was our own little private haven, much nicer atmosphere than Woolmers. The staff were immediately available when needed and very friendly. It was wonderful to be surrounded by this great tourist attraction.
Gerry Buitendag — Google review
We stayed at Brickendon Pumpkin Cottage on the last night of our Tasmanian holiday, before heading out on the Devonport Ferry.
We found this stay to be the highlight of our trip. The cottage was so comfortable and charming, with everything you could need. We sat outside on the veranda all evening, with a cheese plate and some local wine, enjoying the extraordinary view and the spectacular sense of history of the site. My husband said it was the best place we have ever stayed, in 15 years of holidaying together.
We had thought about staying in one of the convict built residence, but decided on the cottage instead and were so glad we did - private, secluded, peaceful, with a glorious sense of a rolling countryside unfolding in front of us. This was a not to be missed experience.
Remarkable and highly recommended.
Katrina Nitschke — Google review
World heritage listed convict site, many of the old buildings and farm equipment still there to see and photograph. I was only there for a day visit. The accommodation cottages look comfortable from the outside.
Jack Barker — Google review
We stayed in the well equipped Farm Cottage that was originally built in 1831 and had a lovely time. Very peaceful and surrounded by historic buildings and widlife. We would love to stay again.
John Dinning — Google review
Very interesting self guided tour. Many original buildings still standing.
Worth the visit
Jane Hammer — Google review
We loved Brickendon Pumpkin Cottage! Accommodation was so comfortable and well set up. It was a pleasure to stay in a beautifully kept historical building. The provisions for breakfast were very much enjoyed and the fire set, all ready to light, with plenty of wood to keep it going was a delightful touch.
The grounds provide plenty of beautiful, quiet, country vistas to enjoy and the history of the buildings on the grounds is fascinating.
Being able to bring our dog made it all the more enjoyable.
We will definitely return 😊
Frances Farley — Google review
We love the Pumpkin Cottage and enjoyed our walks around the site.
Very comfortable bed, and good service. A good place to have a relaxing weekend.
David Klug — Google review
Amazing look into history and early settler and convict life
Daryn Chisholm — Google review
Beautiful little historic cottage, perfect place for relaxation. We felt like we had gone back in time. Perfect set up for us and our 2 well behaved English Bulldogs.
Cosy, private, well prepared breakfast provisions and fully self contained for preparing dinner. Definitely will return to spend longer, one night definitely not long enough.
Denice Davies — Google review
Historic. Calming and just wow. This little gem is well worth the visit. Ducks, chickens, turkeys, fowl of all varieties. Incredible information about the estates beginning and subsequent 7 generations in one family. There were easy access, very clean toilets. The grounds are mostly flat and simple to navigate for 9 years old to 90 year Olds. Give yourself an hour at least and think.about taking the walk over to Woolmers estate. Brilliant.
Vanessa Kerton — Google review
This place is absolutely amazing and we'll worth the time spent.
City Park is a large park located next to Launceston CBD. It has plenty of green space, benches and a playground for children, as well as a Japanese macaque enclosure with kids' activities. The gardens are full of flowers and the local wildlife includes several ducks, various birds and monkeys. City Park is worth a visit for anyone in Launceston.
Great place for a walk. Located centrally within Launceston. Has a play area for the kids. Others will enjoy the gardens full of flowers. Kids will also enjoy a ride on the kids train which takes around 10mins a quick tour around the park. The local wildlife consist of several ducks, various birds and monkeys. Worth a visit.
Paolo De Guzman — Google review
The Launceston Park is nicely located in the heart of the business district of town. It's not massive but it can be considered as a people's park because it has the basic amenities of a public park.
People can see animals, appreciate nature, mesmerize by the old architectures in the area or just breath the freshest air the world has to offer.
The well manicured lawns is welcoming for first time visitors and by just walking in the park, you can have a glimpse of some bits and pieces of history of the place during the early days of the settlers.
The Park have few entrances and exits from multiple streets and you can see walkers, joggers, cyclist, picnic goers, event phot shoots, and photographers, etc around the park. This park is also a good place to celebrate life moments like birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. .
One thing to note, is that dogs are not allowed inside the park and if you bring your car, off street parking is available around the area and during Saturdays, Harvest Market is just around the corner.
The park is not that well maintained though, smelly water from the pond, the fountain and its water is visibly not been taken cared very well. I think the council/ park administration needs to do more than what they are doing now.
Maybe more staff or hours needs to be allocated in maintaining the park, or they can distribute forms or ask online and ask some suggestion from the general public about the best way to improve the park for the future generations to enjoy.
Alpha Twenty — Google review
Stunning park in the city area, offering plenty of space with lots of shaded areas to have a picnic play with your children or just wander. The park also has a viewpoint to admire the Japanese Monkeys that live and bread in their own habitat. Worth the visit
Terry Ross — Google review
Gorgeous park! Well kept, pretty flowers and plants, the atrium is amazing! There's a monkey enclosure which is awesome. Plenty of giant shady trees, a water fountain with gardens. Beautiful all round.
Amber McGrath — Google review
Lovely walk around the park. Many sites to see and read about. Japanese Macac enclosure worth a stop.
Mark and Jen Ackerman — Google review
Lovely park across the road from our accommodation. Beautiful gardens lush green lawns, stunning display of orchids in the conservatory. I just was amazed by the Macaque display so cute and entertaining such a fantastic idea and free to view them. Such a rare find.
Gay Jardine — Google review
A nice park with a conservatory area. Not a lot to see. The monkeys make it a must see. Note the craftsmanship in the Queen's Jubilee commemorative arch which also has a drinking fountain.
Debbie Norman — Google review
The appropriately named "City Park" is a beautiful park in the centre of Launceston. The grounds were spotless and extremly well maintained. Great place for a walk or a picnic with liots of open areas. There was also a Japanese Macaque exhibit which was free and very much unexpected.
Victor — Google review
Launceston City Park is a heritage park that was established in the 1820s by the Launceston Horticultural Society. In 1863 it was passed to the Launceston City Council.
It is a beautiful park near the centre of town with a display of Snow Monkeys, a conservatory, a band stand, a fountain paying tribute to Queen Victoria, a duck pond, Albert Hall, Design Tasmania, City Park Radio and Museum and various other sculptures and tributes.
It was well worth the stroll through. The Radio museum is entry by gold coin donation but the rest is free to wander through, including the monkeys.
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Jabinda Joey — Google review
First time in Launceston and this was the second place we visited, easy walk across a foot bridge from Victoria Museum if you go there first. Saves finding anything closer to park your vehicle.
Well worth a roam around at any time of day.
G Frost — Google review
I passed the park to go to the resto for dinner, the park becomes someone’s residence so NOT recommend you to pass after sunset. Whilst in the morning, its beautiful and its fine as some people jog around here.
Novita Halim — Google review
A really serene, beautifully kept garden space. I loved the huge trees and the general way its set out. It's a lovely walk and very tranquil as a community space.
Petra Sabina — Google review
This park was very beautiful. The flowers surrounding the benches were just inviting you to sit and enjoy this green space.
The conservatory was just bursting with or hids and othe fabulous flowers.
The monkeys were very entertaining, and I had a good chuckle at their antics.
Julie R — Google review
Loved the easy walking and shaded areas in the park. Large areas to picnic. The Macaqau Monkeys enclosure, open 9am till 4pm and free. The monkeys 🐒 are so playful and information signs are available. Since late 1800s the park has had an animal enclosure to encourage people to the park, our main reason to visit, before returning to Victoria. 🐒😍
moni lee — Google review
This is an amazing park. Beautiful green grass and plenty of space to enjoy it.
The duck pond is muddy water but the ducks love it.
The main feature of the park is the monkey enclosure. They have been in the park for years and the community includes young.
Darren White — Google review
Plenty of parking around the park area. Heaps to do for the family. Play areas, the John Hart Conservatory and a superb monkey enclosure, make this park perfect for repeat visits.
Mark Boltman — Google review
What a beautiful place to read a book , have some lunch, or just sit back and relax gazing at the parks beauty. Have a wander through the conservatorium filled with beautiful plants and water fountain. Don't forget to visit the monkey enclosure as well, the enclosure opens at 8am with keepers putting out lots of fruit , watch the monkeys have breakfast and play
Mal Forsyth — Google review
Although the entertaining monkeys area worth a visit, it's the beautiful gardens and gorgeous established trees that make this park a lovely place to hold a picnic date or have a quiet recharging walk. Plentiful grassy areas, benches to sit and a kids playground with a cute little mushroom toilet room. Well groomed gardens with path access to get fully around making a great place for a walk. The hot house has a wonderful arrangement of flowers, orchids ferns and indoor plants. There are also toilet facilities available. Near Tamar st entrance there is this vintage radio museum. Very eclectic and interesting place to enjoy.
Sam Waddi — Google review
A must-see (FREE) attraction whilst visiting Launceston.
Well done to the local council for keeping this treasure so clean, maintained & appealing to visit.
There is so much to see and do here.
I visited the City Park radio station & Museum, the plant atrium, sat with the ducks. But the Japanese snow monkeys 🐒 are so cool to see.
The Monkeys are fed 4 times a day, so you see them interact with the keepers & ask questions. 25 in total, including many new babies (Feb).
The annual 3 day FESTIVALÈ held here on Feb 2 - 4th, was so good too.
Raelene G — Google review
Went for the snow monkeys. They were away the whole day. Maybe for cleaning the enclosure. More time out of the enclosure would be nice for the monkeys, 8-4 doesnt seam like enough time out for them. Maybe change the time according to the seasons. No staff, locals told me funding cuts and that their used to be more animals. Beautiful park and location though.
The Tamar Valley Rose Shop is located in the oldest wine region of Tasmania, just 20 kilometers from Launceston. This area produces 31% of Tasmanian wine and features a picturesque landscape with flowing rivers, charming hillside vineyards, and blooming orchids. The valley stretches along the Tamar River for about 50 km and offers an enchanting wine route that passes by 20 vineyards, perfect for cycling and hiking.
Amazing service, same day delivery (ordered at 2:30pm). The flower arrangement was stunning. Thank you so much.
Jacci Holness — Google review
Lovely service. Beautiful flowers.
Sarah Jackson — Google review
Great service in store and such a beautiful arrangement delivered, which didn't break the bank. Thanks TVR
Mat Fahey — Google review
Lovely staff that went above and beyond to help me find a lovely bunch of flowers
Connor Galvin-Ridge — Google review
Being a retired florist I was very impressed with the arrangement delivered! The assortment of flowers and greenery was beautifully put together.
Fantastic for the price !
Many thanks to Meg and the team .
29 th March 2022
Placed another order very impressed as before with service.
The locally grown roses from Tamar Valley were absolutely beautiful highly recommend them.
Many thanks to Meg and the team for your excellent service and beautifully arranged.
Many thanks once again
Phillip W.
13th April
Placed another order, cannot fault Tamar Valley Roses customer service 100% roses 🌹 just so fresh , many thanks Lilly for your advice and assistance 👍 Phil W
Phillip Walsh — Google review
Loved the positive atmosphere. Came in for some roses for my partner and the service was amazing. I know nothing about flowers so the staff were so helpful with suggestions and very knowledgeable
Tia Wickham — Google review
Could not say enough about how wonderful they are...
The flowers were beautiful, the staff were so nice & the courier driver was so kind & caring towards my sister on delivery.
Would recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful arrangement supplied by a great business.
Thank you for all your help, being so far away it was greatly appreciated.
Andrew123445 — Google review
What a delightful experience....Lily was so helpful n understanding.....
Ordered the flowers from.Brisbane...not knowing the florist
The roses that arrived were absolutely magnificent...my sister in law was so impressed and very happy
Would highly recommend this florist and will definitely use again
Thank you Lily 💕
Sandy G
Sandra Goodey — Google review
Was awesome experience thanks for all you guy did may God bless u .Highly recommended. Many thanks from gold coast
vishal Kumar — Google review
Friendly and quick delivery. Nothing seemed to be to hard to Handle. Thank you Tamar Valley Rose Shop.
Queen Victoria Museum Inveresk is a museum containing items from the life of Queen Victoria. It is located in the restored and reinvented Inveresk railway yards, QVMAG. The museum has an interactive science centre and planetarium. It also has a cafe and museum shop.
A free museum for anyone visiting Launceston. Quite a lot of history in there ranging from dinosaurs to motor vehicles to artifacts from the first settlers.
It's free so why not. Im sure everyone will be able to find something that interests here.
Lu Bi Huang — Google review
A great cheap day out. The museum was well presented and had displays from the prehistoric eras to man landing on the moon. Has an interactive area for kids and adults to play.
Douglas Gray — Google review
Good place to visit. It is free. Amazing display of animals and dinosaurs. Lots of information to be had. Upstairs has an amazing array of photos from around Tasmania and under Tasmanian waters.
The science part for kids is a massive let down. I would have honestly thought that during its time closed for covid they would have upgraded or fixed the activities. Instead there is still plenty out of order. The tram cafe was closed on both occasions we went. Art display across from that had broken art work etc. Outside has standard science stuff but once again some were out of order or lacked the equipment needed to do them. It's free so please donate.
andrew crampsie — Google review
I had a few hours to kill and decided to take a look at the museum, it was a great decision!
Helpful members of staff directed me to the planetarium which whilst small was full of info and history of Tasmanian research.
The main display shows a sad history of the Tasmania Tiger, a good dinosaur display, an old bike display, an old Alfa Romeo and a photographic display upstairs. I loved the old train display and especially the railway workshops
This was a great use of my few hours. I really enjoyed it!
Paul Tooze — Google review
Amazing museum with free entry. Lots of exhibits ranging from dinosaurs, astronomy and my favourite - the old school photography exhibit! Easy to spend an hour or two browsing around here.
Car parking was paid and my ticket got stuck deep in the machine - with difficulty I was able to remove it. I also saw a few others having difficulty as well.
Victor — Google review
Great Museam. Chock full of things to do. Planetarium was unfortunately closed the day I went but that's no biggie, had a ton of other things for the kiddies (big and small) to do. Definately check out the Dino exhibition. Well layed out and maintained.
Paolo De Guzman — Google review
A very good museum worth spending a couple of hours exploring and reading about Tasmania's rich history. It's a museum close to the CBD, reachable with the free Tiger bus and offering a diverse collection of Australian animals, old transport systems, dinosaurs and other interesting display. There's plenty of parking and still walkable from the city.
Kim Nguy — Google review
It's a lovely museum have lots of things to see! We love the part they display all the local animals, insects and birds. It is worth to spend few hours there and walk out with more knowledge and idea about Launceston and Tasmania history!
Kandrew Lo — Google review
Highly recommended for children learning it has about space , old train , tasmanian aborigine life, weapons, ship wreaked, staffed animal, Furthur more It has auditorium for wild life such as bees, egauna ,etc. The second floor is about HJ King photographer, who has a passion about natural of Tasmania. Free museum, no need to pay. Not crowded.I love this museum so much.
Siri Kel — Google review
Great museum. They have a lot of different things to look at and interactive things for kids too. Free entry which was a bonus. Great day out. Highly recommend.
Nicolle Hanington — Google review
Always amazing and the staff are super helpful. This particular trip was to enjoy Illuminate with my 4yo and it is just a fantastic exhibition. Totally recommend seeing it before it closes on Apr 28
Frankie Frech — Google review
Such a nice museum! Loved the description and commentary. It's a very well maintained museum with very friendly staff members, some dinosaurs to look at, art, some space exhibitions at the moment. Will definitely come by again!
James Boag Brewery is located in Launceston, Tasmania, and offers guided tours and beer tastings. The brewery traces its history back to 1881, when it was founded by members of the Boag family. It now produces a range of beers including amber alchemy, IPA and stout.
One of the most enjoyable Sunday afternoons I’ve had. As I study Fermentation it was a really informative tour that really showed the history and love that makes James Boag so special. Greatly appreciated tour by Rachael and I was well looked after by Pricilla I really suggest adding this to your trip in Launceston!
Morgan the Sourdough Baker — Google review
This was a very informative and interesting tour. Only a small group, but guided through with detail and fun facts by Mac. Who had plenty of time for questions and answers along the way. Starting in the Tasman Hotel/bar in Williams St, crossing over to the Brewery site and taking us through to packaging!
Finishing back at the Bar with some sample tastes was very good indeed, no photos were allowed inside the Brewery but got a couple at museum site instead. The Pizza special at the bar was perfect (and tasty) for the two of us to share.
Paul Neville — Google review
Locally made beer always goes down well.
Cool little bar, with multiple rooms to sit, drink & eat. Outdoor area in good weather too.
If i wasn't tied down for work commitments i would 100% book myself in for a brewery tour🍻
Scott Mander — Google review
Fun and informative behind the scenes tour of the historic James Boag brewery. We were given an overview of the remarkable history before we did the factory tour where we saw most aspects of the brewing process and packaging lines in operation. Included is a taste of 3 local beers not available outside of Tasmania, so that was a treat. Cory our employee/guide was very knowledgeable but some of his "dad" jokes and one liners you might want to put the hearing protection in before the packaging line, but just make sure he knows why you doing it :) A lot of fun.
Cam Wayland — Google review
If you’re in Launceston make sure you make time to do the brewery tour - you’ll be even happier with your decision if you get Phil as your guide! Informative & entertaining, you’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation of the James Boag brand! Thanks Phil!
Jess N — Google review
The brewery tour experience is well worth it. Gives you a great insight into the operations of a large scale brewery. Mac our tour guide was very knowledgeable and you could see her passion for beer come through. My partner isn't a fan of beer and loved the tour as well. The bar staff are super friendly and made it quite an enjoyable afternoon.
Jarrod Stevens — Google review
Landed in Launceston on the weekend, immediately felt like having a refreshing beer.
Boag delivered the fresh goods with the tasting paddle.
The southern California citrus lager was lemon twist, easy going quenching the thirst at first gulp. Ending with the traditional English pale ale best drank towards the end in slightly warmer temperature.
Complimented with the bbq chicken pizza, crispy and generous chicken toppings.
They have the tour, which I haven't gone with, but from the reviews, it seems to be a must go.
Michael Mok — Google review
Really enjoyed the JB Brewery Tour today,, this is a must see whilst you’re in Launceston. Our Tour guide Cory was brilliant and very knowledgeable of the history of this historic brewery.
He also kept us entertained with a few light hearted jokes that added to the fun of the tour.
The beer tastings after the tour was a great way to finish the 90min session.
Well worth it!
Thank you,
Steve, Julie and James (Melb) Murphy
Perth, WA.
Stephen Murphy — Google review
Wow!!!
First time that I've been to a brewery in Australia and didn't feel disappointed by none of the beers offered!
Great thought was implemented into making a 4 beers (5 if you count the mid strength lager) paddle that did not fail in any way...
I am so amazed by this place (and you are welcome to see my other reviews of breweries in Australia)
It's definitely worth the visit, and apparently, there are also tours of this amazing place. It's a shame I missed it. 🤩😇🤤🍺
Lirunks Alfa — Google review
Great experience in Launceston. I learnt a lot about their brewing history and contribution to Launceston and Tasmania’s history . Amazing beer tasting experience after the tour as well. Make sure to spend some minutes checking out the beer museum the tour and beer tasting for some great beer memorabilia and nostalgia. Special kudos to our tour guide Alex for his great insight, tidbits of fun information, and great personality
John San Diego — Google review
A must to do whilst in Launceston. Charlie gave us a very informative and entertaining tour, briefing us on the history of the company as well as the current operation of the company which is on a very large scale, unfortunately no cameras allowed. Had some nice beer tasting afterwards and i also stayed back for lunch. And the free museum inside is worth a look as well.
Kim Nguy — Google review
My partner and I had such an amazing time at this brewery/tour. (I forget our guides name, sorry!!) but she was amazing and so incredibly lovely. At the end, we were able to taste test the beers in a full glass and had a funny/great conversation with our guide. It felt so welcoming and just overall friendly. I highly recommend. The tour itself was pretty interesting!
Bec Williams — Google review
Went for the brewery tour and really enjoyed it. Had a very fun tour guide that was very knowledgeable about beer and the history of it in Tassy. They do a little tasting at the end.
Daniel Koh — Google review
Enjoyed the tour, we got to try three beers at the end 😄 we did not get to see the beer production as it was not on the day we did the tour but we got to watch a video of it which was good.
Alyssa was a very passionate, enthusiastic and fun tour guide she made it very enjoyable.
Melinda Martin — Google review
Not really a beer drinker but loved the tour and the beer. Cory was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, friendly and funny. A fun, friendly and relaxed tour with very generous tastings of a some very nice beers.
Lynlee Cook — Google review
Fabulous 90 min tour with samples. Phil the tour guy wad awesome with lots of knowledge and history. A well worth visit.
Ps pics in brewery aren't allowed!
Richard Jagger — Google review
Shout out to Bec, excellent customer service on booking us in for the tour, enjoyed it very much.. shame we missed the bottling day.( Believe this happens Monday, Wednesday and Friday) however it was still good to see the set up.. very enthusiastic tour guide and made the time very enjoyable.. finished up with a few beers and enjoyed with a pizza which they have a great selection to choose from.. thanks again guys for the enjoyable experience.
Robo — Google review
We had a fabulous tour of the brewery with the amazing Ashley. We toured in the downtime which meant we escaped the noise and were able to travel at a leisurely pace. A little bit of sampling at the end was well received!
David Hawke — Google review
It is a small but great place to experience the roots where it all begins. They also have merchandise there. Loved the big can, the old truck, and an impressive walnut tree tucked in a corner in the parking.
Pawan Saxena — Google review
Alyssa is simply amazing as the tour operator. She was enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable and loves her job. She is so loyal to the company and we thought she was born a Boag. This tour is a must do in Launceston.
Carmen Heredia — Google review
We participated in the boags brewery tour with Cory as our guide . Cory was enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
Great information delivered in a relaxed way . At the end of tour we tasted 3 different beers before we looked at the boags museum upstairs .we enjoyed the tour and would recommend.
Cataract Gorge Reserve, located at the edge of Launceston's city centre, boasts a stunning natural landscape with cliffs, bushland and the cold South Esk River. First Basin offers visitors a chance to swim in a free outdoor pool (open November to March), ride on the world's longest single-span chairlift for a fee, and wander Victorian-era gardens where peacocks roam. There are also walking tracks and lookout points to enjoy. Dining options include both a cafe and restaurant.
This is a beautiful spot so close to Launceston, you can walk to it from the city, we drove though.
We did the a short walk around the water and across the suspension bridge and chairlift back which was approx an hour.
The view is stunning, the bridge does have a little bit of movement whilst walking across and the chairlift was very smooth.
Rachael Stanley — Google review
Beautiful place to walk, hike, swim, feed the birds or just stand and stare at the Great Outdoor. Admire the natural beauty, breathe the fresh air and enjoy the quiet. A must visit if you are in Launceston. Entrance is free but a fee is charged for the chairlift ride. 2 hours of my time well spent checking out the many trails and lookout points. Not as spectacular as Cradle Mountain but Cataract Gorge is more accessible from Launceston.
Eng-Hoe Loh — Google review
Cataract Gorge Reserve in Launceston is a must-visit spot for a relaxing and enjoyable experience. During my recent visit, I was impressed by the reserve's natural beauty and the leisurely strolls it offers.
The reserve features several easy-to-follow tracks that take you through stunning surroundings. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a peaceful walk, the trails here are accessible and enjoyable. You'll be treated to breathtaking views of the gorge and its waterfalls along the way.
What stood out to me was how well-maintained the tracks were. They were clearly marked and suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. This makes it easy for everyone to explore and appreciate the reserve's natural wonders.
Cataract Gorge Reserve provides a serene atmosphere where you can relax and unwind. You can find cozy picnic spots and charming cafes where you can take a break and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. It's a great place to spend quality time with loved ones or simply enjoy some peace and quiet
Yousef Dablin — Google review
Beautiful historic well maintained area. The chair lift was an experience and quite cost-effective. There is an abundance of wildlife wondering about which is beautiful.
It's such a calm, peaceful place. Excellent for a quiet stroll and a place to picnic with friends.
Suzie McCracken — Google review
Stunning space! Plenty to see and do. Is a fair bit of walking involved (we did near 16000 steps climbing to the Eagle Nest lookout and around the gorge, but it is worth it!). Lovely little cafe and restaurant inside and the chair lift is a must do! Lots of wildlife to look at and enjoy also. And randomly, there is a pool, so bring your bathers if you're keen (still a bit cold!).
Rebecca N — Google review
It's definitely a full day needed for this amazing activity! The walks are stunning, the chairlift is so beautiful, and the pool is such an amazing place on a hot day. The wildlife are so cute and very tame.
Caitlin — Google review
Big and beautiful park and very pleasing to the eyes. Very tranquil place. We took the chairlift to and fro for $20 per adult. Met with many wildlife, peacocks, peahens, wallabies, different species of birds. A lot of walking and you can get good exercise. We can just follow the trail to Alexandra suspension bridge where you can watch the constant rapids hitting the stones and rocks below. Soothing to the ear. There's a swimming pool before the banks. Cool place and we love it here.
Noorzidah M N — Google review
This is a beautiful place in Launceston in Tasmania. Worth going to this place if you are visiting Launceston. There are plenty of parking, but you need to pay for parking, which is nominal fee. This is scenic place. They is an old hanging bridge, long rope way etc. You need to pay for using the rope way. There are places for tail walk. There is an open swimming pool as well, but wasn't open. You can walk through the area and take beautiful photos. There is a coffee shop in the precinct and you can dine in. Main attraction is scenery, trail walking, hanging bridge, rope way etc. This is well maintained is a tourist attraction in Tasmania.
Anto Mathew — Google review
Very picturesque with great walks. What a great place to spend an hour or a day. We were there for a few hours and did a couple of the walks which are not too challenging. I can imagine this would be a great place in the summer and the pool would be a welcoming sight after other activities. The lady at the entrance booth was a friendly font of knowledge, so make sure you take her tips and advice.
Ian Hamilton — Google review
Cataract Gorge Reserve is a breathtaking destination. The suspension bridge adds a thrilling element to the experience, providing stunning views of the gorge. The walking trails and natural beauty make it a must-visit spot for getting back to nature.
Anthony Critchley — Google review
An amazing picturesque destination that's surrounded by tranquil nature that only a God could create. Beautiful all round, perfect for tourists and families. There's a Cafe, a chairlift over the gorge and a few descent walking tracks.
Ronnie S. Riskalla — Google review
One of the best places in Tasmania to visit. The chairlift is amazing and safe for adults. For newborn and kids will have safety strap to put on and team will help you out with that. One way is $15 per person and worth the walk for sure. Trust me you will like it. There’s a cafe and resting area too.
DJ LUVD — Google review
A lovely Launceston Tamar River surprise. Our party really enjoyed this because the walk from Kings Bridge gave nice views and we then went over on the Gorge on chairlift and back via the Suspension Bridge. We were we were all quite surprised at just how attractive this area was and the walk back along the river gorge was quite beautiful. Leave plenty of time as this actually took most of the morning. And the videos are for our grandchildren.
Ross Daniels — Google review
We visited Launceston for my birthday. Landing mid morning before our hotel room was ready, we needed something to do in the meantime. We set out towards the Gorge along the waterfront. The Gorge walk was a delightful, easy paced, not too steep walk past millions of year old sentinels of volcanic rock and the ever present waterway. There are historic points all along the way, the rotunda cafe, suspension bridge, chair lift, basin reserve, even a swimming pool! We walked back the way we came and it seemed easier on the return. There is a steeper walk suitable for seasoned hikers as well. Highly recommended.
Trevor Newman — Google review
A great family friendly place close to the heart of Launceston. It has a free swimming pool (not always manned by lifeguards) as well as some great walks.
The chair lift is pretty decent, and would recommend purchasing a one way ticket as the walk back across the suspension bridge is worth it.
We had an infant with us, so anything with lots of stairs was a problem, otherwise well worth visiting.
Parking is paid but quite cheap at $1/h although the meter wasn't working when we visited.
Aditya Gollakota — Google review
I visited the reserve whilst it was raining, although the reserve was flooded it did not detract from the view or experience.
If you are able, I would recommend a one way ticket for the cable chair (provides a leisurely ride up cataract George, you're able to see a lovely overhead view of the reserve).
Once you have reached the top, it is a lovely ~15min stroll down through Alexandria bridge to return back to the start.
If you have more time set aside for the day, I highly recommend you check out the hikes available at the reserve, there are different intensities available.
Nata H — Google review
A beautiful reserve with a Cafe, bathroom, chair lifts, paid parking and space for the family. Very relaxing, well maintained and not too far from the city centre. There are a combination of short and long treks, so I decided to come the morning before my flight. I highly recommend anyone who comes to Launceston to visit the Cataract Gorge Reserve. 👍👍
M So — Google review
A good experience during the winter. If you like to walk, you should do it! But for those who are not afraid of heights / enjoys a bird view kind of experience, you should go on the skylift! It's beautiful! Fun place to bring your kids and take beautiful photos of the nature
Norhalina Mt — Google review
Definitely come here if you like getting outdoors!
Such an awesome place literally minutes from the heart of Launceston. Easy and pleasant walks to be done, many of which seem even stroller accessible (quite a few being pushed as we walked around)
Lots of local wildlife plus all the peacocks that call this area home. A neat little cafe on the far side of the gorge with a great deck. Couple of minutes walk to the iconic suspension bridge and further longer walks to be taken up the gorge if you’re keen.
Lots of parking, but it is metered, but at the time of visit the maximum day charge was $6. We spent about 1.5-2 hours and took the chairlift one-way to the far side then did the walk back around as we took lots of pics.
Jason Miller — Google review
We went to the gorge pretty certain that due to my slight disability we wouldn’t have got to see much. The chairlift was likely our best option, but I was concerned about my legs coping with jumping off at the end. I needn’t have worried. They stopped the lift for me to get on safely, and the same at the end to disembark. It wasn’t just me either. What a great service - and a way for all abilities to enjoy such a beautiful place.
Lots of more strenuous walks to satisfy all fitness levels.
Also a few wildlife encounters which was a bit cool too!
Kitty Kat — Google review
Very interesting and picturesque place. Sat in the longest chairlift in the world. Yes, feeling fabulous and the chair lift can seat two person max. The walk through the suspension bridge is a bit wobbly and will shake more if children jumps on it. The view from the bridge is scenic with the cascading waterfalls and rocks in the background. There are toilets and restaurants too.
Peacocks walking around picking up foods, not shy of people.
Cheah KM — Google review
We had an amazing experience at Cataract Gorge..the facility catered to the needs of our entire family...the chair car experience was amazing on a beautiful sunny day. Children were kept entertained with a variety of play equipment and gorgeous swimming pool. The cafe was also amazing with lovely views...must cover if you are in Launceston!
Rahul Puri — Google review
Spectacular views and awesome place to visit on a hot summers day. Must do chairlift. Have a look down on the souvenir shop roof and you might find a drink bottle or 2 on the roof 😂. Great walks around the gorge with plenty of of wildlife
Peter Hayes — Google review
This is a terrific place to visit. The entry is free. Lots of walking or hiking paths. Tame peacocks, wallabies wander about. Cafe at the entrance makes good coffee and there is also a cafe near the rotunda. Chairlift has a fee, but if you have a Seniors Card or Concession Card it is cheaper. Beautiful gorge.
Mary Knights — Google review
A lovely recreation and picnic ground steeped in history. Great cafe, playgrounds, swimming pool, and amenities with well maintained gardens and walking trails to explore the beautiful natural surroundings. Of course there is also the famous old chairlift across the gorge. Well worth the small parking fee and short drive from Launceston CBD.
Keith — Google review
Beautiful place!! 🤩 there's also a swimming pool and some wildlife (peacocks, wallabies and some interesting looking birds)
The chairlift is a must, so many great photo opportunities and I'd say paying for the one way is good enough rather than the return because the walk back down isn't as long as you'd think it is. It'd take you only 15 - 20mins unless of course you need the return trip then go for it. Definitely check out the suspension bridge
Best to go as early as you can as it can get crowded, especially the line for the chairlift. We came just as the place was opening so there was no line but when were leaving, there was a huge line
LJ LJ — Google review
This morning, my parents and I visited the Cataract Gorge Reserve in West Launceston, Tasmania. It's hard to begin how to describe this place. Massive, breathtaking, scenic, incredible, magnificent. It reminds me of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado or Yellowstone National Park.
We started on the First Basin Walk, a short easy walk around the large water basin and over the Alexander Suspension Bridge. From here, it splits off into several walks and hiking trails as well as the continuation of the First Basin Walk with a lovely crossing over the water.
I decided to tackle the Trevelyan Walk by myself. It's a steep, rocky trail with lots of trees and overgrown vegetation. I spotted a wallaby and baby joey as well as several fellow hikers and runners which put my mind at ease. Plenty of scenic views along here of the reserve.
I walked back along the Daffodil Walk which is a beautiful short rainforest track and connects back to the First Basin Walk.
As well as the walking tracks, there's also a chairlift, outdoor swimming pool, cafe, restaurant, BBQ picnic area, lots of blue peacocks and more. It was certainly worth visiting on our Tasmania trip.
Michael Dixon — Google review
Wow, what a day at Cataract Gorge Reserve! We enjoyed the chair lift, which is short and not that high. You can explore the other side with a short hike to the suspension bridge. The pool was good and relaxing. There are plenty of natural animals on site, which you can't miss. In the end, the meal was tasty and reasonably priced. When visiting Launcestan, this location is a must-see.
aador h — Google review
Beautiful location and views. Can spend a whole day if the weather is kind! Quite a few walks if you are keen… chair lift gives a great areal view of the gorge and the river. Kids were excited to see so many peacocks in one place! there is a large picnic area with a pool and a kids playground. Very close to Launceston city centre.
Kushar Perera — Google review
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74-90 Basin Rd, West Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
Stumbled across this little gem on a New Year day!
We were driving around the area between different attractions, didn't plan for lunch and many places weren't open for lunch due to New Year day.
Glad that they open!
The wine was yummy. The area is beautiful, pretty colours of the trees & stunning rolling landscapes.
The wine was good but for me being a driver, I really appreciate their simple catering / food service. Grab a board, take what you like from the fridge & pantry, order some tasting flights to go with the platter of our choice. Keep the wrappings just in case we like to take some home and charge the whole lot when we leave the venue.
It's covid safe, simple, minimum efforts in food prep AND the food is yummy. I took the cheese home and look forward to getting some more from a specialty cheese store in Melbourne CBD.
Tse Pamela — Google review
Delicious wine. BUT $20 for Tasting of four regular wines which is NOT deducted if you buy wine (which we did , $150 worth). The friendly lady said she would give a ‘generous pour’ for the tasting which was for me and my wife (we only did one tasting due to cost), and she didn’t.
This is unaustralian if you ask me. Doesn’t happen on mainland (I love Tassie been 7 times), but doesn’t happen.
We went next door to Sinapius wines, better wine to start with, and also deducted the tasting cost ($12) from the wine that we bought. That’s fair.
I would credit them with being totally Tasmanian owned, which is great. Not so with other Tamar valley wineries in that region. BEWARE and do your research.
Just to reiterate: $20 tasting, one person, 4 wines, not deducted from purchase price of wine if you buy. Enough reason to give it a miss, whether your tourist or local.
luke fox — Google review
Beautiful location and choose your wine flights.
Very friendly service. Lots of space for kids to run around too. Alfresco or since seating, outside has heaters.
Leigh and Ben Williams — Google review
Incredible wine tasting with the affable Simon. An absolute must if you’re in the region.
Great environment too - they offer picnic rugs, have cheeses and cured meats for sale and if you’re visiting, some gift items too.
Some particular surprise packs - the sparkling cuvée (2014), sparkling vintage rosé and the rosé (2016).
Georgia Benjamin — Google review
Just awesome. Fantastic wines and the most personal and absorbing cellar door experience we had in the whole of Tasmania. I strongly recommend you visit Delamere. Thanks for the great conversation.
Marc Glassman — Google review
Very nice wines. Good shaded seating. Nice gardens.
Stuart Sutterby — Google review
We stopped in here on a rainy day before Christmas and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our holiday. The host was friendly and knowledgeable- telling us all about the differences with sparkling wine production. We really likes the wines and took a few bottles to enjoy on the rest of our trip.
Chris Campbell — Google review
Stopped in here on a rainy day for a tasting and it was perfect. Cozy atmosphere with really delicious wine and friendly and knowledgeable service. Bought a couple bottles to take home as well.
Charlotte Giles — Google review
We were lucky to stop in here as our last stop of the day and can I say… it was WELL WORTH IT!! Nat was absolutely amazing in accommodating us, selecting wines based on our preference and allowing us to sample a few special wines in the mix which were a delight and of course had to get a bottle or two! Thanks for making my birthday weekend one to remember Nat!!! Oh and if you didn’t know… it’s one of the only places you can select your own cheese from the fridge, grab some crackers and have a nibble as you taste their wines! Best idea ever!!!! Make sure you put this place on your list!
Karina — Google review
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4238 Bridport Rd, Pipers Brook TAS 7254, Australia
Intimate 1:1 wine education session with Will
Patient knowledgeable and friendly
Enjoyable experience not to be missed
Book ahead though can be popular
$15 tasting shame not able to experience premium range $55 w head as don’t offer this unless four ppl in tasting group .. sadly just me today no longer offer food? Bit disappointing as tasting on an empty stomach not optimal
mel jay — Google review
Nice cellar door and food experience. It was very quite when we were here but the staff were friendly albeit very quite. The pizza was certainly interesting in a good way. There was also wines available from what I presume is linked brands (such as House of Arras). Worth a look, hopefully it’s more lively!!!
Michael McRoberts — Google review
After thinking we’d tried all the wine the Tamar Valley had to offer, we went to Bay of Fires winery on a cool Sunday morning and loved every single second. This was one of the best cellar door experiences, which just happens to coincide with exceptional wines. Couldn’t recommend a visit more highly.
Jane Gulline — Google review
Fabulous experience for $20pp. Learned so much about the crafting of sparklings from Ebony, our cheerful, non-pushy, knowledgeable and very generous host.
Would definitely recommend this cellar door experience and the chance to taste and buy some lovely Arras and Bay of Fire wines.
Karen and Gary Peters — Google review
Nice wine tasting ($5, refunded with purchase), friendly service (I think her name was Laurel?), and indoor and outdoor seating with a lovely view of the vineyard. After tasting (or skip the tasting if you already know what you like!), you can purchase a couple of glasses of wine and some nibbles to enjoy the view. We got a cheese platter with generous amounts of cheese, yummy pickled green tomatoes, and lovely poached pear (only an extra $3 for two cheeses, instead of just one selection).
Alexandra Smith — Google review
Lovely tasting experience. We were a bit late to our tasting but the lady there was able to accommodate. If you want quality wines this is it. Really enjoyed that she went into great detail about the background and how the wines produced VS the typical tasting that only tells you about the flavour profile. Bought a few sparklings and whites here.
Gabby W. — Google review
As Arras is one of my preferred go to sparklings when I am out, my husband and I decided to book a tasting whilst in the area. We were greeted by the beautiful Flinders and then appeared Will by her side.
Will is very knowledgeable and is very easy to listen to. I can say we certainly weren't disappointed with any of the one on one and I now value what I drink. All the hard work and dedication it takes to deliver the product to the table is amazing. I have also worked out I am a vintage lover so I may now need to order direct, what a shame. Thank you Will and Flinders for yout time and experience. I cannot wait to drink my purchases.
Call ahead and book a tasting you will not be disappointed
Gabrielle Clark — Google review
A wonderful tasting experience - we ended up having a private one! Very knowledgeable and friendly host. Not in a rush. We snagged a bonus taste of the sparkling rose which was our favourite. Would definitely recommend - just be sure to make a booking as we did. Great value for $20 pp.
The hazelnut cappuccino is amazing. I had the tumeric chicken for lunch and bought some gifts which were all 10/10. A great place to come for lunch or a special dinner. Would love to come back and do a tour. Plenty of space for kids to have fun too. Super friendly staff
Ollie N — Google review
Worth a visit if you're in the area. Great tasting hazelnut, especially the coasted ones!! Or get some at their Launceston market stall.
Silvia Li — Google review
Mixed feelings about this place - we really went out of our way to get here the small meals were good the waiting staff very warm and friendly
My Risotto was so small but my wife’s salmon was lovely the coffees very nice - but I was under the impression that it was a place to learn about Hazel nuts but no ! just an over priced tourist trap sorry !! Unless your driving right past the place don’t bother
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What view over your orchard out of those dinky little windows in your tuck shop? I did ask the staff but unfortunately they didn’t know anything apart from telling me to look at the little video on the back wall, there was no one around, you were supposedly harvesting we did buy your over priced oil and roasted hazelnuts which I’m still sorry I did !
V — Google review
Enjoyed a tour of this property. Had no idea how they harvest but now I do! Very interesting and the tastings were great with awesome coffee to boot. Great playground outside to occupy the kids too. Definitely worth a stop
Anne P — Google review
A great place to pick up scrumptious hazelnut treats! The orchard is beautiful at any time of year.
Nicky Jones — Google review
It's on the food trail, and it's a real find. It is nestled on a thriving hazelnut farm and includes a nice dining porch. The meal is delicious. And it's all presented wonderfully
Anuj H — Google review
Travelled a distance to have lunch after reading and looking at pics on Facebook etc and was super excited to visit . We got there entered and noticed one table and 3 chairs and then asked lovely young girl for lunch menu,she responded with we don’t do lunches and offered us a biscuit or muffin and choices of drinks was a coffee or a milk shake, maybe if they pinned a post on their social media stating that they don’t cook over the winter or the future.this place has great potential if certain things were improved on ,as it is marked on the Tasting Trail of Tasmania for tourists.
jeanenne whybrow-palla — Google review
Awesome service, meal and venue. Tucked away off the main route from the North West Coast to Launceston this little gem is worth venturing 20 minutes out of your way to experience fine local food and service.
Heath Kemp — Google review
Obviously you came to this place for hazelnuts...they're the best of course. But their slices and coffee are great too. The vibes are nice and the walk around their area was a wondering viewing and learning experience as well.
RuLeZanG — Google review
Such a friendly bunch to deal with a their products are super tasty. Shipping is quick and the packaging is special. It's surprise opening the box to see the the attention to detail and to find a few bonus treats and recipes included. Love it and can recommend highly!
Francois Steyn — Google review
Lovely spot on Hagley Rd. Don't miss stopping by this hazelnut working farm. You can learn all about how they're farmed & processed & pick up a few lovely treats in the shop. We enjoyed a special hot chocolate. There are also tours available but may need to be booked ahead. Also a fun playground to occupy the little ones.
Anne Clement — Google review
Best ever hazelnuts ever. Service was fast and efficient. I ordered 2,5 kg as this is my favorite nut and I have not regretted it. They taste out of this world 🌎.
Heidrun Sandner — Google review
Listed on the food trail and is a definite gem. It has a lovely dining porch area set in a working hazelnut farm. There are some activities for kids including a large Connect4 and a little duck pond. The food is very nice. And beautifully presented.
John Ho — Google review
A lovely up and coming business. The owners are clearly passionate about hazelnuts. Newly developed orchard walks are a great way to complete are relaxing afternoon of food and drinks which showcase the versatility of hazelnuts.
A must visit.
Shanna Powell — Google review
Found this place just by luck and wouldn't have missed it for anything. Delicious hazelnut cappuccino enjoyed with a choc hazelnut slice and chili nuts! Orchards stretched as far as the eye could see. Everywhere was landscaped beautifully with nut shell mulch to finish! What a treat this place is - must go back again soon.
Dawn Hendrick — Google review
Extremely fresh and tasty hazelnut products
Nassim Hemmati — Google review
This is a beautiful example of farm house style dining. The service is welcoming and the food and wine are delicious and local. We had fresh fettuccine with salsa verde, hazelnut pangratatto, olives and Grana Padano which was heavenly with the Luna Pinot Gris.
Love the scones, Maze was Fun, easy to get lost, 😅😅cozy place. For visiting the cafe.
Rosee Koch — Google review
Lovely stop at Westbury Maze. The maze needs a little bit of TLC, however it was harder to find the end than expected. After conquering the maze we had coffee, milk shakes and scones which hubby said they were some of the best scones he has eaten. The lady running the maze was absolutely lovely and went above and beyond to ensure the customers were satisfied.
Amanda Ashbee — Google review
So great! We tried the maze first. We stayed together and had a blast. There was no one else there so we had it to ourselves. We weren’t completely alone as we did see potaroos!
Stacey Cole — Google review
Maze is a little hard to solve, but we managed. Tearoom is quite pleasant with a good selection.
Vicki Bell — Google review
Great family fun, while trying to tackle the maze. Kids loved it.
Rob — Google review
What a beautiful place and a lovely family run business. If you want fabulous scones, homemade jam and magnificent cream this is the place. Oh, and did i mention the lovely coffee and chai latte??? Magic, ladies! 😊
Katrina Hemmy — Google review
Quaint little stop in Westbury. Cafe has toasted sandwiches, scones and some baked goods available for lunch. Service was super friendly! Pumpkin soup was absolutely delicious but leek soup was not to the same standard. Kids enjoyed yummy toasted sandwiches made to order and played in the little garden outside while waiting. Coffee was good. The maze was more difficult than anticipated and was fun if a little tired.
Carly Sands — Google review
Having driven past this place for decades, the kids and I popped in just to take a look.
What I didn't expect was a beautifully built cafe, warm friendly staff, and despite it's small land area, a maze that kids belted around in for an hour or so.
Put it on your to-do list for the weekend. Your kids'll love it!
Nige W — Google review
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10 Meander Valley Rd, Westbury TAS 7303, Australia
Liffey Falls State Reserve, situated in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, boasts a strikingly picturesque waterfall. A gentle walk lasting approximately 45 minutes leads visitors through temperate rainforest and past several cascades along the Liffey River to reach the base of the falls. The beginning of this path can be found 29km south of Deloraine by following Highland Lakes Rd (A5).
Site of an old mine with a museum & education center teaching about the area's industrial past.
Not your boring museum or exhibition. Very interactive for children and can get lost in all the amazing history. The kids really enjoyed panning for gold. I loved the gift shop.
Rakhsh Appoo — Google review
Definitely worth stopping in.
So many great items and hands on displays to check out. Make sure to see the water wheel in operation.
Also the staff are lovely and the gift shop has heaps of stuff.
Stuart A — Google review
Amazing story of survival amidst tragedy. Appreciate the history and sombre experience but well worth the visit. Pay my respects to the minors, their contribution to making Australian great and their risk and sacrifice in doing so.
T atts — Google review
Very interesting with exhibits shown within ruins of the former mining buildings. In addition to exhibits related to mining, there are steam engines & equipment that were abandoned, found & restored with some of allowing interactive play of the equipment. There are other exhibits related to life of residents in the past years. Should plan for a 3 to 4 hours visit in order to fully cover all the exhibits.
Le Rock Steady — Google review
Fantastic experience for young and old to check out the local mining history and a story in Australian history. Staff were super friendly and there was heaps of interactive stuff for the kids to get involved with too. They had fun playing with and seeing how some of the old machines worked and getting to see the paddle wheel operate a crusher.
There is also an animal hunt for the kids to find different animals around the venue.
presty63 — Google review
Spent way too long in this place. It tells the amazing story and also has a good mixture of the old mine and the new. The new mine really does look like it just shut yesterday. Perfect for anyone into machinery
ben schultz — Google review
Fantastic museum of historical objects as well as the history of the operation of the mine as well as remnants from the mine’s historic and modern operations including the notable rescue in 2006, which has it’s own section dedicated to it with a replica of the conditions the 2 blokes endured. Reasonable price to enter and there is enough to see and do to last at least 2 hours with heaps of hands on exhibits and objects. Highly recommend.
Luke — Google review
This place is massive, lots of interactive displays. This museum has so many different facets. Staff are lovely, great shop.
Jacinta Dzioba (Jazz) — Google review
Excellent display of mining and agriculture machinery used in the area. Took about 4.5 hours to see and read all information given. Hands on displays were very pratacial for explanions of things past. Gift shop on site had a large choice. A huge thank you for the tribute of 25 April 2006. A few tears bought to me. A small boy asking a Rescue Cordinator to get my dad says it all about mining yesterday and today.
Debbie Norman — Google review
Great experience to see how a modern mine was operating until recently. The space where the two miners were trapped is seriously scary and would leave you with serious mental issues for the rest of your life. A must see if you are in the area. Staff are very friendly and there is a gift shop also. To tour everything you need about an hour and a half to 2 hours and is well worth it.
Don Smith — Google review
Mining is a big part of Australia's economy and Tasmania's heritage. The Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre preserves a former gold mine that operated for the better part of a century.
The complex includes historic brick buildings from the early mine days to modern facilities from more recent operations. Visitors can visit the excellent exhibits then head outside to walk among the actual mining equipment - climbing on the headframe and going inside the miners shower facility.
The headframe towers over Beaconsfield so it's easy to find and there is plenty of parking. While you can see the site with a short visit, I recommend planning at least 2 hours to fully enjoy it and longer if you want to take advantage of the many photo opportunities.
Nuclear Engineer — Google review
This morning, my parents and I visited the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre. It's a very large interactive museum, showcasing the history of Beaconsfield Mine and other important events related to Tasmania, Australia.
Starting from the Gift Shop, this is a self guided tour costing $16 for concession and $21 for adults. The lower level features old fashioned telephones, the Diprose Room and Miners Rescue exhibition. The upper level features the Life & Times Exhibition, the Engine House, Substation and the Boiler House (Water Water).
Beyond here, you enter the Mine Yard with outdoor metal walkways, relics and native gardens. There is a large open area here with lots of different buildings including the Drill Workshop, Headframe (Miners Lift), Bogger Shed, Miners' Change Room and Winder House (Hart Shaft).
As you can see, there is A LOT to explore and experience at this Heritage Centre. I'd recommend allowing at least 1.5-2 hours if you want to appreciate everything here. It was certainly a great history lesson and educational experience.
Michael Dixon — Google review
As a family of 4, from the age of 17 to 53, we all had a fantastic time here. Very informative, plenty to see and interact with. Both my girls (17,29) were like "dad come and see this". You could spend a couple hours here no problems at all. Definitely a must see in Beaconsfield as I think it will catch you out how much is there to see and do.
Darren Klemra — Google review
If you watched the tv back in 2006 you would have waited in anticipation for the three guys to be rescued from 300 m down below after a collapsed tunnel. Great to see all about the rescue and the history of the gold mine.
Paul A — Google review
Amazing! But may cause PTSD triggers to some (whose who experienced somewhat similar type trauma). The outdoor area is less confronting.
Joe Raphael — Google review
the best museum i’ve ever visited
a must do !!!!! it’s so worth the effort
spend 1.5 to 2 hours
Angela Pirotta — Google review
Awesome piece of history. So much to look at and read about. Pity about the kids running a muck in there.
Platypus House, located at Beauty Point on the Tamar River in Tasmania, is a unique attraction that showcases the world's only two monotremes - the platypus and the echidna. Visitors can observe these fascinating creatures up close in their natural habitat. The house offers guided tours where guests can learn about these animals' distinctive features and behaviors.
A simple drop by and visit that turned into one of the highlights of our trip. Definitely a winner if you or the family love animals. And don’t let the name fool you, it has both platypus and echidnas. Other reviews already talk about the general overview of the place and format but my pro tip - make sure to book in advance the tour prior to going or at least go and book it before looking at other attractions in the area. There is also another attraction next door (Seahorses) so if you time your tours you won’t waste time waiting around like a lot of others who we saw. Also the real highlight is having the echidnas real up close and personal so make sure you have your cameras ready as it’s one of the more unique moments.
Irwin Hau — Google review
Came with no expectations and left with great information - staff were really friendly and knowledgeable - only had a hand full of platypus but an up and close encounter is what we got. The Echidna was a lovely touch
V — Google review
Absolutely loved it, our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable.
Highly recommend
Christina Davies — Google review
Interesting little place, 4 platypus and 3 echidnas. The echidnas were very cute and the animals are well taken care of! Very informative and reasonably priced.
Will — Google review
A very pleasant and inexpensive surprise. Loved the enthusiasm from the staff and the entertainment from the very active critters. Never seen echidnas and platypuses being so active before. We were really entertained by their antics. Everyone needs to add this to their Tassie itineraries.
Nate C — Google review
Fantastic experience. Lovely staff were very knowledgeable about their animals. Educational and a lot of fun
Anthony Devine — Google review
Nice tour to learn about these unusual native species! The team there are very friendly and knowledgeable. The animals are all rescues who, sadly wouldn’t be able to be released back into the wild. Be sure to pre-book!
Alex Brown — Google review
Went there to see the platypus, left loving echidnas.
The staff were incredibly friendly and the tour was informative and insightful.
Amanda Ryan — Google review
Different than your typical tour. Seeing these animals close up was a great experience. A good place to take the kids. Staff is very informative and friendly.
Lee Kleinman — Google review
Staff were very knowledgeable about both platypus and echidna. Full tour got us seeing live platypus and had echidnas walking around us.
Dave Gerrard — Google review
Located right next door to Seahorse World it's so convenient to get to.
We weren't sure if we're going to going to go inside and even see a platypus, as they are such secretive creatures, so we didn't want to get our hopes up too much. But, we were blown away to go inside the exhibit and see multiple platypus actively swimming around, and our guide giving a really interesting and informative talk whilst feeding them. The little guys were so active it was crazy!
The design of their main tank is so well done, so kids can easily see through the walls of the tank or walk up a ramp so they can look down on the tank.
It's so good when operators really do think of their customers and get things right, and these guys have! 10/10
Once the platypus part of the tour is over we were led into another bushland settin/themed room for the echidna presentation, which was VERY interactive!
Three echidna were allowed to roam free amongst us whilst we sat on the ground or seat or rock in a circle while our awesome guide, Hosanna, fed them. The echidna were so curious and friendly and literally walked all around and in between us.
It was a wonderful experience.
We highly recommend this tour!
Graham Brown — Google review
Platypus House was amazing. We watched a great 15-minute doco on the platypus and then went on a 45-minute guided tour. LOVED IT
Platypus House is located at Beauty Point on the Tamar River, quite close to Beaconsfield, Tasmania.
It is a house of monotremes - Platypus & Echidna.
· Both animals have hips that are backwards. Therefore, their back feet face backwards.
· They are mammals that lay eggs and nurse their young with milk.
· They both have hair (the echidna has hair as well as spines).
· Both species have spurs on their back ankle region. The spurs are not functional in echidnas. The female platypus is the same, and most often, it will fall off. But the male platypus can inject venom from its’ spurs, but it will only do so if you try to handle it.
· Their babies are called puggles.
On our tour, we met Jupiter, a male platypus. What a show off! He was amazing.
We then met the females. Dawn, Jupiter’s mate, was having a private sleep. But Pumpkin, Poppy & Freya were more than entertaining.
The echidnas were equally entertaining and thoroughly delightful. Thomas, Edwina & Eddie walked all around us while we were sitting on the floor. They are quite comical and inquisitive.
I would do this tour again in a heartbeat. It was so much fun and so very interesting.
We did both Platypus House and Seahorse World on the same day as they are at the same location. Both run a 45-minute tour, so it is best to pre-book and know your times to coordinate the two. Personally, we snagged it, but it could have gone horribly wrong.
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Jabinda Joey — Google review
Wasn't sure what to expect when a very,very youthful presenter appeared...but what a pleasant surprise!
Maddie, our guide was just superb; a very knowledgeable professional who made it an enjoyable and educational experience. No, you will not handle any animal, but you'll be up close. I'd definitely recommend a visit.
Worth knowing that tours are on the hour, we grabbed a coffee and a bite while we waited.
Addy — Google review
A great little place for those that have never seen a platypus in the wild. It is a rescue facility although it wasn’t widely discussed or broadcasted. Knowledgable staff that delivered an informal tour.
Madeleine Dean — Google review
A wonderful place to visit, very educational. The staff were very polite and engaging. I definitely recommend the tour - it very interesting. They have a lovely gift shop there as well. I had never seen a platypus in real life before, so it was a very fun experience, the echidnas were also so beautiful. This location is very aware of the respect and conservation of the species. This means a lot to me as someone passionate about animal rights animal rights. Thank you! ❤️
Gentle Khajiit — Google review
The tour was very informative and we were able to interact with echidnas in their enclosure. The platypuses were active and so adorable.
Olga Iftinka — Google review
It was so exciting to see a platypus! They give an informative tour and you have time to view the platypuses in action, swimming in their pools. As an added bonus, they have a room with three echidnas that are roaming around and will go right around your feet. So cute and adorable.
Linda Kirtley — Google review
Was such a great experience, get to see the platypus up close and the tour guide is very knowledgeable even get to sit with echidnas.
j wazza — Google review
What a fantastic place! The platypus are absolutely gorgeous. The enclosures are really fantastic and each animal is well cared for. The Echidnas were a huge highlight. A fantastic up close and personal experience with these total cutie pies.
There was also a very impressive taxidermy collection too! Absolutely recommend this place.
The tour guide Maddie was .... However the way she presented the information was a bit condescending. She sounded like she was reading off a teleprompter with timed jokes that fell flat and didn't match her seriousness. Her answers to everyone's questions kind of made it seem like people were stupid for asking them because she's the expert.
Seahorse World, located at Beauty Point in West Tamar, Tasmania, offers an immersive and educational experience for visitors. The guided tours provide a unique insight into the mystical world of seahorses and other marine life, including Weedy Sea Dragons and endangered species. The working aquarium allows visitors to witness seahorses from birth and is accompanied by informative guides who make the tour both fun-filled and educational. The facility is wheelchair-friendly with a great gift shop and cafe on-site.
Seahorse World at Beauty Point in Tasmania is a working seahorse farm as well as an educational facility. We took the 40 minute tour which provided an insight into the lifecycle of a seahorse. Very interesting.
Mike Noordermeer — Google review
Very interesting tour, definitely something different - never thought I would hold a seahorse! The tour was a great opportunity to learn about the seahorse breeding lifecycle from young to when they are full size and shipped off around the world. Our guide was super lovely and knowledgeable. Perfect experience for kids and adults. Make sure to book the tour online earlier if you’re on a time schedule. Also helps with planning times if you’re looking to visit the platypus and echidnas next door as well (another attraction in the area). There’s also a gift shop, simple cafe upstairs and a very small and basic chocolate shop upstairs.
Irwin Hau — Google review
Such an amazing place to share with the kids! The staff were so friendly and the tour was really educational. We loved our visit and will definitely stop by again
Rhiannon Harris-Campbell — Google review
If you love seahorses, this place is worth a visit. Perfect indoor activity for a rainy day especially. We arrived at 3pm but as we didn’t pre-book, the tour was already full so we had to wait until 4pm till the next one. However, it wasn’t an issue for us, we looked around the gift shop and had a hot drink while we waited. The tour guide was very enthusiastic and passionate about the seahorses. Very informative and you even have the opportunity to touch a seahorse if you wish.
Jessica J — Google review
Seahorse World is a great place to see amazing seahorses! It's located in a beautiful valley called Tamar Valley. They have special tours where guides teach you all about seahorses, how they live and grow, and how we protect them. Tickets are affordable for families, and there's plenty of parking. You can even see a scenic river! A family ticket is only $69, which is a good deal. After the tour, there's a cafe where you can relax and grab a bite to eat. If you love nature and want a fun family outing, Seahorse World is a must-see!
C S — Google review
Such a great place and the host was such a character! My goodness I want all the seahorses. All of them. You can really tell they care and put all their time and effort into these little guys. Absolutely worthy of all the tourism dollars in our opinion. And you get to hold them!! Have I mentioned that?! How cool!
Madison Van Haeren — Google review
We stopped here because someone recommended to us to have a look at Seahorse World. I am so glad we did. The tour was amazing and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. It was very interesting to learn about different kinds of seahorses and seadragons. It was also fascinating to see the different tanks of potbelly seahorses at different stages of life and learn about the food they eat. They also have an area where you can hold a seahorse if you wish. They also have some other interesting fishes you can look at. The gift shop is also good and reasonably priced. The entry tickets were also very well priced. I highly recommend checking this place out.
Matthys Loedolff — Google review
Seahorse World & the Southern Ocean Aquarium is located at Beauty Point in West Tamar, not far from Beaconsfield, Tasmania.
It is positioned in a stunning location on the west bank of the Tamar River and located on a wharf.
We were not sure of what to expect, and what we got was better than we thought. It is definitely different and quite interesting. They are delightful creatures, and I could watch them for ages. Their antics are quite funny.
The guided tour is 45 minutes. It is probably worth checking ahead to both book, and find out the time of the tour. Their gift shop is quite extensive but more importantly they sell Anvers Chocolate there.
If you are in West Tamar, definitely pop in and see both Seahorse World and Platypus House as they are on the same docks at Beauty Point. Beaconsfield Mine Museum is just down the road, too. We did both Seahorse World & Platypus House in one visit.
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Niki Vogel — Google review
Not just a tourist attraction, but a real working seahorse farm... absolutely fascinating.
Catherine Brunskill — Google review
We had a great time at Seahorse world. The tour guide was really nice and super knowledgeable. So many seahorses and other cool sea creatures too. The displays look awesome as well.
All the animals are happy, healthy and thriving. It's nice to see such a passionate tourguide telling us all about the seahorses!
The only thing that was a bit off putting was one of the staff members when we arrived. We had a tour booked for 10am and we were tracking well to arrive at 9:45 but unfortunately our little almost 2 year old was carsick on the way. This meant we had to stop, help her etc before getting there at 10:05. When I said we were here for the tour the guy just said "well you're late" in such a scowling way with lots of attitude. I explained what happened, not that I should have to because it's on me if I miss some of the tour, and we joined the tour to see we didn't miss much at all.
It was unnecessary and thankfully the rest of the tour was awesome because that definitely wasn't a nice way to start the visit.
Lindsey — Google review
Very interesting display to visit when in Beauty Point Tasmania. Get up close and personal with Seahorses and other sea creatures. The tour was great and the guide explained the whole breeding process very well. They have an excellent souvenir shop as well with a great range of items to peruse and purchase.
Kim Osborne — Google review
Very informative place, good for children ages 7 and up. Real young kids will find it hard to stay focused during the tour. They need more hands on activities for kids. We had a good time though and well worth the money. You have to go on the tour so make sure you find out the times they are going or there is a 30min wait until the next one.
kyle stratton — Google review
Seahorse World is informative and obviously very skilled at their breeding program as there were thousands of seahorses. Seeing so many in one tank was an odd experience and changed the way I see these fish. Being able to hold them though was novel and we enjoyed seeing the other fish too.
Website booking system doesn’t match their tour times and we had to wait for a tour, even though we turned up on time.
Nate C — Google review
What an amazing experience, I can’t believe I got to hold a sea horse. Great tour and excellent displays. Definitely a great place to visit.
Jacinta Dzioba (Jazz) — Google review
My wife and I visited here and were simply fascinated by the displays. Our guide was a fountain of knowledge. This would be great for families. There are literally thousands of seahorses to see, from tiny babies up to large adults, and in a range of colours and varieties.
One of the highlights of the tour is where you can actually cradle a seahorse in your hand and pose for a photo.
This experience exceeded our expectations. And its right next door to Platypus World.
Graham Brown — Google review
We came as a family of 4, the tour guide was okay for the 45min tour on the hour. They had a great range of seahorses but breed the "potbelly" which is local to the waters and showed you steps from breeding to export. At no stage were we offered to hold a seahorse like others had previously in their reviews. There was also a couple of other tanks with fish and sharks, and the "Weedy Seadragons", now they are stunning creatures.
Gift shop was great with gift shop pricing. My only small issue is the price of entry. At $24 per adult was a bit rich and should realistically be around the $17 mark.
Did I enjoy it...yes
Would I recommend...yes but note about entry price.
Darren Klemra — Google review
This was fantastic! Tours run every hour for approx 45 minutes, allow an hour for questions and further Seahorse watching. Our tourguide was very passionate and knowledgeable, there was nothing he couldn't answer. If you are doing platypus house (you should), take time to browse shop and have a hot drink so you don't have to rush between buildings.
You should book in advance as spots on tours are limited.
Gillian F — Google review
An amazing experience, thank you James for answering all our questions.
Where else can you see so many beautiful Seahorses and have chance to hold one.
A must visit to learn about Seahorses breeding and intelligence!!!
Richard Jagger — Google review
Agree with other comments, definitely a Seahorse Farm and some questionable ethical issues. My partner and I were really excited having heard about Seahorse World from friends, so made the effort to check it out on our short trip to Launceston but unfortunately both left feeling deflated.
The guides and staff were friendly and facilities fine, but the lack of conservation message is very apparent. And there’s also a clear lack of what sustainable / responsible aquarium pet ownership is. Should just anyone be allowed to own a seahorse?
The tank features with plastic netting and rope seems way off base considering the global marine plastic pollution crisis, might be sending the wrong message.
If you are a lover of ocean creatures and don’t support captive breeding for profit, this place isn’t for you.
Natasha Mills — Google review
Great tour! Friendly staff, very informative. Kids loved holding a seahorse. I was especially impressed with the bred in captivity spotted handfish.
Alex Maeers — Google review
Seahorses are magical, amazing chameleons and unique to say the least. Holly the tour guide has enthusiasms that is contagious. They are doing an amazing job in their industry. Well worth the visit. The staff are happy and fun.
Kriket W — Google review
Very impressed with the pleasant nature and helpfulness of the staff facilities are excellent and they have bait and allow external fishers to use their toilet facilities. A five star rating is deserved for this business.
Ken D — Google review
Really cool experience 😎 loved the spotted hand fish especially!
Can tell staff keep the place really clean and all animals well looked after!!
The tour was great and learnt so many facts about seahorses that I never would have guessed!!
Gift/souvenirs shop was out of this world good!! We bought heaps of keepsakes to remember Seahorse World 💙
Keep up the good work guys!! 👏
Courtney — Google review
We absolutely LOVED this tour. Such an incredible story, heaps of new facts learned and beautiful seahorses. The kids loved the interactive nature, and their highlight was definitely holding the seahorses and hermit crabs. I never caught our tour guides name but with her beautiful fluro orange hair, she fit in perfectly to the surroundings 😊
Definitely worth the money. It was well organised and you are able to get up close to the penguins. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. We went in April and definitely needed warm clothing as you are standing on the beach!
Patrick Lanau-Atkinson — Google review
You can get real close to those little penguins during this tour. The tour is well organised to not disrupt those little penguins’ routine. And the beach is very cold and windy after dark. Be prepared for the cold before going.
Leon Zhang — Google review
small group tour, very close and intimate feeling with the penguins within a few meters. you get to watch the penguins coming ashore and follow them to their homes. nice tour guide with very interesting facts and remarks. while waiting for the penguins talking among themselves before deciding to make their moves, look up into the sky and you can enjoy the watching the milky way.
CS — Google review
Love how the guides prioritise the penguin’s safety before anything else. They won’t force them out or rush them to move. You just have to be patient and observe them. Saw a substantial number of fairy penguins! Guides were super knowledgeable and friendly, esp when my son was getting restless and kept wanting to move about.
Esther Teo — Google review
Must better than the penguins at Phillip island. You actually get close to these ones. Was sceptical to begin with but blown away with how cute they are. Meet your guide and break off into smaller groups for a more intimate experience with the penguins. Adorable and informative.
k h — Google review
Get to see the penguins up-close. Guides were really professional and informative. Best to book tickets in advance. Fantastic experience!
Leslie Lim — Google review
Expensive but definitely worth the money!! You will see the cute penguins up and close (literally running past your feet) and you will learn more about these amazing creatures than any website could teach you.. the tour guides are also the keepers and you can tell the passion in their presentation!
Linh — Google review
Low Head Penguin Tours are great. Their priority is the penguins. And there are always penguins. It is worth the money as the information and guidance from these people are great!
We were there in winter, and we still saw these gorgeous little ones.
Little Penguins – they are so cute! Blue and white bundles of cute!
This time of year there are not a lot come ashore but it doesn’t matter, some still come.
Most of the photos and videos are not that clear – it is nighttime with yellow light from torches. It's not the best for photography. Disregard the clarity and enjoy the cuteness!
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Jabinda Joey — Google review
Such a great tour! The penguins were adorable, they get nice and close, you can take pictures without flash. The tour guides are all lovely and knowledgeable, and so very patient with crowd questions!
Worth every penny!
Amber McGrath — Google review
Lovely tour, the staff know a lot about the penguins and also them take the job very seriously, specially specially with the use of flash cameras or phones.
Highly recommended
Iv?n Soprani — Google review
The tour ended early (was told it’s from 9pm-10:30pm but our guide ended earlier at 10pm, while the other two groups are still on their tour). They also put us at a spot with only 4-5 penguins passed by, while the other two groups see soo many more (10-20 penguins or even more). I don’t know based on what they assign us to different groups but we feel our tour experience is not as good as expected.
Jenifa C — Google review
A wonderful experience. Very knowledgeable tour guides and the penguins were just delightful. Bring warm clothes. Highly recommended
Anthony Devine — Google review
Absolutely loved this experience! Our tour guide Cindy was such a good laugh and had so many fantastic facts to tell us! I could see her passion in what she does and it really made the experience so interesting.
The gift/souvenirs shop was awesome too!!
Thank you Cindy and Low Head Penguin Tour's.
Highly recommend if staying close by👌 👍 👏 🙌 😀
Courtney — Google review
The staff were really friendly and informative. We had a really good experience and got up close with the penguins. We also had the opportunity to learn about some of the penguin behaviours and had a good laugh while talking about it. Would definitely recommend. I wasn't too keen before visiting but after going it is an experience that was an amazing and I'm so glad I got to have the chance to have it.
Woolich Family — Google review
We enjoyed our tour, the guides were very informative and friendly.
We saw quite a few penguins , several groups. Wear warm clothes as the wind off the ocean was brisk.
moni lee — Google review
Awesome experience. We had quite good weather. Lots of fairy penguins coming out of the surf. Too cute! Watching them go over the rocks up to their burrows.
salty boi — Google review
Absolutely recommend! If you love small cute things and care about wildlife definitely do this tour. Book first though!
The penguin colony, we are told, is growing here, which is great and is a direct result of conservation efforts like this tour.
Jason Miller — Google review
Just wonderful! Amazing to see such beautiful creatures up close - within a couple of metres - but not because they're forced to go that way or interfered with. Our guide, Libby, was fantastic - informative, knowledgeable, and patient, and seemed to understand the penguins behaviour perfectly. Highly recommended!
41° South Tasmania Salmon and Ginseng Farm is a hidden gem where you can enjoy a delightful experience in harmony with nature. The owner, Ziggy, is known for his warm welcome and wealth of knowledge. Visitors can take a self-guided walk to the waterfall, feed the salmon, and explore the wetlands. The farm offers an array of platters featuring delicious smoked salmon prepared in various ways, accompanied by fresh salads and seafood dips with ginseng seasoning.
What a gem of a place! Owner Ziggy is a wealth of knowledge and has designed the salmon farm in harmony with nature. He is also welcoming and funny. We loved our self guided walk to the waterfall and salmon feeding, including a walk around the wetlands. The platter that we had was devine! Salmon in 3 different ways, a fresh leafy salad combined with lovely seafood/chilli dip and Ginseng seasoning. They also farm Ginseng. We bought a bit of everything to have back at home. We will be back.
aussirose travels — Google review
41⁰South is a great Salmon & Ginseng farm near Deloraine, Tasmania. The farm, the products & the service were all 5 star. The farm walk is $10. Do it. You feed the salmon, the walk is beautiful and you can see the Montana Cascades from the path. And yes, we had salmon for lunch and dinner that night. Try the $5 testing plate before purchasing to see what you like.
Jabinda Joey — Google review
Absolutely amazing food and local produce, including local beer, wine and cider. Can't recommend the food highly enough! It's also fun to walk to the salmon tanks and feed the farmed trout and salmon.
In Australia — Google review
We loved this place. This is a must go and great for kids. My 18mth old and 3 year old greatly enjoyed feeding the salmon in the ponds. They were amazing to watch, flashing their beautiful rainbow bodies about as they eat up the pellets. It is a beautiful wetland to walk around and a big waterfall down one of the tracks.
There is even a cubby house and mud kitchen for the kids next to the Caffe and a variety of toys to play with.
The food is so good.
Me and my Husband share a sampling plate which was so delicious. I was impressed with the kids platter as it was healthy with fruit and veggie sticks, cheese, and l think corn chips plus a small chocolate. So good to go somewhere where where there is such a great healthy option for the kids.
Such a beautiful outlook while you eat.
Staff are very friendly too.
Elizabeth Rendell — Google review
Amazing smoked salmon! Very moist and tasty!
A lovely place to have lunch, nice surroundings; they offer a variety of platters. The self guided tour around the farm was lovely, great experience feeding the salmon and eels ourselves. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Renee M — Google review
What a gem! Beautiful garden and Cafe, family vibes and great customer service.
I have been there twice and each time owners and staff were exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to give me a good experience.
They customised me a platter for my gluten free needs and I got to try everything I wanted. Salmon and other products are of high quality and reasonably priced. Coffee also great, highly recommend!
Esther K?hler — Google review
Great small farm! Feeding fish is quite fun! Also, we've had a very pleasant dining experience. Salmon sandwiches are very tasty, with generous slices of salmon and potato chips on the side.
Olga Gonchar — Google review
The man who served us was very friendly and kept a laugh and smile on us the whole time. There is plenty of space in the gardens to sit and enjoy a hot smoked salmon platter. Bonus is that they are dog-friendly!
Anita N — Google review
Such a relaxing place for lunch. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the tasting platter was generous (for 2 ppl) and so delicious. I also enjoyed feeding the fish (it costs $10 for a bag of fish feed, and this includes the entry to visit the wetlands, etc) as well as strolling to the Montana Falls and around the wetlands.
Moontess — Google review
Definitely worth a visit - it’ll change how you think about sustainable production. We’ll definitely make this our preferred product from now on. Please do consider the farm walk - it’s surprisingly fun to feed the mature salmon and it’s a way to meaningfully support their amazing work. The family are out working and really generous with their knowledge and time.
Carr Family — Google review
DEFINITELY our Highlight.
Took ourselves out on an adventure along what some call the "tasting trail" today.
What a fantastic place we came upon while checking out a few other places along the way.
We loved the staff who engaged cared and catered for each and everyone who comes go enjoy this peaceful paradise.
Engaging atmosphere, delectable delights for your taste buds, immerse environment to enjoy. They have things for all ages, to do, my boys and daughter loved playing fooZball ...
Thanks for a memorable experience
Caleb Grant — Google review
Lovely family owned and run working farm. Excellent experience even though the rain from the night prior meant it was hard to see/feed the salmon. The landscape was worth entry alone, which the owner halved because of the limited opportunity to see the salmon. Informational boards around the farm proved helpful on our self-guided tour. Highly recommend the short stroll to the falls on the property - just beautiful.
Finished off with a great coffee in the cafe and purchased some of the hot smoked salmon (which due to it's deliciousness didn't last long!)
Domonique Formosa — Google review
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323 Montana Rd, Deloraine/Red Hills TAS 7304, Australia
Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe is a stone-and-timber cafe situated in Australia, offering seasonal dishes with raspberry flavors. Visitors can enjoy a scenic view of the lake while dining on the deck. The menu offers a variety of food options ranging from crumpets with homemade raspberry jam to unique raspberry coconut risotto. It is located 40 minutes away from Launceston and serves as an excellent stopover spot before continuing towards Cradle Mountain.
Fantastic dessert, raspberry crepe with ice-cream and raspberry toast. Raspberry latte is so good. We love the raspberry white chocolate. It is so delicious and we got a good cup of cappucino. They also sells jams, soap, syrup in front of the reception area. Great customer service from the staff there. Nice ambience as there's a fireplace to keep the cafe warm. Highly recommend this cafe.
Noorzidah M N — Google review
Lovely spot surrounded by greenery, a lake and a children's playground. Well spaced seating inside, and outside tables too. Extensive menu. Includes eggs and bacon and other staples, as well as every variety of berry based food you can imagine. French Toast, Pancakes, Cheesecake, etc. Lots of berry based drinks, too. Delicious. Fresh and frozen berries for sale in the shop.
Diane B — Google review
There are no words to describe the tastebud sensation we had here! The menu is extensive to suit all tastes.
Coffees were perfect! Scones Jam & Cream.. oh plus raspberry butter - divine!
My mouth is watering just writing this!
A must go... for everyone young n old.
Teena Richardson — Google review
Five star for the friendly service with a smile. The garden is going through renovations so didn’t have much view. We ordered everything vegetarian, chilli egg and mushroom sourdough. Both were pretty decent, not great. However we should have chosen the dishes with raspberry instead, tried raspberry latte which was nice! And last but not the least, berry cheesecake was yummiest… one of the best ones ever!
Josh-I Fam — Google review
Staff are friendly and attentive, the place is filled with great atmosphere. Tried the raspberry waffles and it was one of the best that I've ever had! 🤩🤩🤩 There's a small lake at the back of the cafe where you can stroll and enjoy the scenery too. Amazing stop ✌🏻
Millie Chin (Milliefujii) — Google review
We loved this cafe. The cakes were great & the raspberry affogato - 10 out of 10.
The staff were lovely and the service was great. Their product range was enticing. I love raspberries! Definitely stop if you're heading down the Bass Highway between Latrobe and Deloraine.
Jabinda Joey — Google review
This was a cloud nine breakfast experience. The fusion of the raspberries to the mains, desserts and drinks are completely mental and unreal. Combination of sweet and savoury are well balanced, and we couldn’t ask for a better breakfast in Tasmania.
We enjoyed everything that were served, super friendly staffs, amazing restaurant all and all. Well done chefs and staffs!
Bryan Then — Google review
Well worth a stop. It was pretty packed when we were there, right at peak lunch time so getting the order in was a decent wait in line then about an hour for food to come. But the food was great, all service was with an honest smile and the setting is quite stunning if you sit outside.
Caleb Doherty — Google review
Can’t fault this place! The food was fast and delicious. They had a great selection of vegan options and the staff were so helpful and friendly. Parking was easy and there is plenty of seating in various areas. They also have such a lovely range of retail products from jams to gin to lip balms all raspberry flavoured. Highly recommend you visit them.
Jordon Philips — Google review
It’s a beautiful spot for brunch and some refreshing raspberries (you can pick your own if you want to). The jam are very nice too.
The menu for food and drinks is tastily modified with some raspberry touches, which is surprisingly good.
The raspberry latte and raspberry affogato are a must. Highly recommended!
Derek Dinh — Google review
We had a scrumptious lunch the other day with the family. We had the Slow Cooked Lamb Salad, Gluten free chicken burger, celery soup and roasted chat potatoes. Every dish was equally delicious and we ate every morsel off our plates, which speaks for itself. Would definitely recommend anyone stopping by for a meal. You would not be disappointed!
Carynn Chua — Google review
Very busy early on a week day so you know it must offer a good experience. A Cafe atmosphere with nice view of green things. Good service but a fair wait for the food. Maybe because of the large numbers of people. I think our dishes were very good but for example if the pork belly had more of the other ingredients it would have been more balanced then superb.
Roland Cauka — Google review
I’ve been to the Raspberry farm a number of times over the years. This place is a must if you are traveling around in Tasmania. Had a beautiful romantic walk around the farm followed by a awesome lunch by the fire in it’s beautiful restaurant. Food was out quickly and was Devine. So many choices I wanted them all but I guess that’s more reason to come back…. Again.
Highly recommend!
Jack Parkinson — Google review
Stop by to try out the famous Christmas Hills. Had the berries coffee, but not much berries tastes in it at all. Could give it a miss. Ice cream is definitely a MUST try. Had the berries Ice cream, it is superb !
Not overly sugary or creamy. Which is what you want for ice cream with fruits. Comes with a busting berries flavor. Wish I can buy a tub and bring it home.
Would give it 6 stars just for the Ice Cream.
Toby J — Google review
Lovely place for breakfast. The mushroom dish was my favourite as well as the toast with raspberry jam and butter. The jam was so good we bought one to go. And the raspberry butter was divine. We also had kids pancake, which was meh. The icecream on the pancakes was nice though.
We had a lovely stroll around the lake to see the farm afterwards and the service was great.
Also purchased some fresh raspberries. Most delicious raspberries I've ever had.
Winnie — Google review
This was the perfect breakfast stop for our group that had just landed in Devonport having traveled from Melbourne overnight on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry. There were lots of tempting choices on the menu and our group enjoyed everything we ordered. I would definitely visit again.
Teresa Gaudio — Google review
Amazing raspberries! We tried the raspberry pancake, super fresh berries with the warm pancake very delicious. Bought a box of raspberry and jam for takeaway to continue our road trip. After finishing the road trip we came back a few days later to buy a few more boxes of the fresh raspberries. Highly recommend this place!
Kim Chu — Google review
Great lunch at the Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm. The property is beautiful to walk around. No picking raspberries from what I could see. But, you could certainly try them and many of the raspberry dishes they had to offer. The lunch options included all day breakfast and classic lunch options, followed by many raspberry desserts. We tried the chicken burger, bacon and eggs, white chocolate raspberry cheesecake and pancakes. They were all delicious. I’d recommend booking in advance, particularly on the weekends, they are very busy. Food took a little while to come out because of how busy they were, but it was well worth the wait.
Kimberly Maxwell — Google review
We stopped at Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm for brunch. It was glorious❣️Generous serves made for sharing and totally scrumptious. We can recommend the hot smoked Tassie salmon on sourdough, bread and butter pudding, raspberry affogato and a regular latte.
Nicky Jones — Google review
Excellent place to have a meal with the family.
Both indoor and outdoor seating with views to the lake. There is a walkway around the lake to keep you busy while you wait for your reservation.
There is a small play area with a cubby house, good to keep your little ones occupied.
Separate drinks and dessert area with innovative options available.
Please make a reservation before going as this place gets busy quickly. Also, allow sufficient time for your meals to arrive. It took 20 mins for ours to come.
Nitin Gupta — Google review
I had Eggs Benedict and my partner had French toast. We split them to enjoy both savory and sweet. The Benedict was delicious and the French toast was perfect. The coffee was excellent too. My only complaint is I don't have a time machine so I can go back and experience this again for the first time.
Neil Douglas — Google review
A beautiful, scenic and peaceful spot to have lunch on BASS Highway. We had a Roasted beetroot and feta salad and a triple chocolate waffle at the restaurant. Both dish were nicely made and yum. We could have had more dishes but vegetarians have very few items to choose from, the other two options were a pumpkin salad and roasted potatoes, this is a generic complaint that we had with many Launceston restaurants. We also had raspberry coffee which was surprisingly great. We bought berries from the farm, please note actual farm is not accessible to public. We took a stroll near the pond while kids played in the playground. We lost our way on the route to the farm and had to circle back on highway via Red Hill, which was a scenic beauty.
Apurva Gupta — Google review
Where else can you try Raspberry coffee? Lunch was very good. The food didn't take long for us. Booking ahead is definitely recommended. We hadn't booked and were lucky to borrow someone's reserved table, as they weren't due for an hour. While we were there a tour bus pulled in so it's a busy place. You can buy raspberry and strawberry products such as jams and sauces to take away.
Steve — Google review
Lovely spot on the Tasting Trail! Fresh raspberries and strawberries for sale as well as raspberry jam, syrups, tea. Limited takeaway menu, be sure to ask to be seated in the cafe to see the whole menu which includes some delicious looking desserts highlighting raspberries - pity we missed this
We had the muffin which was warmed and served with clotted cream and berries, and the raspberry milkshake which was a generous portion and had a good raspberry flavour
Carmen S — Google review
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9 Christmas Hills Rd, Elizabeth Town TAS 7304, Australia
Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door is a must-visit destination for cheese lovers in Tasmania. This cheese farm offers an array of unique cheese flavors, such as Wild Wasabi, Bush Pepper, and Lavender. Visitors can witness the cheese making process through window viewing areas and learn about the history of the farm through audiovisual presentations. The retail space at Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door is impressive with plenty of items to purchase.
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door. They provide lots of information on how their different cheeses are made and matured, lots of fun facts and ‘dad jokes’, and most importantly how they care for their dairy cows - it’s great to see a business who cares so much about their animals. Oh … I forgot to mention their cheese is divine! I’ll be looking for their cheeses when I get home.
Mike Noordermeer — Google review
First time visiting a cheese Factory. They opened this place for public last year. There are plenty of parking outside. 100 metres away from main highway. There are seating outside. The are and facility are well maintained. There is a history about this place and carry years of tradition in making cheese. They also depicts the process of making through images and illustration. You can view the cheese making process through the glass window. They have cheese tasting section and you can buy crackers and cheese. Also they sell variety of good ice creams. They have cheese shop as well and you can buy variety of delicious cheese which are sourced and processed locally. You can also see the cheese storage area through the glass. Entry is FREE. Worth going to this place if you are are visiting Davenport.
Anto Mathew — Google review
We were lucky enough to have someone at our lodge in cradle Mountain. Recommend we stop off at this place on our way back from Launceston.
We were tempted by everything but bought some snacks and specialties to either take home as gifts or nibble-on while we went and decided to have some ice cream before we left even though it was 9:30 in the morning.
It was one of the best decisions we've ever made! I had the lemon poppy seed ice cream. My best friend had the chocolate cream which was just the perfect blend of bitter chocolate and we can't recommend this place strongly enough! Even on a bank holiday. The staff were unfailingly pleasant and helpful!
Kathleen Law — Google review
If you are a cheese lover then this is the place for you. There is a little section that educates you on how cheese is made and a little
About the cows in the region. There is a section that shows how the cheese is made and storage and a typical tourist shop to buy all the usual. They have obviously cheese of many varieties and milk as well, as well as some cooking ingredients. The best part was the cafeteria that do amazing coffee and toasties. We got there fairly early so felt it was too early to have ice cream but there was definitely some temptation there.
Alfred Tao — Google review
We really enjoyed our visit today to the Ashgrove Cheese Dairy. We purchased a lot of various Cheeses and Honey and also Enjoyed our ice creams. We were served by a young man by the name of Julius and he couldn't have been more helpful, what a great asset to the Cheese Dairy he is.😊😁
Bob Wright — Google review
Four stars but I love cheese. We got one of their cheese platters and two glasses of wine - $58 I think. Enough cheese, crackers, relish, bread, fruit and nuts to satisfy us and a good cross section of their product. Different platters offer different mixes of cheese or you can choose what you like. Not a lot else to see other than through the glass at their workings or at the stacked cheese rounds except for the gift shop which sells nic nacs, cheese, wine, etc. You can also purchase various icy confections if you don't like cheese.
Paul Smith — Google review
Lovely place to stop and get some food or have a brake from the car. Good food, nice staff. Sweet play space for the kids, well priced, and some educational information. Would have been nice to see the factory in action. Lots of setting inside and out. A lovely little gift shop as well, with a good selection of Tasmanian foods.
Arual Effilctus (woombie) — Google review
🐮Ashgrove cheese is delicious in six different varieties. Each has its own flavor and character. 😋I like Wasabi cheese and MT Roland cheese best. ✨The indoor environment is very clean. In addition to eating cheese, this place is also educational so that you can have a deeper understanding of cheese. And Ashgrove's story history is interesting! If you like cheese, you can visit here! Visit and taste about 1.5 hours!
Yo???? — Google review
A fantastic venue for tasting local Tasmanian cheese and stopping between Launceston and Devonport for coffee or a meal. We came here twice, firstly for a cheese platter, and second time for breakfast. Both were enjoyable experiences in a clean and friendly environment. The cheese selections were diverse and tasty, and affordable at $12. The toasties are amazing, with sourdough bread and delicious melted cheese. There's a well-equipped shop with a wide range of cheese, snacks and condiments to choose from.
Michael G — Google review
Ashgrove Cheese has a great dairy door - cafe, cheese making, shop, and facilities. There is a reasonable sized parking lot big enough for caravans to turn around and park. It is on the Bass highway and is worth the stop.
I love Ashgrove cheese, so I made it my mission to visit their business. WOW, what a great setup. Love the cow statues, the information about their background and cheese making, but I love their cheese the most. And, yes, we definitely bought more than we needed ;-)
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Jabinda Joey — Google review
Right off the highway and easy to get to. Some super yummy cheese. Super informative as well. You must get the cheese balls, red wine and thyme is delicious.
Good place to stop for some Tucker and coffee.
Craig “Firebird” Goodchild — Google review
This is a must visit . Staff are very friendly. Even though the day we stopped was bad weather but we had wonderful experiences apart from run to car in rain 😂. Food were amazing. Hot malted drink was so good my partner loved it . We will definitely come back again . Shame we couldn’t try Tasmanian smoke trout as they didn’t had any .
Rana M — Google review
Ashgrove Cheese was awesome. Great story telling room including audio visual presentation. This story telling continues along the window viewing areas depicting how cheese is made and stored. Their retail space is wonderful with lots to buy.
John Jocys — Google review
A must visit when you are in Tasmania. Located just a few metres from the main highway. It has a wide variety of cheese churned in house for sale. There is a small in-house restaurant/cafe with cheese platter options, ice creams etc.The seating area indoor /outdoor is good to enjoy as a family. Ample parking space. The cheese from the factory was delectable, flavoursome,authentic and fresh. Flavours were unique. The information on the craftsmanship of cheese making is explained with great facts.
Saranya Vivek — Google review
Staffs there are friendly and helpful. Ice cream doesn't have much favorite in it but is super creamy. Highly recommend cheese fondue and the cheese platters. Anything with cheese will pretty much does it.
Only down side there is not much to see at the factory (windows display) and the light reflection is very strong so you see yourself most of the time.
They also cheese and milk there. Can grab a few things before heading off. Bring some ice pack or cold bag if you travel in longer distance. I wish I had.
Is definitely worth the visit if you like cheese and creamy ice cream.
Toby J — Google review
Great location for a break/stopover driving through the Northwest trail.
Informative, spacious and able to see the cheeses behind the scenes is wonderful.
Good gift and cheese shop but wish the samples given/provided be given a little more effort. Example, leave the samples in a cool section and not given ?crushed, put cubes instead.
Toastie was great but slightly overpriced. 18$ for a ham and cheese is a bit hefty.
Michael Mok — Google review
Just visited the upgraded cheese factory. I really like the modern style. There are so many viewing stations where you can see the cheese being made and see the enormous storage rooms with rounds of cheese aging. There is an area where kids can play. They also sell big bags of off cuts of the cheese for a reduced price. $18 for a kilo to be exact. There are lots of locally produced food items to purchase and on tap milk. The only downside is they just do a single cheese sample whereas they used to have a heap available to try.
Jodie Grosvenor — Google review
Great interactive displays for the kids, and interesting educational displays and showroom. The potato salad was different than what I'd expected but still tasty. Recommend the breakfasts and toasties. Took home 3 of my favourite cheeses: wasabi, pickled onions and havarti. Good selection of deli foods in the gift shop. Something for everyone and a wonderful foodie experience.
Lisa Bolton — Google review
Awesome place to try local cheese and have scones etc we weren't hungry the cheesy nachos looked yummy will have to come back to try that. We tried the 6 cheese platter and wasabi cheese was the winner .Great cheesy experience. !!!!Must try if u are passing through.
Beautiful and friendly staff.
Rupali J — Google review
We loved this place. Would have been good for a coffee but we have coffee coming out of our ears.
We were taken by the cheese store. So many cheeses aging. Impressive.
A great little shop. Check out the cheese shavings for sale. Amazing bargains!
Vincent Bowyer — Google review
Death by dairy is the only way to go! Great stop on the highway, lots of room to eat and enjoy the surrounds! Well stocked giftshop and the painted cows are always a hit!
Angie JM — Google review
Loved the ice cream here! They are freshly churned onsite and not available anywhere else! The Ashgrove cream flavour is amazing!!! Of course, they also have a range of cheeses too.
There is plenty of seating for a nice breakfast, lunch or snack.
Renee M — Google review
Great place, great history, nice and light hearted, good jokes!! Cheese tasting plate for $12 was super plain and potentially pricey but we did end up buying 3 of three 6 on the tasting plate. The nachos were not nice. The salsa had hardly no tomatoes or salsa so it was just a bean and corn dry mix. Pea guacamole and the cheese sauce was weird. I'd stay clear of that however the plain cheese toasty is anything from plain and was so delicious!!
Highly recommend 👌
Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Mole Creek, Tasmania, is a renowned wildlife conservation center that offers daily tours to visitors. Since 1985, it has been a popular destination for observing native Tasmanian species such as the iconic Tasmanian Devils. The sanctuary provides an opportunity to get up close and personal with kangaroos and ducks while enjoying the natural environment.
Very well maintained. Great job they are doing there regarding native Australian fauna conservation. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The animal tours of the quoll, Tass devils and wombats were very well conducted.
FrankoBaggins — Google review
My two children (15 and 9) and I visited today. We followed the 1pm tour and enjoyed learning about some of the animals. The tour was the perfect amount of time, not to long and not to short. The sanctuary was really open (free roaming animals and the ones secured away for safety). The kangaroos were the fan favourite for my children and I but I also loved the Tasmanian devils. They weren't hiding away and we could get up and close (safely) to them. I feel it is the perfect environment for if one needs to relax and enjoy the surroundings and animals - there is seating to do so. A calming environment and the staff are really friendly. Highly recommend a visit. Suited for all ages.
Amanda Evans — Google review
We enjoyed it 15 years ago, and enjoyed even more today with kids.
We loved the low key nature of Trowunna, hand feeding birds and kangaroos, plus the very informative tour/talk included in the entry price. More sanctuary than commercialised tourist trap.
Glenn Chamberlain — Google review
Good zoo, Good tours. Although a safety hazard for tourists is that there is no sign saying not to pat the Tassie devils as it has occurred before and injuries have happened. Overall 3.5 stars out of 5
Hazhof — Google review
This is a wonderful sanctuary to visit. Would highly recommend doing one of the free tours, as the staff are so knowledgeable and it was a great opportunity to learn more about these amazing animals. Worth the visit, you won't regret it!
Amy McKimm — Google review
This place was awesome. A rescue centre that cares about its animals. You buy your tickets from the gift shop. The tour was excellent with guides that care for the animals as well. There is time spent answering questions. You can get really up close, great for picture taking. Well worth the travel to visit here.
Cynthea Corbett — Google review
We really enjoyed the tour session given by the keepers, it was highly informative and we got to get up real close to the wombat and Tassie devil. This place has a real heart for these animals and their welfare, would highly recommend anyone visiting (or even passing through) Mole Creek to stop for a visit!
Joshua Yeo — Google review
We did a private tour with Ned, and had a great time! It may not be as fancy as many other sanctuaries or zoos, but you can tell it’s run by people who genuinely care for these animals. Love your work team!
Jessica Ivers — Google review
It's such a beautiful and peaceful place where you can meet the unbelievable fauna Tasmania possess. It's a one and only opportunity to watch Tasmanian devils from really close among others species. Highly recommended, probably coming back again
Joaquín Guzmán — Google review
We are big native wildlife supporters so loved seeing this Sanctuary. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly with a passion for conservation. Don't miss the free interactive tour. Kids loved it. Great half day out.
Haley Scarabelli — Google review
Very cool and chill place and we truly enjoyed it. Recommended to go Marakoopa Cave for the glow worm tour before coming here and as is 10% discount for this place from there.
We like the tour as it is very educational for tourists like us and if was an eye opener when the tasmanian devils was fed a carcass. We also get a chance to feed kangaroos and stroke animals. The free tour is a must and purchase the feed to make it a complete experience.
David Wong — Google review
Trowunna Sanctuary is an exceptional wildlife sanctuary with a focus on the Tasmanian devil, and it offers an incredible experience for an affordable price. With an entry fee of less than 30 bucks, visitors can embark on daily free tours guided by knowledgeable experts. These tours provide an up-close encounter with remarkable creatures like wombats and Tasmanian devils, allowing visitors to pet and interact with them.
The dedication and professionalism displayed by the staff at Trowunna Sanctuary are commendable. They not only facilitate these unforgettable encounters but also educate visitors about the risks posed by cats to wildlife. By raising awareness about the dangers of toxoplasmosis, they highlight the need to keep cats from roaming freely, as they can pose a significant threat to kangaroos, koalas, and Tasmanian devils.
For a small additional fee, visitors can purchase food to feed the park's wildlife. This offers a unique opportunity to interact with kangaroos, which are accustomed to being fed by people and pose no danger.
Trowunna Sanctuary is an exceptional sanctuary that combines education, conservation, and hands-on experiences. It's a place where visitors can connect with fascinating creatures and support their conservation efforts—a truly worthwhile and memorable experience for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Paul and Davy around OZ — Google review
Great wildlife sanctuary, staff are really friendly and there is an abundance of animals to see. There are numerous tours throughout the day and the guides are very knowledgeable.
Very kid friendly with the option to buy feeder bags to feed many of the free roaming animals.
There are limited food options here, however there are a selection of cold drinks and a Coffee/tea/hot chocolate machine for those cold days.
Timothy Morrison — Google review
Great little sanctuary here! The staff have such a passion for everything they do here and are so knowledgeable and able to educate you on all the different animals. Would definitely recommend going and timing your visit with their interactive tours and feedings.
Marianne Yeo — Google review
Was recommended to come here by other travellers and this place was amazing. Our daughter is obsessed with devils and this place has plenty of them. We arrived at opening and pretty much had the place to ourselves for an hour. We did the 11am tour and it was really informative. We were able to pat a young devil as well. Highly recommend a visit here
Appsolutely Outta Here — Google review
Had a great break driving back from cradle mountains to Launceston. The keepers are well informed and very friendly. Had a great time with the devil's and the Wombats. My favourite was the tawny frog mouth. Wait until it opens its beak. Thanks to all at the zoo for their good work and to help out our animal friends and maintain balance on this planet.
I would have liked a cafe overlooking the bird sanctuary or similar and think would been a great income for the zoo.
Porus Bharucha — Google review
If you get to be part of a group tour, it's totally worth it for the experience of petting a Tasmanian Devil and a wombat. Feeding the wallabies and kangaroos was fun. A few cool birds roaming around and in cages. Generally you'll be done in an hour.
J — Google review
Privatly run Australian wildlife sanctuary.
Great gift shop and feed available for some of the friendly animals.
Interactive tours 3 times a day. You're able to get up close with some of the cutest animals.
You're free to wander at your own pace too, just expect some slightly rough, hilly terrain, theres no paved paths, its all natural.
Kangaroos are very chilled and able to be fed and patted.
Not far out of the town of Mole Creek or the caves if you want to do some exploring.
Rochelle Richardson — Google review
Brilliant place! Be sure to do the free tour! Super informative and cool animals up close! Excellent conservation work being done by this small team, mindblowing stuff!
Meagan Thomas — Google review
A fabulous place to visit! Great experience feeding the ducks, kangaroos and other free roaming animals. There was a large population of kangaroos and ducks!! You can get up very close to the kangaroos and they are not shy at all! Saw a few kangaroos with joeys too. Lovely experience watching the animals roam in their natural environment.
The keeper gave a very informative and entertaining talk on the Tassie devils. It was amazing to see so many Tassie devils and watch them feed. There were wombats and wild roaming pademelons too. Too cute!
Definitely would recommend visiting. Best to visit early in the morning when the animals are more active. Staff were nice and friendly. Great to hear about the breeding program and conservation work that is being done at this centre.
Renee M — Google review
Great sanctuary (education and research center). The tour is around 45 minutes start with wombat, Tasmania devils,soot tail squall, and feeding Tasmania devils.
We spent roughly 3hours there with a 9 yos old. It’s a bit hard to find a carpark during Christmas break after 12.30pm.
LIANCHENG LI — Google review
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1892 Mole Creek Rd, Mole Creek TAS 7304, Australia
Brilliant vineyard - fantastic range of wines. Tastings are a great experience - top quality wines, friendly and knowledgeable staff. The restaurant is also highly recommendation - the rillettes, chicken liver parfait, duck and cheese platter are standouts. Beautiful view across the vineyards out to the sea as well prefect place to unwind
Renee W — Google review
If I could give 6 stars I would. My family and I have been twice now in the last 3 weeks. The location is absolutely stunning. The both times we went, the food was exceptional. Every dish we had was a 10/10. I simply can’t not mention our gorgeous waitress’ Claire and Bella who were just fabulous. Both girls made sure we were all happy and well looked after the entire time we were there. Thanks again Xx
Samara Smith — Google review
Cannot recommend this place enough!! 10/10. It started off with a great wine tasting that was done by Kayla. Kayla was super lovely and knowledgable about the wines and the winery itself. We then had a lovely lunch and our waitress was Esther who was very professional and attentive to the table. I had the Arancini balls and the market fish. YUM YUM YUM!! visiting ghost rock is an absolute must
Emily Ward — Google review
Had a lovely lunch, lots of yummy meals, had a really hard time choosing what to get as it all sounded delicious. The staff were really friendly and accomadating of allergies. We sat outside and the view was gorgeous, lots of space for the toddler to run around.
Sezzi — Google review
I'm no gastronomical expert but a glass of Catherine Sparkling Cuvee along with a Licorice Mousse was for me a perfect paring along with the stunning views. But equally noteworthy was the welcoming hospitality which as a solo traveler is rare but most appreciated. Thank you, I cannot wait to re-visit.
Di Sinclair — Google review
Wow! Just delightful. We went for our anniversary lunch and it was stunning. Views out to the ocean beyond rows of grapes.
The food was simply spectacular. It’s definitely worth it.
Our shared dessert was so good. Not too rich and not too sweet. Perfect.
Jaisen Mahne — Google review
Have you ever had a meal so good you almost want to cry from delight? If not, you need to get here and try the lamb cooked overnight and twice cooked potatoes. THE best lamb shoulder we have ever had.
Pinot Gris was crisp and perfect.
Ending the meal with a dessert from here is a must. Fantastic meal and attentive service.
Shareen T — Google review
Highly recommend, full compliments to the chef and team, exceptional food. Loved the wines. Thanks to Ash and Britney for a wonderful wine tasting and restaurant service. Looking forward to being back soon.
Jay Sh — Google review
This is such a beautiful winery. We only did the tasting and the lovely hostess Brie certainly had the personality and knowledge for this job. Although we didn't have lunch here at The Eatery, I was told by a diner that the food was great. We did make a purchase of a couple of the wines.👍
Jan Richards — Google review
Wow! Loved every minute of this beautiful place. Brie, our server, made our day what it was. First we did the wine tasting and that was exceptional. Brie really knew what she was talking about and helped us to understand wine a bit more. We were here for our honeymoon and she really went above and beyond to make us feel special. We then sat outside looking out at the amazing view for lunch and shared the slow cooked lamb shoulder (which was INSANE), oysters (drooling), and parfait (delicious) served to us by Tora (another lovely server) who also made our day that little bit more special.
Brie the absolute gem also got some really lovely photos of us together and made sure to get the right angles and lighting.
Beautiful place, beautiful staff. Great experience!
Georgia-Rose Ashton — Google review
We love coming to ghost rock. The food is incredible. We particularly enjoy doing a wine tasting here, the service is friendly and welcoming. Repeat customers and will continue to recommend to friends and family. Wine is also delicious.
Chris — Google review
Wonderful service. Great and consistent locally sourced food at a reasonable price. We tried four of their wines and they were all delicious. Definitely recommend the cauliflower if they have it in season! Picture is of the lamb for two, which they separated the side potato’s and salad for vegetarian-sharing purposes
Richie — Google review
Everyone needs to experience this winery. What a fabulous time we had there today. Beautiful setting. All the staff we met are dog lovers. Sat on the lovely outdoor area with our dog overlooking the vineyard and the ocean in the distance. The tasting pre lunch was run by a very experienced young man who knew his stuff. He even gave me a coffee as I opted not to taste! Then the lunch! WOW! The menu was so interesting and the food parings were spot on. Husband had the duck which was so moist and tender. I opted for all the sides as was in desperate need of veges and greens! Entrees delicious as well. The Arancini were the best I’ve had anywhere. The dessert standout was the liquorice and lavender dish how well the flavours went together! Then we had the best coffee we’ve had on the island. Everything about our experience at Ghost Rock was superb. The staff were lovely and very attentive and the chefs cooked up the best food we’ve had in all of Tassie. And topped it all off by being dog friendly meant we as travellers could really enjoy our day. We departed very happy complete with half a dozen bottles of white as well. Thank you everyone at Ghost Rock for an exemplary experience.
Heather Robinson — Google review
Highly recommend, full compliments to the chef and team. The staff were very polite and friendly, the meals were amazing and very delicious. Alex at the wine tasting was very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and overall very polite. In the end there were not many wines that we didn't like, and ended up shipping a dozen home. Thank you for a memorable experience, we will be back real soon. ❤️🍷
Tanya Cervek — Google review
Situated north of Tasmania, a spooky winery.... just kidding. The winery, despite the spooky name, serves up delicious wines and food.
We did the wine tasting prior to the lunch, and bookings are essential. Generous pour to taste and well informative.
Strategically placed restaurant overlooking the vines while tucking into their fabulous meals.
Started with the arancini, never goes wrong with arancini
We had the pork belly, which was generous in portion and cooked well. The steak was cooked to medium and was tender.
The rosè was fragrant, bursting with strawberry and cream, while the pinot noir was medium bodied.
The staff are young, energetic and very respectful, they made the visit a 6 star experience!!!
Overall, it was a great winery experience
Michael Mok — Google review
This was the perfect spot to grab lunch after coming off the ferry. The service here was extremely friendly and the food was perfection. Bonus is that they are dog friendly and even left a mat and bowl out for our dog.
Anita N — Google review
Best restaurant Ive been to in the north west area. Delicious food and beautiful location. I definitely recommend trying them!
Imogen Gavine — Google review
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1055 Port Sorell Rd, Northdown TAS 7307, Australia
A magical shop that could easily be a set for a movie!
A friend told me I had to go with her and we took the trip to Latrobe. I had no idea what I was about to enter until opening the door.
There are giant sized animals, human sized kings, secret doors into other magical worlds, a tardis that opens to massive dinosaurs, a full Alice in Wonderland experience, and even a cafe!
I completely lost time while we were in there and immersed into the experience of awe and wonder. Left with a mini magnetic chess set for my oldest son with a beverage to go from the cafe.
Now that I know it exists and the vast array of inventory that they have on offer, all of the unique homeware, gifts, and delights, I will definitely return and more than likely, with my family next time.
Jennifer Hamilton — Google review
This is a must see place in Devonport. It is a great place for the kids to see. A fun place to go to. When you go in you will not want to come out.A fun place to visit where you can find alot of fun and interesting things. It is a shop for people of all ages. There's something for everyone.It is honestly quite a magical shop. This is a dream come true. You enter a world of magic the second you step through those huge double doors.
Pasan Senanayake — Google review
Took my children here and we had an enjoyable time. There are a lot of interesting things on display and things to buy. If you are a fan of Doctor Who, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Science stuff and The Hobbit & Sword Art online, this place is a MUST. It’s only a 15 minute drive from Devonport.
deep sekhon — Google review
Discovered this store by accident whilst filling in time in Latrobe, oh my gosh what a find, the 6 people I was with and their toddlers were absolutely thrilled by this store and spent over 2 hours in there. There's so much to see and explore in there. Do yourself a favour if you're ever in Latrobe Tasmania please visit this store, you won't be disappointed ☺️
Julz — Google review
Let your inner child loose in this amazing store! Why it’s not listed in the things to do and see in Tasmania is hard to understand. Wow! A sight not to miss, something for everyone at all ages, gifts and games, puzzles, toys, books. The bathroom is definitely a must see!! The fun in exploring the themed rooms is so much fun. I didn’t get to try anything from the coffee shop, maybe next holiday. My husband and almost 2 year old loved it as well.
Melanie Alderton — Google review
Obsessed with this shop. It‘s such a wonderland and everyone will be be able to find something here. The coffee and cookies are the perfect addition and the disco toilet is the cherry on top 🪩
Jess E — Google review
They have a great range of products for kids and adults. What makes them stand out from other stores like this is their immersive experiences, the themes are done really well and you can spend quite a bit of time in this shop. Overall a fun experience.
George — Google review
Great toy store with a huge range of products for kids and adults.
Definitely worth the stop just to have a look around.
The themed areas are done really well.
Also, the staff are super nice and helpful.
Stuart A — Google review
The dream toy store!! If feels magical walking around the store. They have a unique collection and something for everyone. This place is unmissable. Must visit if you are around Latrobe!
Vaish M — Google review
What a wonderful shop. We go every time we are in Latrobe. We also placed an order (to Melbourne) and the product arrived so so quick. It was so well packed.. The staff are absolutely amazing. The coffee and fudge alone make this amazing place worth the visit..
Kate Green — Google review
Another recommendation from wonderful locals. The best toys and luxury homewears, as well as fun immersive experiences in Alice and Wonderland, Jurassic Park and a really creepy room for horror buffs (don't be tempted to take your kids in there, it is creepy!). Yummy hit chocolate in the back cafe too. A stunning store, and a must see!
Carla — Google review
What an amazing shop. Hadn’t heard about it and stumbled on it quite by accident. Spent an hour just wandering through and exploring all the cool little corners and displays. Well worth a visit.
Andre Queree — Google review
It was the most magical shop! A little bit pricy, but it is understandable. They had some amazing secret rooms, like an Alice in wonderland one, a Jurassic park one, a hobbit hole, a space one, and a super creepy one with horror movie things, like "Annabelle" and possessed creatures. I greatly recommend! Amazing experience. There was also a large part with amazing kids toys and dresses etc. ❤❤
Elouise McShane — Google review
What an amazing shop. It takes pride of place in the main street of Latrobe, and even before you enter, you know you are in for a treat.
From the get-go, I had no idea of where to look next - it was definitely sensory overload. But I was there to find the ‘rabbit hole’ that Alice fell down. And there it was. Even the Queen of Hearts was there.
But suddenly I’m faced with E.T. and C3PO. But wait, not just one Santa & Mrs Claus but hundreds. By now you’re in love with Christmas again and around the corner are Dragons and Knights.
Oh wait, there’s an African zoo collection. Right about now, I think I can’t be amazed anymore, and out pops a dinosaur or three. Ooh there’s a beautiful teapot from Beauty and the Beast. I feel like I’m still spiralling down Alice’s tunnel.
OMG, you just have to stop at Latrobe and get your butt into this place. It is absolutely amazing. This shop is like nothing I have ever seen, a veritable cornucopia of every imaginable child hood dreamtime character and more.
My purchase - a bag of freeze dried ice-cream. WOW, that stuff is awesome!
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Jabinda Joey — Google review
This place is amazing. So much to look at and buy. There's also a cafe with food, cakes, coffee and other drinks. Save about 2 hours to go through all the rooms and areas if you have the time.
It's hard to say everything you could buy here but illtrt for some... toys, games, disney happy potter, world of war craft, candles, clothes, Christmas, horror, wine, Whiskey, homewears, swords, pop vinyl, statues, fair garden stuff, dinasaurs, puzzles, metal house stuff.
Kyra Houltham — Google review
A fun place to visit where you can find a lot of interesting things. From clothing to merchandises and a nice little coffee shop at the end.
Basanta Shrestha — Google review
Absolutely love this. All the dolls are things are amazing. You would love this if you are a fan of fantasy tales.
Yui — Google review
The store I didn’t know I needed! Loved our visit here, great range of puzzles and games and toys for kids, heaps of ranges I had never seen before. Good coffee and a nice place to sit, and huuuuge cookies! Could’ve spent half a day here
Kaylene Wakefield — Google review
What an amazing business and location. Ww visit eveytime we pass through Latrobe. A lovely place to relax and enjoy a coffee and possibly buy a gift or two.
David McLean — Google review
Amazing themes, wonderful place to see and buy as you like.
Mahesh Fernando - Life Coaching for Success. — Google review
Located in Latrobe, Tasmania, the House of Anvers is a renowned family-owned chocolate factory that has been producing gourmet Belgian chocolates since 1989. Visitors can explore the museum and tasting center for free and even take a tour of the factory to witness over 2,500 varieties of chocolate being made. The founder, Igor Van Gerwen, takes pride in using the finest ingredients such as Tasmanian cream to create rich and flavorful chocolates.
The best hot chocolate I've tried in a long time. The chili and spice hot chocolate as well as the mint was really nice. The spice hits you then the chili then the chocolate. The flavours are just right and none was over powering the other. Best part is it is not too sweet like others. The mint had a great balance as well. The Eggs benny was good too. The ham with it was delicious. I would have preferred a little bit more moisture and runnier egg.
The staff were great and very friendly. Heaps of parking including for caravans. Easy to get to and find along the main road.
Both the inside and outside seating was homey and pleasant. Highly recommended and would definitely go back.
Marvin — Google review
Open Steak Sandwich: very nice, well cooked. The red wine and mushroom sauce was particularly nice. The cheese on top was unusual but didn't detract from the meal. The flavors were well balanced.
Belgium Waffle (with lemon curd): one of the better waffles I've had recently. It's common for waffles to be served with too little sauce or other accompaniment, not the case here with more than enough lemon curd to cover both waffles. Every element of this meal was quite pleasant, the waffles were soft. The serving size was quite generous.
Cappuccino: unusually creamy but a nice flavor. Not as bitter as I'm used to but a nice change nevertheless.
Verdict: overall a good time, I'd go here again and I'd recommend the above. Slightly disappointed that they had sold out of a couple of menu items we wanted to order, in particular the "Ultimate Anvers Taste Sensation", their dessert tasting board.
Wade Dunham — Google review
First impressions, atmosphere, service and quality are all part of the experience. Let’s begin….
The interesting historic old building attracts your interest straight up, with the antique museum and chocolate making viewing window there to offer an insight into modern and past practices.
The main entrance on our arrival was congested with other patrons, and the plastic doorway strips/ curtain that had to be pushed through kind of defeated the Covid sanitation measures that were requested upon entry.
Although no tables were available for a dine in experience, the friendly waitress offered a take away option which we accepted, whilst admiring numerous empty tables without a reservation label to say otherwise.
The turkey & cranberry toasted sandwich was good (but would have been fantastic if it were hot). We had to go searching for it as it seemed to have gone missing in action (left on the front counter for all the staff to see). The coffee & hot chocolate was delivered 10 minutes earlier to the location we were kindly asked to wait.
As I am sure you would understand, I enjoy my coffee. The coffee here was less than drinkable & made its way to the bin, the hot chocolate however was yummy & chocolatey.
Not the best experience overall, sorry only 2 stars, 1 for the lovely sandwich the other for the lovely & yummy selection of free Anvers chocolates that we got with our takeaway drinks……
Dakota Wolf — Google review
Must visit place in Tassie! The best ever hot chocolate I've enjoyed in Australia. Extravagantly creamy and rich with natural chocolate flavour! Staff is amazing and so quick! Very beautiful place indeed! Spacious parking and a children friendly garden. You could buy chocolate from a range of flavour, real authentic stuff.
Ayesh Baddage — Google review
Great team and attentive staff. Very busy on weekends so worth to call and book a table. Excellent menu. The food we ordered, from hot drinks to desserts were scrumptious. It never disappoints.
There’s a chocolate museum, a playground and an alongside cottage which sales all the chocolate deliciousness.
Sarah Cayce — Google review
I’ve always loved this chocolate factory. There’s a very small museum around the back and a cafe attached. I haven’t tried the food before. The actual chocolate shop always has free samples. They sell the most delicious fudge and truffles in the world! If you’re in Tassie you’ve GOT to try Anvers chocolate.
Jodie Grosvenor — Google review
Chocolate Factory using Belgian skills and techniques was very impressive. There is a cafe, beautiful gardens and a retail shop. They also provide a couple of viewing windows where you can watch them make the chocolates. A wonderful place to learn about how chocolate is made and the history behind it. I did however find the chocolates very expensive.
John Jocys — Google review
This was the first stop after I came off the Spirit of Tasmania 3 years ago, so I had to come back.
And... it certainly did not disappoint! The waffles certainly scratched my itch for something sweet, and the cappuccino was very well made.
Thank you for another great sweet dining experience!!
Cashew Ssss — Google review
We ordered hazelnut waffles. There was a short wait but it tasted nice. A bit more expensive than we expected though. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
mwyeoh — Google review
Fun place that opens at 7 am which is great for Ferry people looking for breakfast. I’ve had brunch twice and attended a large birthday lunch group . Brunch by a real fire is charming and it was well cooked. The real test of a large group went fairly well. Meals arrived within minutes of each other by a succession of cheerful Staff. The more private Atrium area was warm on a windy Sunday too.
Denise Kloeden — Google review
the smoked salmon dishes were phenomenal, the fish was so fresh and it melted in your mouth. the baguette was especially delicious and fresh. the servings for the price were quite decent. the sweets were also quite nice, in particular the banana caramel was super yummy. both the hot chocolates were so sweet and creamy.
kiara. — Google review
Loved the whole Anvers experience. We firstly looked through the little museum, watched a worker making milk chocolate truffles then off to the shop. What a great array of products they had. There were sample bags containing half a truffle and a small handful of chocolate buds.
Gwen2620 — Google review
We had a few hours to spend before flying back home and decided to drive about 1 hour to House of Anvers. I had no expectations whatsoever coming in here, but I left with such a great feeling. There were a chocolate factory, a beautiful garden, a chocolate shop, and a cafe. As it was lunch time, we went straight to the cafe and ordered some food. And wow, everything was exceptionally delicious, especially the salmon strudel 🤤😋 On top of that, staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful as well. I couldn’t be any happier. Worth the drive and would definitely come back!
Kiki W — Google review
If you ever want to treat yourself to a decadent meal.
Look no further!!
The cakes and hot chocolate are rich and delicious.
The hot chocolate is rich, smooth and velvety. Couldn't ask for more from a hot chocolate!!
James Tan — Google review
Situated about a 10min drive out of Devonport, on the Bass Highway, is this delightful little chocolate factory. It has plenty of off road parking, including caravan and RV parking, with a kids playground.
Housed inside a restored 1920s art deco bungalow, Wyndarra Lodge, is a combination cafe/choclate factory/museum. The cafe at the front of the bungalow, is homely and feeds like sitting in a federation style sitting room. The kitchen is only open until 3pm but you can enjoy coffee, tea and hot chocolate with a selection of cakes until 5pm. We enjoyed a nice cup of their chilli & spice hot chocolate and cinnamon hot chocolate for afternoon tea. The museum is really just a series of display boards, chocolate moulds and historical advertising, giving you the history of chocolate and the history of the Anvers family’s chocolate making in Tasmania.
It is fascinating to watch the chocolatiers through the glass windows hard at work making all the different types of chocolate.
The chocolate shop is located separately from the main building. They do provide samples in small white paper bags, very COVID precautionary. The chocolate on sale is relatively pricey compared to mass produced chocolate but it is all handmade traditional chocolate. We bought some of their Belgium truffle chocolate, which was melt in your mouth delicious. Worth making the stop if you’re driving through the Latrobe area.
Daniel Arndt — Google review
Shout out to the friendly and accomodating young staffs. Thanks for the great service.
We arrived during the peak lunch time and attended immediately.
We had the chocolate cake, which was rich, sweetly balanced and delicious. The chicken and cranberry toasted sandwich was generously stacked up with 3 slices of bread and lots of fillings. Can't leave without an iced chocolate, which was not overpowering with sweetness and rich with chocolate. Lastly, 500ml of the Black Inca beer by the Seven Shed makes it a great feast.
Michael Mok — Google review
Good history but disappointing no chocolate making to be seen, maybe times of viewing could be advertised. The history of the building was interesting. Chocolate shop had a good variety but expensive . Small sample bags of choc buddies were avail.
Visitors can explore the Mole Creek Caves, which consist of two underground caverns with streams and colorful stalagmites. The Marakoopa Caves boast the highest concentration of glow worms in the country, while the King Solomon Caves are dry. Guided tours are required to access both caves, with Marakoopa tours departing hourly from 10:00 am and King Solomon tours starting at 10:30 am.
Nice and easy for the less fit and adventurous of us. Great guide who was really informative. First time in a cave and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The track up to the cave is an easy walk and so beautiful however you can drive to the entrance if preferred.
Yvonne Phillips — Google review
Really good value. Lots of typical cave features to see in a remarkably beautiful and unique Tasmanian cave. Lots of stairs to climb on the way in, easy descent on the way out. Guide (Aaron) was knowledgeable and friendly, he was only too happy to include our kids and answer the endless questions. Highly recommend a visit if you’re looking for things to do on the North West Coast.
Benjamin Evans — Google review
Had a ball. Good sealed road all the way. Beautiful surrounds and well cared for facility. Friendly staff. Informative and charming tour guide. The caves are an amazing exhibit. Loved the glow worms.
Vincent Bowyer — Google review
This was a fascinating experience being shown through the cave system at Mole Creek. The guide was informative and knew what she was talking about. She has a wealth of information regarding repair caves in the cave systems which extends well beyond where we were able to go as general public.
Steven Hackett — Google review
Let me start by saying how beautiful the area surrounding Mole Creek is! Shannon was our tour guide today and she was fantastic; great sense of humour, knowledgeable, passionate about what she does and was happy to take the time to answer any questions.
The caves themselves were beautiful; we did the underground rivers and glow worms tour and it did not disappoint. Great for an average fitness level and went for around 45min, if not a bit longer. Highly recommended for anyone appreciative of what nature has to offer!
Jessica Truswell — Google review
Incredible cave system to explore via a guided tour. The formations are beautiful and one of the caves even has an internal creek and glow worms. Booking is essential as numbers are limited per allocated time slot. If you're in the Launceston area do yourself a favour and head to the Mole Creek Caves, you won't be disappointed.
Suitable for kids, some are easier to explore than others so recommend you ask the booking team when you call ahead.
Timothy Morrison — Google review
Had a great time here. Cold in the caves, bring warm clothes. Listen to the rangers and respect them for their great knowledge.
Lynette Jayne — Google review
First thing first: guided tour only. So book your visit / tour around 2 weeks prior. We had the King Solomon Cave and it was awesome experience. Ben was very helpful in the booking process and Renee was very knowldegable and fun at the same time. She guided us in ways that keep the kids entertained and safe, while informing us things to watch for as we go. She also has excellent time management skill that we can comfortably take so many pictures. Magnificent caves made extra-ordinary. Highly recommended. Make sure you visit the Marakoopa Cave too.
Andrew Aditya — Google review
Great tour, very knowledgeable and friendly guide Aaron. We did the Great Cathedral tour, it climbs 60m from the entry up into hollow hill. Plenty of stops to catch your breath for the less fit. There are moments where the lights are turned off and you are plunged into pitch black. The caves have incredible stalactites and stalagmites. The glow worm section of the tour is amazing.
Definitely worth the stop. Beautiful area.
Winston Hawke — Google review
Insane cave network in the area, real shame you are not allowed to take pictures of the glow worms as they were easily the highlight. Regardless, the cave has some incredible formations and I really recommend checking them out!
Clancy Arkcoll — Google review
What an incredible experience. First things. There are to cave tours (1) Glow Worms Tour and (2) Great Cathedral Tour - I would encourage you to do both in succession! I made my booking by phone and spoke with Shannon, then was met at the rangers visitors centre by Ben and Dave. We only booked the glow worm tour not knowing about the Great Cathedral Tour. We ended up doing both! My chat with Ben at the visitors centre was great as we talked about our mutual respect and love for Fungus! Ask Ben if you meet him, it will be fascinating! We received our access pass from Dave and then made our way (800m) up to the cave entrance where we met 4 other tour guests. Shannon arrived after completing another tour at about 2pm (our tour time) and we made our way in. Shannon's beautiful nature, and love for the cave was obvious. The cave path is easy to navigate with everyone having to duck their heads (even short people) a couple of times. The cave has been formed over millions of years from limestone with speleothem (limestone stalactites and stalagmites), A speleothem is a geological formation by mineral deposits that accumulate over time in caves. There are a couple of places in the cave where the reverberation of your voice makes even the worst singer sound amazing. What to see: There are amazing formations of limestone stalactites and stalagmites as well as an underground river (short creek) and glow worms. There are a number of occasions where the guide will turn out the lights and you will get to experience the grandeur of the cave structure. The highlight for me was a surprise (so I won't give it away, but if you get Shannon and do the Great Cathedral Tour, (and she is in the mood) you definitely will not be disappointed. This is a great attraction for young, middle aged and older people. Easy to navigate and very interesting.. Allow an hour for each tour!
Russ Porteous — Google review
One of the most beautiful natural formations we’ve seen. The people running the site are so warm and welcoming. Our tour was made even better by our guide Aaron who made sure the experience was comfortable, fun and educational. Would 10/10 recommend to everyone!
Ellen parker — Google review
We visited the Marakoopa Caves.
I highly encourage you to prebook your tickets. We booked 4 days in advance (January) and were able to secure our tickets. The time and date sold out by the next morning.
We have visited caves all around Australia and New Zealand, so what makes these caves different? Being part of the original Gondwana super continent sea shelf was amazing to hear. Seeing a running creek through the cave was also awesome. But it was the glow worms that really make the cave spectacular. Whilst not as abundant as those we’ve seen in New Zealand, they do glow a different colour (slightly green).
We were not allowed to take photos (even without flash) until we moved beyond the open caverns.
A great “introductory” cave for families rather than a showcase cave. We did learn that it is one of 500 in the area.
Leah Kid Bucket List — Google review
We had yet again the pleasure of having Aaron as our guide. It is his passion and conviction, coupled with an in depth knowledge of natural science and many other academic fields that make this cave tour well worth a visit.
Merry Christmas Aaron and hope to see you again in the New Year.
Dieter — Google review
Easy cave to tour but lots of steps. The lighting has been done to show the natural colour of the cave. Very knowledgable guide. Some of the walking tracks were still closed at the time of our visit but still enjoyable.
Jeff Rogers — Google review
Exceptional these caves were amazing and the tour was so well done. Best value for money and a really special experience. The glow worms were spectacular!
Jennifer Peachey — Google review
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Mole Creek Caves, and it was truly an amazing experience, thanks in large part to Mr Ben. As a dedicated Visitor Services Officer and Tour Guide, Ben's expertise shines through in every aspect.
His tours are not just informative; they're a captivating journey into the mesmerizing world of caves. Ben's explanations of stalactite formations, playfully likening them to "bacon" and "cheese," make the experience both enlightening and engaging. His ability to blend technical details with plain language keeps you hooked and wanting to learn more.
Beyond the fascinating tour itself, Ben's commitment to educating visitors about the significance of preserving our natural environment is truly admirable. His passion for environmental conservation is not only inspiring but also a reminder of our duty to safeguard these remarkable natural treasures.
Kudos to Ben for his exceptional work. The Mole Creek Caves experience was enhanced by his knowledge, dedication, and unwavering commitment to creating an unforgettable and educational journey.
Jason Zhang — Google review
2 adults, 2 kids.
Staff were very friendly, helpful and informative. The tour of the caves was really interesting and seeing the glow worms was awesome. Wear a warm jacket because the caves are approx 9 degrees celcius.
Would highly recommend the Marakoopa Cave, and good value for money.
Marakoopa Cave is a popular show cave in Australia that offers tours of its underground streams and flowstone formations, which are home to numerous glow worms. The name Marakoopa comes from an Aboriginal word meaning handsome and the cave itself lives up to this name with its impressive displays of straws, stalactites, and sparkling crystals.
Fantastic, wonderful experience for my first cave! We had such a friendly, knowledgeable, engaging tour guide. There's some incredible underground rivers, glow worms, huge caverns and pitch black experiences you'll have in the grand cathedral tour. Would love to come back for King Solomon's next time when we have more time!
Robin Thompson — Google review
The tour was amazing. The hour passed way too quickly and could've easily gone around for another hour. Our tour guide was awesome and allowed everyone to take their time taking photos (where we were allowed). Not too many glow worms about due to it being winter, but still special to see them. The caves stay a mild 9 degrees C so dress accordingly. Suitable for kids too, but make sure they keep their hands to themselves. Book ahead as numbers are very limited per tour and you don't want to be disappointed.
Steve Alder-Goad — Google review
Beautiful caves and a good day out. Know that tours happen o. The hour so try to get there 15 minutes before to grab your tickets, not 5 minutes after the hour and have to wait like we did!
Mark Knights — Google review
Buy your tickets online or at the Ranges office to join the Cave tour.
This was a picturesque Cave to walk into, through some beautiful rainforest.
Bring warm clothes as its only 9° throughout the Cave.
Lots of climbing down & up steep stairs within the Cave. So very interesting having a guide explain all the history and reasons for the Caves and why they are protected.
I really enjoyed visiting this Cave. I followed on to do the 2nd Cave, King Solomon Caves. I highly recommend doing both.
Raelene G — Google review
Fantastic experience doing the Cave Rivers and Glow Worms tour. We've done lots of cave tours around Australia and New Zealand and our tour guide, Aaron, was definitely the best we've had. He was very informative and entertaining and very passionate about his job. Beautiful caves and was very exciting to see the cave spider and fossils as well. Highly recommended. There's a beautiful walk from the ticket centre and the cave entrance as well.
Emma Diss — Google review
great tour of this show cave. there’s 2 tours that are offered by the parks as guided entry (necessary-only way to enter) $19 price for adults. if you do both tours (like we did) you’ll get to go to different parts of the cave with a bit of overlap. if you’re only choosing one- i would recommend the underground rivers because i enjoyed it more but the great cathedral is beautiful as well!
hannah rogers — Google review
Definitely buy tickets in advance. If not, you will be fit into a larger group, and the experience is not going to be as pleasant. However the saff are all very friendly and knowledgeable. It's a beautiful place, and the glow worms are extremely fascinating to see.
Remington Baker — Google review
Had a very enjoyable tour. Our guide Adrian was excellent. He kept the tour moving while also providing a lot of insightful and relevant information. He was very knowledgeable about the cave system and was happy to answer any question we had. Very good at explaining what was happening in the cave and the surrounding area. Well worth the $19/person. Recommend you book in advance to ensure a spot as they limit the size of the groups.
Helen Rimmer — Google review
There are tours into this cave. Saw the wonderful natural formations in the cave as well as glow worms. Worthwhile visit.
deep sekhon — Google review
The cave tour and facilities were fantastic. The tour guide was incredible too - very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. There was lots of information on the colonial history of the area but would have been better had there been information on the local Indigenous relationship with the site.
Kieran Payne — Google review
Excellent tour! Highly recommend. Dawn was a very knowledgeable tour guide. I Loved every minute of it. Such a beautiful cave.
Melissa Jade — Google review
It's amazing to visit the cave. An hour tour ran so quickly. Pre booking via phone is required. More glow worms in warmer time. My son still asks me to revisit if we have a chance.
Linh Le — Google review
Great place to visit. The guilded tour was excellent. The guild we had was friendly and very informative. The view of the formations and glow worms was spectacular. Definitely worth going especially with the kids. And don't forget to bring a warm jacket, it gets quite cold in the cave.
Jason Kan — Google review
One of the features to visit is the glow worm which is so eye catching! Didn’t capture the beauty of it but very recommend for seeing it through your own eyes.
Jing-Ling Chang — Google review
What a great price for a lovely little tour! We did the Marakoopa Cave and glow worm tour with a brilliant and enthusiastic tour guide - Renee. She showed us the great cave spider and really engaged everyone with the brilliant history of the caves in a friendly and easy manner!
Chantelle Giles — Google review
Well worth the visit.. absolutely amazing tour very informative.. amazing glow worms display at the end of the tour! Always book in advance for all Tasmanian tours as they can book out fast in the summer months!
Lisa Livesey — Google review
Very informative guide (adren)throughout cave.... you hear the water flowing through the cave as you walk throughout it.. some areas are narrow, and you need to squeeze and duck down to get through.. impressive glow-worm display and the end.. need a jacket and close in shoes as it's cold -9and a little slippery ... toilets and picnic area...
Lisa Chambers — Google review
Fantastic tour. There are two different tour routes through the cave and both are really neat and a wonderful experience. John is a fantastic guide filled with lots of good information and just really enjoyable to listen to. I’d recommend the tour to anyone who wants to learn a bit about the caves and see some incredible natural architecture
Sheffield is a town 23 kilometres inland from Devonport, a city on the north-west coast of Tasmania. Sheffield has long been the rural hub for the Mount Roland area. The Sheffield area is well known for its high quality butterfat production via dairy farming. The district is also suitable for lamb and beef production. Wikipedia.
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Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
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Checking in, parking car and locating cabin was all a simple process, Staff and passengers were all friendly.
Being on the ship felt like being in a moving car. Eventually, walking around became challenging, funny and almost difficult to balance. Lots of rails to hold on too🤪
Motorcycle video games on ship... were extra fun😁
Was blessed with a cabin in the middle of ship, so I slept comfortably and peacefully unlike some others😬
Extremely windy whist on deck, making it hard to take clear pics😏
Pets welcomed on board, but are caged and no access to visiting is permitted☹
Definitely will experience this kind of travelling again😁 thanks to all staff who were on board 19-12-21🤗 awesome experience
Netty Green — Google review
Good service, people on board are very nice and helpful. Seats are pretty comfy although after so many hours you start needing a change of position and would love to lay down or something, I guess booking the recliners could be a good option but still 100% doable without them, specially if you are on a budget and want to save that money.
Food on board is pretty cheap ($12 pizza, $4,5 coffee, $7,5 burger)
Anto Nella — Google review
The ship is fine. The amenities aren't bad and the restaurants and bars are ok.
What really subtracted from the experience is that there is no support for public transportation at either of the two ports. You have to walk very long distances with your luggage on both sides. If you don't come with a car, rather fly or find alternative transportation.
Wilhelm van Rooyen — Google review
We had a day sailing from Devonport to Melbourne. The boarding was very late and ship departed late as well. Food wasn't great on deck 10 and pizza was horrible. It was fully crowded due to holiday season. There was shotage of staff and existing staff were trying their level best to do everything they can. Cleaning can be improved further. We got some chairs at different places. More comfy seating facility can be provided. Eventhough we tried to book recliners they were not available. It reached Melbourne on time and disembarking was fine.
Anto Mathew — Google review
The Spirit is a good way to travel to and from Tasmania and bring your own vehicle and van. Friendly staff. Good cabins to sleep and arrive fresh either to Devonport or Geelong, where the new terminal makes loading and unloading easier.
Johnny Whitehead — Google review
My second trip on the cruise and quite enjoyable if you're travelling daytime. Easy directions and hasslefree check in and parking on the decks. Check ind open 2.5 hours before and closes 45mins before the departure time. Restaurants are good with reasonable menus, 29 AUD for an adult if you use buffet. Also there's separate shop where you could buy hot pastries and cold sandwiches with drinks. Ample space for dining. Excellent customer service throughout. Recliner lounge chairs are quite reasonable and you can book them for free, better than staying on other lounge areas. I've travelled in cabins before but I'd prefer recliner lounge given its comfort and convenience.
Ayesh Baddage — Google review
Brilliant both night sailings over and back - firstly you have fantastic staff from booking to loading us on in our motor home - our cabin was covid clean and made us feel secure and safe - Please pass this on as Your staff really need to know what a great job they’re doing!
V — Google review
Wonderful cruise! Quite organised in terms of boarding. Takes a while, but it’s quite a ship full of passengers and vehicles. Dining arrangements were a bit confusing as a first timer.
Anuradha Wickramarachchi — Google review
Good cabins, nice food and a good selection at the bar. Can't complain about anything. Great alternative to flying from Sydney if you want to take your own car, van, bike etc.
Paul Hanson — Google review
Oh, it was so much fun. Very good food, clean, friendly staff. It was such a memorable experience. Good cabins, good recliners.
Luminita Quraishi — Google review
My first trip ever on a ship. Didn’t know what to expect but was blown away how good it was. The crew were great, the food was simple & well cooked. The Deluxe room was a delight. Just one negative the mattress on the queen size bed wasn’t on par. In fact they really need to upgrade the mattress’s. My Deluxe room was 7005.
Pointer PV — Google review
The experience is great if you lower your expectations. It's not a cruise. It's a ferry with accommodation. You need to pay for almost everything especially food and entertainment inside the ferry. It's comfortable but the price could be lower though. Paid more than $1,700 for 2 people + 1 baby and normal car for return ticket. It's after a $500 government subsidy. The terminal in Geelong is new so there are a lot of amenities. Do not come too early. It will be more enjoyable if you come 90 minutes before boarding so you don't have to wait too long.
michael febrianto — Google review
Enjoyable experience on the Spirit. From Geelong we did night sailing so had a cabin. Bed was so uncomfortable. Hard as a rock. No sleep. Coming back we had a day sailing so we just found a comfortable spot and settled down for the 10 hour trip. Went to cinema passed a few hours. We got breakfast after we boarded from the buffet part the Tasmanian kitchen I think it is. Steer clear of the egg and bacon rolls they are as hard as a rock also. I didn't eat the roll. Didn't want to break a tooth. But otherwise all good.
Jeff McNeil — Google review
We have been coming across to Tasmania since 2017, we flew once and it was a horrible flight 🤢, we then decided to try the Spirit and it was nicer, we eventually upgraded to a cabin which I highly recommend for the price, much better in a rough ride, not hearing and seeing other people throw up🤮🤢. We unfortunately did the trip where there was 12 foot waves and that was terrible 😢🤮🤢🤕🥴, fortunately we don’t have many of those and we feel much more relaxed when we get off at the other end. If the Spirit people are reading this, please please please 🙏🏻 do scones with jam and cream every sail, we only had it once and it was amazing as an afternoon treat, the food onboard isn’t anything exciting but scones was 😂🤣😅
Michelle Allen — Google review
Driving on and off the ship is made so effortless by the really helpful loading guides. They clearly and cleverly guide you on and off. Can't thank them enough!
Michael Jones — Google review
Had an amazing time, everything very efficient. Ate at the buffet Restaurant, lovely food, but fill your plate as you can't go back for seconds. Free soft drink included. Staff on board were so very friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. Cabins are very comfy, you can set your cabin temperature. Bathrooms in the cabin are a good size and the showers have good water pressure. Lots of interesting things to do, eat, and drink, plus a kiddie play area too. Pizza available on deck 9... would definitely go on it again!!! Had a great time!
Wendy — Google review
The terminal was well organised, clean and the staff were friendly. Absolutely enjoyed our experience. It was fantastic!
Marvin — Google review
I enjoy sailing with the spirit, I always sail at night and take my car always. Great value and drive on and off each way a bonus.
Funky attraction featuring 8 outdoor garden mazes & a whimsical, 1/5th-scale model village.
I really enjoy this place. We were prompted to go her after watching the travel guides. Entry was simple, there is no need to prebook. The mazes are good fun with plenty of activities especially for the kids. There are plenty of signs with witty remarks on them. A lot of work was put into designing the mazes and the miniature village. It is out of the way but we merged it with a trip to Cradle Mountain so it worked well. There is plenty of parking and the gift shop is interesting. It is a pity the founder has passed because we would really have loved to meet him. His quirkiness is evident throughout the site including the witty signs but also in the Tasmazia miniature embassies and township. I particularly liked the Iceland, Poland and the made up Embassies. There is a cafe on site but unfortunately it was closed the day we were there. It was a fun way to spend a couple of hours.
Wayne T — Google review
We went 20yrs ago and compare to now, they kept the place really well. It's a pity that the lavender farm do not have any more flowers. The mazes trimmed beautifully. There's few mazes for different age group to explore and lose yourself in this magical experience.
Noorzidah M N — Google review
Our family had a fun day at Tasmazia recently. This was our second time visiting, our boys 7&10 enjoyed it the first time and requested it on next trip to Tasmania. The staff are very friendly, the mazes were lots of fun and the little houses are very cool. I noticed that QR codes have been added to many of the little houses and tell a short story of the house. We all found that very interesting.
The only downside was that the menu has been scaled back, not as many lunch options. I had a delicious sweetcorn and chicken soup with warm damper.
We will definitely be back 😊
Kate Bresa — Google review
Nicely done and well maintained place. It's got something for all kids. Must visit if you are around Sheffield. Mini Embassies of various countries are very cute.
Little town of crackpot is just that.
It was warm day when we visited had Lavender ice cream which was yummy!!!
Staff are friendly and helpful.
Rupali J — Google review
Lots of things to see. I especially liked their embassy garden. Most of their mazes are reasonably easy. Hampton Court was the only one we didn't conquer. Nice location, sign posted from Sheffield. None of us enjoyed the food. None of my group would recommend their pancakes. Whether we picked the wrong day.
Vicki Bell — Google review
Went on a cold winter day less than 10C. Bit chilly but did enjoy our hour there. Even though we spent almost an hour driving there. The maze were good fun, the jokes were a nice touch. Lots of good things to see. Our 2yo didn't understand much of it but still had a good time exploring. We saw lots of wallaby in the maze, that was fun! No lavender as well, maybe due to season. But the view there were breathtaking. Not much around, we went to Sheffield for lunch afterwards.
Ricky L Gu — Google review
It was surprisingly good, like a lot better than I expected, my 8yo had a blast in the mazes, we got lost multiple times and my suggestion is got to the toilet before you enter as trying to get out of a maze when you need a toilet is not cool. Food was very quick a reasonable, all staff were lovely
Tiffany Rose — Google review
This was such a fun experience (which was unexpected as 2 adults)! The detail included in the paint work is incredible, and we very much enjoyed having a chuckle at the audio clips attached to each of the village houses. Wish we could have spent more time here (but do keep in mind the jokes and houses were conceptualised by a boomer who seems to be a bit religious, so they aren’t very PC- but hey isn’t that the charm of things like this?).
WAY better than Canberra’s Cockington green
Lizzie Garling — Google review
Absolutely enjoyable for both adults and kids! The best maze complex we have been to, as there is plenty to see and funny things to discover along the way. The larger mazes were quite challenging but didn’t feel ‘trapped’ as there were jokes along the way to keep us entertained. Was also delighted to see a few pademelons along the way.
The Village of Lower crackpot and Embassy Gardens were quirky and entertaining to explore. A lot of thought has gone into creating each exhibit. We had a lot of fun, both young and old. There are also great views of Mt Roland from the ‘Village’. The lavender farm was lovely but only small.
Many areas are sunny so be prepared with sun protection. To enjoy the maze, one needs to have enough time.
Renee M — Google review
We went here in July 2021, great place to take the kids, we had lots of fun.
I would give 5 stars but the employee seemed a bit dishonest
Before leaving I place a bar of lavender soap on the counter, the employee moved it to the cash register as he rang it up and left it there, I had to reach over to pick it up, not sure whether he wasn’t paying attention to what he was doing or was trying to see if I forget about the soap like I did with the book. Just odd that he didn’t place the soap back on the counter once paid.
And He kept the let’s go kids book that I had when I first walked in, I was annoyed once I realised that night, but I managed to find a replacement.
Fierce Kitty — Google review
Unique place to visit, one of the best days out. Awesome fun for adults and kids alike.....amazing mazes and beautiful little buildings throughout, also has a cute cafe with awesome food. A must visit for anyone nearby only 40m drive from cradle mountain.
R C — Google review
We had a great time!! 2 adults and 2.5 year old. Seemed expensive at $60 entry but we spent nearly 4 hours there. We saved money by packing a picnic, but the café food looked delicious so next time we will treat ourselves. The facilities are great, clean and new looking. We will definitely go back here. My only complaint is that the largest maze was quite a concern with all the sticks poking out, my toddler was running around and I was worried he would poke an eye out.
Krystal — Google review
This is really good fun! Big mazes with plenty of quirky humour to go with it - the kids absolutely loved it. There was a good selection of mazes and other interesting bits to look at - with some local paddymelon to keep the kids entertained too. The cafe was also really great - their pancakes and scones were absolutely brilliant - toasted sandwiches great too.
Highly recommended for a bit of family fun!
John Hyland — Google review
Great experience in the maze and absolutely loved the puns, banters and sacarsm posts within the maze 🤣
$30 per adult and various prices for kids and family.
Plenty of wildlife and birds to see.
The tiny buildings and embassies were amazing.
Lavender was in its early bloom despite being in mid December.
Overall a great walk, exercise, bonding time and a way to spend the day.
Bonus 'scones on steroids' at the cafe for $12 was a well deserved reward!!!!
Michael Mok — Google review
MUST SEE!! Absolutely amazing. No pun intended. This was one of the best attractions our family visited in Tassie. Incredibly unique. The staff were super helpful and so friendly. The prices were fair. The facilities were great. The cafe was clean and the food was really yummy. Something to do for everyone. Cannot recommend this attraction enough. Our kids 8, 5 and 2 will remember this place for ever. Keep up the exceptional work.
Callum Evenden — Google review
Absolutely recommend especially if you have kids. So much to see and explore! The kids especially loved the embassies and the little town with cubby houses and tree house. I especially enjoyed the scenery and the lavender. Look at that view! Easy food and exceptional service. Bathroom was clean and a nice gift shop too. Bring a hat and sunscreen and plenty of water if you’re tackling the maze and think of staying for abit as we did. Even tho over cast, it was quite a warm day. Amazing time thank you
Maha — Google review
Lots of different things to do here. The mazes are fun, the little signs placed around are also good for a laugh. Lavender was pretty. Definitely stop off here of you are looking for something to do...
Gavin Pohlen — Google review
Omg what an amazing place to visit, somewhere not only the kids but adults can have fun.
Very Quirky lots of funny signs to read, great food , plenty of parking and lovely staff .
Donna Marie — Google review
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500 Staverton Rd, Promised Land TAS 7306, Australia
We had the best day. Kim is so knowledgeable about plants, birds, the river and the history of Ulverstone and loves the town and it's surrounds. My wife and I learnt so much today and enjoyed every minute of the trip. We did the lunch cruise and had the best lunch which included a great salad roll, dessert, fruit, chocolates and a snack pack.
I would recommend this trip to anyone. We had a very easy walk through a forest with a full explanation on everything that was happening and has happened in the forest. This is great value and very interesting. Please don't miss out even if you are a local as it is an amazing trip on a beautiful river and a great guide.
Malcolm Hurst — Google review
My friend and I went on the 2 hr History cruise. Kim, the captain/owner of the boat was friendly, very knowledgeable about the history of the river, Ulverstone township, and events that had taken place. Cruising the river was relaxing, we saw birds and ducks but the platypus eluded us. We could see an abundance of fish under the boat on the fish finder screen. You can order lunch/snacks in advance or BYO. Thank you Kim for a lovely afternoon.
Robyn L — Google review
Top trip, good value for money. Bird photography really only suitable if you have suitable equipment, still very enjoyable to be an onlooker. Guide is super enthusiastic with lots of local knowledge.
Wendy Lawson — Google review
This was a wonderful wild life experience. Kim has a wealth of knowledge about the flora and fauna especially the birds.
Kim and her husband worked so hard to give us a great day out.
Vera Green — Google review
This Leven River Cruise was amazing. The weather was great. We did the 4-hour cruise.
we did a 2 hr history of ulverstone and then a hr walk through the forest, which was really good learning about men ferns and the old trees and than we got back on the boat to head back to the wharf, Thank you Kim it was a very interesting and great info about ulverstone,
sarah kerrison — Google review
Amazing and insightful cruise.We took a group of residents from our nursing home and had lunch on the boat.Kim’s knowledge of Ulverstone and the history of the river is excellent.Kim is a wonderful guide and very accommodating of all people of all ages and abilities. Thank you for going beyond what you had to do as a host and making us all feel welcome.
Leanne Muldoon — Google review
While in Tassie looking for activities with my son Dan and Bessie, the travelling spaniel🐾 found Leven River Cruises perfect …. blue skies and calm river ! I invited friends local to the area but had not been on the cruise.
Kim is amazing, she is so knowledgeable about the area and an asset to her community. She shared her life story with us and was a very personal experience.
We also had an awesome time and Kim catered to all our dietary needs with lots of food, drinks and fruit.
It was a fantastic day out on the river and rainforest! Bessie had a great time too … lots of sniffing. Thank you.
Deborah Sher — Google review
The 4 hour picnic cruise is the way to go. When we arrived at the pontoon we found out that we were the only 2 booked on the cruise and really didn't expect that it would go ahead, but it did. Kim just loves the river, and as she was trying out her brand new outboard motors for the first time, we were going regardless. The motors performed admirably. The water was so still and the reflections were fabulous. Kim's knowledge of the history of the area is impressive and the lunch and forest walk were great.
We thoroughly recommend this adventure.
Denis Jeffery — Google review
I Really enjoyed the Cruise on the Leven River with Kim! So Calm, So Beautiful and she was So Funny and Knowledgeable and Friendly. The food was Amazing and my whole group had a Fab day.... Thanks!
Suze Peach — Google review
Loved the time spent with Kim. Excellent cruise. Definitely recommended 👌
Loving Life — Google review
Highly recommend👍 We did the 2 hour river cruise and had a wonderful time. There was the option to order lunch or snacks or BYO. Kim (host/owner) is very friendly, courteous and her knowledge of the area is vast. She told stories and provided historic photos relating to the history of the area. It was a very relaxing cruise on the river and one of the highlights was spotting the 2 sea eagles. Amazing story of how Kim acquired the boat and started the business. Well worth doing if visiting Tasmania👍
David Drill — Google review
Spent the day on the Leven River with Kim and what a great day it was. The River provides absolutely stunning scenery and abundant bird and marine life.
Kim has great knowledge of the area and its history and shares many of her stories as you meander up the river on your way to a rustic shack on the riverside for a very generous picnic lunch. After lunch you get to take a walk through a beautiful section of forest that is steeped in history and Kim will walk you through, sharing the stories and pointing out items of interest as you go through. Back in the boat for the return journey the change in tide brings changes to the scenery, the reflection of the landscape onto the water is just stunning. We saw numerous fish jumping out of the water and were very privileged to see 2 adult Eagles feeding very close to the boat. Kim continues sharing her knowledge of the river and the area, so many fascinating stories. I can't recommend this tour highly enough, Kim is very passionate about the river and surrounding areas and has gone to huge lengths to learn the history of the area so she can share a small part of it with you throughout the day
Kate Bell — Google review
The views are amazing, Kim's knowledge of the local history and the boats history was intriguing and kept both my mum and I captivated the entire trip. Hands down a highlight of our trip and would highly recommend a tour. Can't wait to come back and take another cruise along the Leven River
Mellz — Google review
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Sports Arena, Tasma Parade, West Ulverstone TAS 7315, Australia
Stopped here for an overnight camp during a through hike. The coffee at the cafe is good and the food is fantastic. Worth a drive in itself. The campground by the river is a beautiful spot. The staff were all very friendly. Next time we'll visit the zoo proper and stay a few nights so we can explore the surrounding area.
Eve Hayden — Google review
Loved the visit! The kangaroos were so friendly and feeding them was the best thing. The surroundings were very beautiful. Plus, the staff was very friendly 💕 the food & coffee from the cafe was absolutely delicious. Very worth the visit & will definitely visit again! Keep up the good work guys🙌♥️
Dila Jayasena — Google review
A wonderful day out for all ages... A great selection of Australian and Exotic animals and birds.
You can buy food to feed the kangaroos and wallabies.
Lovely grassed area with picnic tables for lunch if you bring it yourself. There is also a Cafe which had a good selection of food, drinks, etc.
Robyn Whitmore — Google review
Had an Awesome time at Wings. Great staff and good caring animals. Lottie ( Koala) was lovely. All the endemic species are so precious.
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sudesh atapattu — Google review
I couldn't find anywhere to camp as most were closed. I called Wings Wildlife Park close to closing time and they waited until I arrived...such kindness you won't find in many other places - thank you so much love ❤️
the facilities were clean and working.
so recommended!
Ruffian Chiram — Google review
Wings has a wide variety of wildlife - from birds, snakes, to emus and trout. The keepers show a genuine love for the animals and the enclosures are kept clean and provide adequate space and enrichment for the animals. Picturesque location with nearby camping. Great for kids.
Janelle Fletcher — Google review
Love love visiting this place, helpful and friendly keepers. Interactive enclosures available ... Cafe is nice, food value average. Camping and cabin accommodation on site.
Nicole Young — Google review
We recently visited Wing Wildlife Park after a recommendation from a friend, and boy are we glad we did!
Although a little out of the way compared to some tourist attractions, it is well worth the drive.
From the super friendly staff at all levels (chef, reception, keepers etc), to a fantastic range of animals. The park is large and well spread out. You could easily spend more than a day enjoying it.
We especially loved our Devil Encounter.
My only regret is not doing the highland cow encounter.
Sarah McBryde — Google review
Great place, one of the best wildlife parks in Tasmania. Large range of native animals and birds as well as Monkeys, and so one. Very child friendly and hands on. Cafe has a great menu as well.
Daniel Axton — Google review
Did the Capybara Encounter today. Emma was very knowledgeable and Nicole is a Capybara whisperer 😂 we highly recommend this encounter was fantastic. Oscar was so cute, loved the sounds he made. Thank you.
sue kole — Google review
It was a great place to visit. A cross between a zoo and a wildlife rescue centre. The staff were happy, friendly, and very helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the day. The food in the café was excellent too.
George Adams — Google review
More animals than I expected, and quite a varied collection too. A variety that we're not Australian, but still interesting. It was possible to get quite close to many of them, particularly the kangaroos, and the park was easy to get around even if mobility is limited. Good selection of ice cream in the cafe too to cool down afterwards. A decent experience all in all.
iChris Shelton — Google review
Very interesting place. The lady at reception was very enthusiastic and all other staff i saw were extremely happy and helpful. A great experience feeding fish and kangaroos. Was also great to walk through the farm area. The drive down was scenic and beautiful, I have rarely seen such amazing scenery. There are a few single lane roads, so be careful driving if its dusk. Many animals are rescues and it is such a wonderful thing to see them being taken care of.
Bethany Thiele — Google review
This is a small family owned wildlife park featuring animals native to Tasmania and Australia. The animals are all there because they can’t be reintroduced to the wild for various reasons. It’s small enough to be easily walkable, the animals are easy to spot and there’s a petting area with farm animals for the littles plus you can feed and pet the kangaroos (visitors are warned to approach from the front - do monitor children). For an additional fee you can reserve a time to get up close and personal with the koala, the wombat and the Tasmanian devil. There’s a nice little gift shop and cafe at the front for coffee or ice cream. Free public restrooms near the parking lot.
Laura Spriggs Gray — Google review
I enjoyed this a lot. The Tassie Devils were very active and you can see the animals are well cared for.
Kelly Leonard — Google review
This was such a cool experience. We had the place to ourselves for the most part when we were there. All of the animals were awake and moving unlike at zoos - and they all seemed so comfortable and happy. I would highly recommend spending 3 hours to see it all and plan to watch the devils eat. It is grossly fascinating! Plus being able to talk amongst the kangaroos and wallaby’s was super cool.
Amelia Stansell — Google review
Stayed for 2 nights in our van and loved it. Was a nice peaceful campgrond beside the river, fairly priced, and we could enter the wildlife park as often as we wanted to which was a real treat
Nicholas Mills — Google review
Beautiful spot to visit with lots of very happy critters to visit. We stayed three nights in the powered section. Staff were lovely.
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