Top Launceston Day Trips & Excursions

A visit to Cradle Mountain is a must-do when visiting Launceston. Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness Heritage Area and considered one of Tasmania’s most iconic landmarks, Cradle Mountain offers excellent hiking opportunities in a spectacular natural setting. Your guide tailors your tour to your interests, with the option to take an easier walk to Dove Lake, or a more challenging hike up the mountain. Enjoy informative commentary, sweeping views, wildlife sightings of wombats and wallabies, and stops in Sheffield and at the Ashgrove Cheese Factory en route.

The Cradle Mountain National Park is part of Tasmania’s UNESCO World Heritage listed Wilderness and home to the famous Overland Track. This day tour is ideal for those who want to explore the natural landscapes without committing to a long-distance hike. Admire views of Cradle Mountain, enjoy guided walks at Dove Lake and Weindorfers forest, and see the Sheffield Murals.

Journey to the internationally aclaimed Bridstowe Lavender Farm, Tasmania’s best lavender tour where you can marvel at the breathtaking views of 130 acres of French Lavender.  Bridestowe is the world’s largest commercial lavender farm and during December and January, the peak season for flowers,  the plants explode with an aromatic and visually appealing purple hue of flowers.

Travel across Tasmania one way from Launceston to Hobart via Freycinet National Park and the famously beautiful Wineglass Bay. Have time for walking and sightseeing in the national park, then make stops for seafood, wine, and other treats at Freycinet Marine Farm and the Devils Corner Winery before evening drop-off in Hobart.

Enjoy a full-day tour that takes in Freycinet National Park, including Wineglass Bay, Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville lookout among other top sites. See the sights up close during several short nature walks in Freycinet National Park, and then return to Launceston.

Located near the tip of the UNESCO-listed Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Cradle Mountain is a popular hiking location with impressive scenic views. Instead of joining a large and loud tour group, explore the Cradle Mountain National Park in a small group, preserving the peace and tranquility of this alpine landscape. Walk along rugged hills and through dense Tasmanian forest, stopping for a rest at the glassy Dove Lake, nestled among the mountains.