Top Launceston Private and Luxury

Discover the Tamar Valley on a small-group wine tasting tour from Launceston. Visit local vineyards, sample wines and cheeses, and tuck into a delicious gourmet lunch over the course of the day. Learn about the history of the region and tips for wine tasting from your guide and enjoy free round-trip transfers from any location in Launceston.

The three hour tour is designed to educate visitors and enjoy the opportunity to observe th​​e native animals. This tour starts one hour before sunset. The walk follows a Grade 2 walking track and no bushwalking experience is required. The track has hardened and compacted surfaces that has a gentle hill sections and occasional steps. Please note 5.30pm is a notional time and changes during the seasons. See above link for sunset times.

Lovers of good food and drink will enjoy this full-day wine tour, which includes a delicious lunch at one of the wineries. Visit five or six wineries in the West Tamar Valley wine region. You’ll get the chance to speak to the makers of different varieties of wine and learn all about their craft. Plus, tastings are included and all members of your group can relax and have a good time without worrying about who will be the designated driver.

Trevallyn hydroelectric power station is located 5 minutes from the heart of Launceston and was commissioned in 1955. It houses 4 generators of around 25MW capacity each and supplies around 4% of Tasmania's installed generating capacity.

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.

Take a morning flight over Tasmania on a thrilling hot-air balloon tour. Float above the riverside town of Launceston and take in striking views of the agriculture rich Meander Valley. Enjoy panoramic views of mountain bluffs knows as the Great Western Tiers on the northern edge of the Central Highlands Plateau. After you land, soak in the morning atmosphere and indulge in breakfast at a country club.