Launceston

Food & Drinks

Our most recommended Launceston Food & Drinks

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  1. Launceston: Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

  Taste around 25 wines at four wine cellars and enjoy a tasty lunch on a winery tour of the Tamar Valley in Tasmania. Meet your guide at your hotel and climb aboard the air-conditioned vehicle to head straight to your first vineyard in the Tamar Valley. Learn about the world-class cool-climate wines produced in the region. Discover the history of the wines of Tasmania and the grape varieties nurtured in the vineyards. Enjoy a generous lunch with a glass of wine at one of the stops. As you visit the four wineries, hear stories from your experienced wine tour guide and passionate cellar door staff, some of whom are winemakers. Get some wine tasting tips and receive wine recommendations. Judge the wines you taste. Enjoy opportunities to purchase wines and ship them home or join wine clubs. After the tour ends, you will be safely transported back to your accommodation in Launceston.

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  2. Launceston: 4-Hour Batman Bridge Luncheon Cruise

  Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston's riverfront precinct, heading north past Tamar Island, historical buildings, churches, pubs, and significant homesteads. You can sample the rich diversity of life as you cruise past quaint riverfront communities, vineyards and farms, to the notable Batman Bridge. Tamer Valley is steeped with romance and studded with tales of bushrangers, explorers, and gold diggers. Australia's longest navigable estuarine river, it has many natural coves and protected inlets that provide a sanctuary for thousands of native water birds that can only be seen on the river. All cruises depart from and return to Home Point Cruise Terminal, which is a taxi ride only 5 minutes from most CBD accommodations. Home Point is a pleasant 15 minute walk from the city center, and guests are kindly asked to be at the cruise terminal 30 minutes prior to depa...

  It was very scenic. The Captain was knowledgeable and fun. Food, cheese and wine delicious. Hostess friendly and effeccient

  Reviewed by jenny, 5/4/2021
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  3. Cradle Mountain: Day Trip from Launceston with Lunch

  Benefit from pickup at your hotel in Launceston, and travel in comfort to Cradle Mountain National Park. Take a 15-minute scenic tour through Sheffield to see some of the highlights of the Town of Murals along the way. Journey along the Great Western Tiers of the Central Highlands to arrive at Cradle Mountain Visitor Center. Get a short break before entering the national park to drive to Dove Lake. Embark on a guided nature walk through the rainforest and pass quartzite beaches. Discover the remnants of the last Ice Age at Glacier Rock. Then depart for Waldheim Chalet to enjoy a delicious lunch of fresh rolls, wraps, salad fillings, cheeses, and local meats. Get shown around the first accommodation to open in the national park before a short forest walk, time permitting. Make your way back to Launceston, stopping at the Ashgrove Cheese Farm to taste an amazing array of cheeses and othe...

  They didn't cancel the trip even though I was the only one in it. So I get to have the entire bus for myself and no delays. And got to do side trips that made it more special

  Reviewed by Anonymous, 8/8/2021
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  4. Launceston: 2.5-Hour Morning or Afternoon Discovery Cruise

  Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston's riverfront precinct. You will head north past Tamar Island, observing historical buildings such as the St. Mathias Church and the Rosevears Pub. Throughout your tour, you will enjoy morning tea, a fresh fruit selection, local wine,  and a beer tasting. You will experience a relaxed variety of life as you cruise past charming riverfront communities, vineyards and farms, and onward to the historical Rosevears and Windemere districts. This fascinating collection of history, fauna, and people at work, rest, and play makes an absorbing narrative which will touch, intrigue and inspire. This tour will provide you with the best vantage point to view the Tamar Valley. At the conclusion of your scenic and relaxing cruise, you will be returned to your point of origin.

  An enjoyable and informative cruise along the beautiful Tamar river, whilst enjoying complimentary beverages and treats. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Mark, 4/19/2021
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  5. From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Tour

  Depart Launceston ready for an action-packed day out exploring Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park and the delights and highlights along the way. Your drive this morning takes you through the well-preserved Georgian townships of Evandale and Campbell Town. Make a short stop in Campbell Town where you can collect some lunch to take along for the day ahead. You will have time to discover the Convict Brick Trail that extends through the town, visit the Red Bridge, and check out the tree sculptures depicting the history of the town. After a brief stop in Campbell Town travel to the East Coast, where you catch an amazing view of the area at the Great Oyster Bay Lookout and an opportunity to purchase some fresh oysters plucked from the beautiful surrounding waters. Once inside Freycinet National Park begin a series of walks and exploration of the area. Walk as a group to the Wineglass Ba...

  Guide Graham was ver informative along the way. He gave you options to do different things, depending on your preference or fitness level. You weren’t limited as a group to do the same thing.

  Reviewed by Anonymous, 3/3/2021
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  6. Cradle Mountain National Park by Coach from Launceston

  Go deep into the Tasmanian forest and experience the solitary wilderness of waterfalls, glacial lakes, rainforest, wildlife and unsurpassed beauty of Cradle Mountain, a World Heritage-listed National Park. Travel through green pastures on your way southwest from Launceston and take in mountain views of the Great Western Tiers as you approach Cradle Mountain National Park. Along the way, pass through the scenic town of Deloraine, the hub between Launceston and Devonport. Travel further inland to take a tour of Sheffield, the town of murals, before traversing through dense forest and mountainous terrain. From there, cross the beautiful Cethana Dam as you arrive in Cradle Mountain National Park, staying on the lookout for wombats, potaroos and wallabies. Then take a short stroll along the Enchanted Forest and enjoy majestic views of pencil pine, lush forests, and a spectacular waterfall. ...

  Absolutely LOVED this tour. So much to see, and our driver Ben, was a wealth of information. We can highly recommend this tour and would definitely do it again. The Waldheim Chalet and park was the biggest suprise. The moss forest was breathtaking. We had the best time, even as it was a drizzling most of the day. The only unfortunate thing was the Cheese factory was closed (due to renovations) but Ben our driver took us to a Raspberry farm which was just as wonderful.

  Reviewed by Carla, 4/17/2021
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  7. Launceston: River Cycling Tour with Lunch

  Discover Launceston on a scenic bike tour. Taste local Tasmanian food and experience some of Launceston’s best landscapes. Follow the cycle paths along the banks of the North Esk and Tamar Rivers. Along the way, visit parks and gardens and discover hidden gems down the back streets. Stop and listen to intriguing stories about Launceston. Get to know your local guides, who are friendly, knowledgeable, and love to show off their home town.  Rest up and refuel at a local eatery. Relax with a light lunch on the riverside.

  A wonderful way to see and learn about Launceston. The owner and guide, Alison was a delight and full of interesting knowledge and stories. The sites were varied, interesting and great to see. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Lisa, 1/4/2021
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  8. Launceston: Food and Beer Scenic Cycling Tour

  Work up an appetite from riding along Launceston’s scenic cycleways. Stop for lunch at the award-winning Stillwater Restaurant. Sample the finest seasonal offerings carefully selected by the Stillwater chefs. Your taste buds will be tingling but it is not over yet. Get back on your bike and take the scenic route to the Boag's Centre for Beer Lovers. Experience one of Boag’s famous ales matched with more local Tasmanian produce while hearing the James Boag's Brewery story.

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  9. Relbia: Vineyard Cycling Tour with Wine Tasting

  Go beyond the cellar door and through the vines of an award-winning vineyard. Take a guided bike tour through the scenic landscape of the vineyard, admiring the nature around you. As you ride along, learn about how these renowned wines are created, which grapes are grown, as well as the history of the vineyard. After riding around hearing how the wines are made, try these creations for yourself. Sample the winery's different grape varieties to complete your vineyard experience.