DESCRIPTION
Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston’s riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings, churches, hotels and significant homesteads. Sample the rich diversity of life as we cruise past quaint riverfront communities, vineyards and farms to the notable Batman Bridge. The Tamar Valley is steeped with romance and studded with bushrangers, explorers and tales of gold diggers. Australia’s longest navigable estuarine river has many natural coves and protected inlets which provide sanctuary for thousands of native water birds that can only be seen on the river.
This cruise includes morning tea, a light lunch and a cheese and fruit platter as well as local beer and wine tastings. Cruises depart from the Home Point Cruise Terminal every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at 10am between September and May and returns at 2pm.
Inclusions
- 4 hour cruise
- Morning tea
- Superb light lunch
- Tasmanian cheese and fruit platter
- Local beer and wine tasting
- Expert commentary
Highlights
- Magical Cataract Gorge
- Launceston’s riverfront precinct
- Tamar Island
- Historical buildings, churches, hotels and significant homesteads
- Quaint riverfront communities
- Vineyards and farms
- Batman Bridge
- Natural coves and protected inlets
- Thousands of native water birds
Time
- Cruises depart on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday from 1st September to 31st May at 10am and return at 2pm
- Cruises depart from Home Point Cruise Terminal, 5 minutes by taxi or a 15 minute walk from the City Centre
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Vessel subject to change without notice
