Wooden hutch with glassware and decorative plates, including green and clear glasses, a crystal vase, and a plate with a green floral border.

Things to do

Launceston is a vibrant hub for food, wine, and culture, celebrating the region’s farmlands, orchards, vineyards, cellar doors, and artisanal producers. During your stay at Beulah House you’ll find endless ways to immerse yourself in Tasmania’s northern charm.

Below are some suggested ways to experience the local culture and romance of Northern Tasmania, whether you’re here for a weekend escape or a longer romantic getaway.

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  • A rustic outdoor porch with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by lush bushes and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Three men having a outdoor celebration, with one pouring sparkling wine into glasses on a table with food and flowers.
  • Outdoor picnic setup with a bottle of champagne, a glass of sparkling wine, a jar of quince paste, sliced cured meat, and cheese on a wooden table.
  • A smiling young boy running through a vineyard with a happy couple walking behind him among green grapevines.
  • A rustic white wooden building with a weathered door and multiple glass windows. In the foreground, there are purple flowers and a pink planter with green plants. A sign on the building reads "Swinging Gate Vineyard" with an arrow pointing left.
  • A rustic barn with a mixed metal and wooden exterior, featuring several windows and a French door. In front, there are barrels and stools around a patio area with outdoor seating, some people are gathered near a brick pizza oven in a rural setting with a field and trees in the background.
  • A person in a dark jacket pours rosé wine into a wine glass outdoors with blurred background and sunlight.
  • A modern building with a metal roof, situated behind a vineyard with yellow leaves, and tall trees in the background under a blue sky.
  • Vineyard with rows of grapevines and trees in the background under a cloudy sky.
  • Aerial view of a vineyard at sunset with rows of grapevines, a dirt road, and rolling hills in the background.
  • A man is inspecting and handling freshly harvested black grapes on a conveyor or sorting table in a winery or vineyard facility.
  • A cozy restaurant interior with a wood-burning fireplace, set tables with wine glasses, napkins, and cutlery, and a large white vase with leafless branches.
  • A person pouring red wine into a glass on a restaurant table set with plates, napkins, and cutlery, with a blurred background of a sideboard and a window showing outdoor scenery.
  • Outdoor patio area with a table, chairs, and an umbrella, overlooking green rolling hills and trees in the distance.
  • A couple sitting outdoors on the grass, enjoying drinks with a scenic view of rolling hills in the background.
  • A glass of sparkling white wine on a dark wooden table, with a large bottle of Clover sparkling wine in the background.
  • A rustic dining room with a long wooden table, black chairs, and large black vases filled with dried branches as centerpieces. Warm lighting from pendant lamps and sunlight streaming through large windows.
  • Sunset over a rural yard with old wooden buildings, a large tree, and a fire pit with chairs.
  • A cozy rustic interior with a wood stove, wooden walls, a window, and logs or wood pieces.

Wineries in the Tamar Valley, Northern Tasmania

The Tamar Valley is Tasmania’s oldest and largest wine-growing area and has more than 30 cellar doors cosied up around kanamaluka / River Tamar in northern Tasmania, which is the heart of the Valley. The wineries are surrounded by picturesque orchards, forests and fertile pastures.

From Launceston, the trail stretches along both sides of the river, to Beaconsfield in the west and the renowned sparkling-wine region of Pipers Brook in the east, and also taking in Relbia, south of Launceston. Take a day to drive the loop, or break it up with a separate riverbank each day for full cool-climate wine immersion.

  • A black wine rack filled with various bottles of wine against a textured pink wall in a cozy restaurant or cafe. To the right, beige and plaid cloth towels hang on hooks, with a warm light fixture illuminating the area.
  • A dining table set with assorted foods including a glass of white wine, a plate of pasta with cheese, a salad, and a charcuterie board with meats and cheeses. Plates, utensils, and napkins are also on the table.
  • A plate of assorted food including grapes, prosciutto, cheese, and vegetables on a dark table with bread, a glass of wine, and a bottle of wine nearby.
  • A split image showing a sky with orange and pink clouds over a building labeled 'Stillwater' on the left, and a marina with boats and buildings reflecting on calm water on the right.
  • Interior of a restaurant with wooden beams, large windows, and several tables occupied by customers dining. A large black pendant light hangs from the ceiling, and a bar area is visible in the background. The overall ambiance is warm and inviting.
  • A dining table with various dishes including oysters on a black plate with lemon wedges and dipping sauce, a black plate with fried chicken and dipping sauce, a black bowl with cubed fried food and pink sauce, a black bowl with a salad and bread slices, and a glass of white wine.
  • A wooden table set with various dishes including a cooked steak with lemon, a shellfish, and small fried items, along with two glasses of white and red wine, and some plates and cutlery.
  • Room with wine bottles stored inside wine barrels, a mounted animal skull with horns on the wall, large potted plants, and a wooden dining table set with plates and utensils.
  • Two pizzas on wooden boards, one with roasted vegetables and the other with potatoes, herbs, and charred greens, on a dark wooden table.
  • Close-up of burning logs in a wood-fired oven with flames rising inside.
  • A table with a glass of red cocktail, a plate of burnt pizza bread, and a small dish with stuffed bread, in a restaurant setting.
  • Black and white photo of a restaurant interior with diners seated at tables, waitstaff serving, and a checkered floor.
  • People enjoying a meal; one person drinking red wine, another using a fork and knife at a table with various plates of food and glasses of water.
  • A plate of black pasta with seafood, topped with crushed nuts and thinly sliced onions, on a marble surface with a glass of white wine nearby.
  • A restaurant interior with a dark wooden table set for dining, featuring glasses, plates, napkins, and cutlery. Behind the table, a black cushioned bench lines the wall, and a large colorful abstract painting hangs on a reddish wall. To the right, a window with black framing and sheer curtains lets in natural light, with a modern floor lamp providing additional lighting.
  • Selection of cheeses including Cheddar, Bergkäse Bavarian Mountain Cheese, and Meadow Cheese displayed on a wooden table at a market stand.
  • Crowd of people at an outdoor market with vendor tents and trees.
  • Assorted bread loaves displayed in a glass bakery case, labeled with prices and types including seeded and various artisan varieties.
  • A food truck named Wanderlust parked in a lot with a brick apartment building in the background. The truck has a black menu board and a chalkboard with handwritten menu items. A customer stands at the window ordering food, and a woman inside is preparing the order.
  • A white brick building viewed through trees and a fence, with a vehicle and a small boat parked outside.
  • Close-up of a cinnamon roll dusted with powdered sugar on parchment paper that has some text, with a blurred background.
  • Coffee brewing from an espresso machine into a red mug, with a colorful patterned cup labeled 'BREAD' in place of a filter.
  • People seated around a table in a wine bar with shelves of wine bottles behind them, and a man holding a wine bottle standing nearby.
  • People talking outside and inside a cafe named Maple with a sign indicating it's open 7 days for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The scene shows a small tree in a pot outside and a window with potted plants inside.
  • Bar interior with shelves of various liquor bottles, two black bar stools in front, and decorative tiled floor.
  • Pizza on the table with various toppings, salad, glasses of beer, napkins, utensils, and a person reaching with a plate in a restaurant setting.
  • People sitting at tables and walking inside Saint John Craft Beer restaurant, with the interior and bar area visible through the window.

Walks in Launceston City

Make sure you visit the Gorge and take the Gorge Scenic Chairlift – enter via King’s Bridge. The Cataract Gorge is a true urban wilderness – forested river reserve wrapped around a dramatic gorge, with surprising proximity to the city. Kings Bridge was built in 1867 but the natural history of the Gorge stretches back tens of millions of years, and is a significant site for the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.

Walk to Duck Reach Power Station - start at the swinging bridge in the Gorge. A one hour walk up the eastern side of the river, descending to another bridge and crossing to the historic Duck Reach power station. The station, one of the earliest hydro-electric power stations in the world, operated from 1895 to 1955.

Visit the City Park, the conservatory and monkey house are key features. The City Park was Established in the 1820s by the Launceston Horticultural Society. The John Hart Conservatory was erected from the John Hart bequest in 1932.

Take a historic self-guided walking tour of the city's heart, look up at the historic buildings, take a break in the parks and squares. Visit the SeaPort and walk along the Launceston Boardwalk.

Welcome to Launceston – Launnie for short.

The meeting place of three waterways, our beautiful valley has been a cultural hub and gastronomic centre for more than two thousand generations.

The first to love this land were the Tasmanian Aboriginal people, who have one of the oldest continuing cultures in the world. Today, around 110,000 people call Launnie home.

Our city is human scale. A series of green and wild spaces linked by heritage streetscapes and thoughtful adaptions. A real blend of old-world and new, tradition and innovation. We’ve honed our craft and aren’t scared to experiment either – there’s always something exciting bubbling away.

Our natural and built heritage, food, wine (and spirit) have drawn together a diverse community of makers, artisans, storytellers and nature lovers from all over the world. Culture takes many forms, and we’ve made life’s simple pleasures an art.

We aren’t much into big-city swagger, but you’ll find plenty of charm. Our close-knit community always has time for people, time to connect. Here, the farm gate is the local store, nature is our playground, and the cellar never runs dry.

The table is set, the company is excellent, and all we’re really missing now is you.

Other places to visit in Launceston City

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    • Visit the Penny Royal - a great activity for families. Penny Royal Adventures aim to re-create 19 century's Van Diemen's Land. It provides a village experience for everyone from history-themed boat rides to ultimate cliff adventures such as cliff jump, zip lines and cliff walk

    • The Launceston Planetarium has been open to visitors since 1968 and became part of the Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk in 2009. A great activity for families.

    • Launceston Aquatic Centre - opposite Beulah house. Offers state of the art aquatic facilities including heated indoor and outdoor pools and slides.

  • A river flowing through a rocky canyon with trees on both sides and a blue sky with clouds overhead.
  • A river flowing through a rocky canyon surrounded by trees, with a bridge and a building visible in the distance.
  • A suspension bridge spanning across a rocky river with hills covered in trees in the background.
  • Peacock with its tail feathers fully fanned out standing on a pathway in a garden area.
  • A scenic view of a river flowing through a rocky valley surrounded by green hills under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Suspension bridge crossing a rocky river in a forested valley, with a building in the background and lush green trees on hillsides.
  • A historic art gallery building with a classical architectural style, featuring tall windows, columns, and decorative details, surrounded by trees.
  • Park scene with colorful flowers in bloom, tall trees, blue sky with some clouds, and a few people walking in the distance.
  • A yellow building with large arched windows, three green tall bushes in front, and a paved walkway, with dark clouds and some trees in the background.
  • A decorative fountain in a park with water lilies in the pond, surrounded by trees and benches, under a bright blue sky with some clouds. There are people sitting on benches in the background and a church steeple is visible among the trees.
  • A tall, historic red brick church with a large circular stained glass window and pointed arches, set against a partly cloudy sky with some trees in the foreground.
  • A historic pink and cream colored building with ornate white trim, multiple windows, and decorative rooftop railing.
  • A stage with people gathering under a canopy, a colorful tree with red autumn leaves, stone buildings, and a mountainous rocky background with a bridge and tourists walking on it.
  • A boy wearing a blue helmet, gray shirt, and blue shorts climbing a rock wall outdoors with colorful handholds and footholds.
  • A wooden pathway through tall, dry, golden grass under a clear blue sky with mountains in the background.

Day Trip to the west of the Tamar River

A vast lavender field with rolling hills in the background, several people taking photos and enjoying the scenery.

Day trip to the east of the Tamar River

    • Lilydale waterfalls - On the eastern boundary of Lilydale - a reserve and picnic area, 10 minute return walk under cover of ferns and eucalypt forest to discover two delightful cascading waterfalls.

    • Mount Arthur walk track - 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Lilydale. Scenic hike, fantastic views from the top.

    • Bridestowe Lavender Farm - largest lavender farm in the Southern Hemisphere, famous for the spectacular view of the lavender in bloom in December and January.em description

    • Low Head Lighthouse The third oldest lighthouse in Australia and the second oldest lighthouse in Tasmania. The Low Head Lighthouse’s origins date back to 1833, when it was first built, and was replaced by the present (now fully automated) lighthouse in 1890. Like the Low Head Pilot Station, the Low Head Lighthouse is still in operation today.

    • Low Head Penguin Tours - offering visitors the opportunity to see species of penguins unique to Australia and New Zealand.

    • Beaches - East beach and Lagoon Beach

    • Utilising the magnificent forests around Hollybank, located just a short drive from Launceston, Hollybank Treetops Adventure offers a unique and exhilarating adventure into this spectacular world. The tour combines the adrenaline rush of a high-wire zipline canopy ride with an informative and highly entertaining outlook of the forest.

  • Large white two-story house with green shutters, a blue metal roof, and a small front porch with decorative ironwork, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
  • Close-up of white flowers blooming in a garden, with a white house and green shutters in the background.
  • A rural landscape at sunset featuring a large wooden barn, a white pony standing in a grassy field, and a leafless tree with the sun setting behind it.
  • A small yellow house with dark green trim, a tin roof, and a white chimney, surrounded by trees and colorful flower bushes, with a gravel driveway in front.
  • A large, elegant, cream-colored mansion with four columns at the front entrance, surrounded by trees and landscaped gardens, under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Historic two-story house with a veranda, surrounded by a grassy yard and a dirt path, under a partly cloudy sky with a vintage streetlamp nearby.
  • A large tree with sprawling branches and green leaves in front of a stone and white brick house, with sun shining through the leaves, in a garden with bushes and green grass.
  • A group of people standing outside a rustic stone barn with a metal roof, surrounded by green trees on a sunny day.
  • A garden with various flowers and plants in front of a stone house with a person standing at the door on a cloudy day.
  • A historic wooden house with a corrugated metal roof, multiple chimneys, and a covered porch with benches and potted plants, set against a cloudy sky and surrounded by green grass and trees.
  • A brick wall with a large potted plant of yellow flowers and green grasses in front of a beige house with small windows, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
  • Three vintage metal containers labeled 'FLOUR,' 'Biscuits,' and 'SUGAR' sit on a wooden table near a window in a rustic kitchen.
  • A two-story house with a white exterior and dark window frames, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, with a blue sky in the background.

Historic day trip - south of Launceston

About one third of heritage properties on the Australian national heritage register are in the small Island of Tasmania, with some beautiful examples in Northern Tasmania. Many of these estates are open to the public and a short drive south of Launceston.

Clifford Craig who resided at Beulah House for 50 years was intimately involved in the government purchasing Entally House in 1947 as a National House. In 1960 his wife Edith, with Richard Green, founded the National Trust in Tasmania, to allow the purchase of Franklin House. Craig was foremost in raising community awareness to the value and beauty of Tasmania’s early colonial buildings, and was chairman of the Trust, 1963-72. 

  • Evandale is just a few kilometres south of Launceston Airport. The town streets have well-preserved heritage buildings such as the St. Andrews Church, the Uniting Church and the Clarendon Arms Hotel. It is also home to The National Penny Farthing Championship. Evandale's Sunday markets are a draw for tourists and Tasmanians alike.

    Deddington - is the home of Glover Country, est 1832, is only 20 minutes from Evandale and is an important historically house, where John Glover (1767 – 1849) lived from 1831 to his death.. The house underwent extension restoration from 2016 including a installation of a stunning natural garden

    Longford - home to Woolmers Estate and Brickendon Estate. Offers a glimpse back in time to the 19th-century pioneering days, when the early farming families used convict labour to build their farms, as well as tributes to their English heritage. Together, Brickendon and Woolmers make up one of Australia’s UNESCO World Heritage Convict Sites. They are so special to visit, with grand architecture, amazing artefacts, and fascinating stories.

    • Self-guided - Much of Longford was built by convicts in the early 19th century. The original Georgian architecture has held up well, with historic homes and impressive colonial estates creating a charming atmosphere. Pick up a map from the local Visitor Information Centre (in JJ’s Bakery) and embark upon a self-guided walk

    • The Church - is one of Australia’s oldest church and burial grounds and was built in 1839 in the Old Colonial Gothic Picturesque style. Woolmers’ William Archer designed the stained glass windows. The churchyard still has the original lychgate. The arboretum was planted in the 1830s by Dr Appleyard, who dreamed of growing every tree in the bible.

  • Scenic view of a coastal bay with a grassy hill in the foreground, a sandy beach curving along the shoreline, a rocky promontory in the middle distance, and a small town with white buildings and a distant ocean under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
  • A vast green landscape with rolling fields, scattered trees, and a distant flat-topped hill under a partly cloudy sky during sunset.
  • A person sitting on a scenic sky lift chair overlooking a coastal town at sunset, with hills and water in the background.
  • Two red boats docked at a marina, with a breakwater and cloudy sky in the background.
  • Colorful shops with a mountain and trees in the background, clear sky, and a sidewalk in front.
  • Scenic view of a mountain lake with snow-capped peaks, surrounded by green forest and clear blue sky.
  • A black-brown animal peeking through tall grass, with a white patch on its chest and a pointed face.
  • View of a cave opening with green water and tropical plants outside
  • A winding forest trail in a lush, green woodland with large trees covered in moss. A child in a blue hat is on the right side of the image, partially visible.
  • Outdoor patio with tables and large striped umbrellas overlooking a vineyard vineyard landscape under a clear blue sky.
  • Vineyard with rows of grapevines under a cloudy sky, near the coast with trees and fields in the background.
  • A table set with various dishes including salads, a plate of grilled vegetables, multiple bowls of salads, and two glasses of rosé wine.

Explore North-West Tasmania

​​Iconic Cradle Mountain is a place of exceptional natural beauty. From moss-covered ancient rainforests and deep river gorges to snow-covered mountain peaks, wild alpine moorlands and glacial lakes, the park is revered for its diverse and breath-taking landscapes. 

Stanley is also a must do and famous for The Nut - a sheer-sided, flat-topped volcanic plug that towers 143m over the historic fishing town of Stanley on the north-west coast. Climb or take the chair lift to the summit track. Wander the streets of the charming town lined with well-preserved cottages and public buildings is like stepping back in time. At dusk see the penguins at Godfreys Beach.

    • Ghost Rock Winery - Nestled among the rolling patchwork fields in the North West Wine Region. Unique food and wine experiences! Striking views over the vineyards and out to Bass Strait.

    • Eastford Creek Winery - The vineyard sits atop a rocky outcrop looking across Eastford Creek and out at the prime fertile agricultural land of the North West Coast.

  • Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary - located at Mole Creek, Trowunna is recognised as a world leader in Wildlife conservation. Tasmanian devil social feeding is a highlight.

  • Boat Harbour Beach - Beautifully positioned between rocky headlands, this is an idyllic harbour of white sand and water every shade of blue. 

Beulah House is a perfect base to explore the Launceston CBD, the Tamar Valley, North-West and North East Tasmania, for food and wine explorations and adventure trips

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