Established in 1806 by free settlers, the area of Launceston, Tamar and the North has recreated itself and is now home to top restaurants, tourist attractions and natural landscapes.

Begin at Deloraine, host to Australia’s biggest working craft fair and look out for stunning gardens, a garden maze and a steam engine museum at Westbury.

Explore the gold mining museum and scene of the famous escape of the Beaconsfield Mine at Beaconsfield or stop by one of the oldest settlements of the region in George Town.

White sand beaches and the perfect sunset vistas depict Bridport, or travel to the far north east and stay at Scottsdale, home to the Forestry Ecocentre.

Head over to Derby for tales of tin mines and the Derby River derby or relax at the revitalised main town of Launceston and walk through elegant streetscapes and century-old parks.

Travel to the charming town of Perth, and visit the Georgian village of Evandale.

Discover the country air of a 19th century village with 21st century style at Longford and travel further north to Campbell Town, the centre of Tasmania’s quality sheep-farming region.

Visit appealing convict-built stone villages at Ross considered the most beautiful of its kind left in the world.

For coastal villages, natural beauty and a touch of history Launceston, Tamar and the North is the perfect holiday destination.

See the trip planner to plan your trip in this region.

Pictured top; Seahorse World. Credit: Tourism Tasmania and Nick Osborne

Pictured below; Evandale. Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Garry Moore

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