Great spot to see. I loved the sounds that came from the waves hitting the blowhole and you can get super close to it. Added bonus was that I got to see a sea lion too!

It is… a blowhole. Not very big, and not more special than any other blowholes. Though the red stained rocks are pretty beautiful. Would skip this if you are short of time - not worth any detour especially. If you do go, however, do be sure to stop by Lobster ShackT Tasmania for some lobsters. Those were delicious.

Had lots of laughs here. The blow hole didn't disappoint. We even found a rock pool with baby "somethings" in it. Some looked like wrigglers (mosquito larvae) and some looked like fish... I will leave it to the experts to comment on that 😀

We went at sunset, and got fairly good lighting for a few different shots. The blowhole seemed to only get high when I wasn't ready with the camera. Parking is just a little asphalt section to the side, so maybe busy times it might be difficult to park (we had no trouble on a weekday afternoon)

Even though the ocean was calm and the Bicheno Blowhole stayed quiet, the place was still full of magic. My 5-year-old spent hours exploring the rocks and nature — his kind of paradise!

The Bicheno Blowhole is one of Tasmania’s coastal highlights. Just a short walk from the car park, this spot offers a spectacular display as waves crash through the rocks and shoot high into the air — especially impressive at high tide. Surrounded by smooth granite boulders and ocean views, it’s perfect for photography or a peaceful stop along the east coast. Visit around sunset for a chance to spot fairy penguins nearby. Free, easy to access, and well worth the visit.

What a fabulous pice of coastline. A small 3km walk takes you over the huge granite boulders and a small harbour in Bicheno. Fantastic views of the beaches and surrounding islands with seals and other wildlife.

Absolutely must do when touristing Tasmania! The whole experience was extremely worth it. We did the second session of the night, and in my opinion that was the best one, getting the best of seeing the penguins and getting to stay there the longest. The guides are extremely knowledgeable, Connor knew heaps of great little facts and you could tell how much he cared for the little penguins. Pair this experience with dinner beforehand at the Food'n'Brew next door for a great night!

Friendly and informative tour guides. We were fortunate enough to see a few groups of penguin make their way up from the sea to shore.we also saw the first two chicks for the season. Knowing they’re able to breed in a safer environment due to this education for locals and visitors to this area was a highlight for me. Small enough groups to ensure good visuals of the penguins as well as other mammals living on the shoreline. Definitely worth the fee, knowing I’m contributing to the program. Highly recommended.

Excellent experience. We were lucky enough to see so many penguins in many different areas across the rookery. They were adorable and it was amazing to watch them in their natural habitat. The tour was also very informative and our tour guide, Conor, was extremely knowledgeable and really cared about the penguins. Would definitely recommend.

A unique experience for my husband and I and would definitely recommend. Our guide was so friendly and informative. Despite her advice on how we needed to behave around the penguins, eg no flash when taking photos, no movement when they near us, etc there was still visitors who ignored the advice and needed to be reminded, on more than one occasion. At one stage, I reminded someone, as politely as possible, to adhere to her instructions. Amazing experience, thank you for the opportunity to view these beautiful creatures.

When the sun slipped behind the horizon, the beach turned into a secret stage. Under a sky dusted with stars, tiny blue penguins emerged from the waves — shaking off the sea, calling softly to each other, and waddling home in little groups. The sound of the ocean and their gentle footsteps felt like a lullaby only the coast could sing.

Amazing experience, as the tour guides explained everything so perfectly, with amazing opportunities for photography and taking in the sights around you. So much amazing wildlife to see, with a guaranteed bundle of penguins to sight, and many more animals in a wild habitat. The jobs they do in order to protect the penguins are also spectacular, appreciating the careful restrictions they must abide by, whilst giving both the penguins, and the tourists a stunning experience.

We had a brilliant evening learning about these gorgeous creatures. Our guide, Dean (I think) was knowledgeable and made the facts interesting. We were given time to watch the penguins come up the beach as well as to see those who had already reached their nests. Thank you for such a fun evening. Thanks also to the bus driver who had the bus toasty warm on our return.

As someone from the mainland who has been to bigger zoos and seen it all but just cant get enough, I have to say do NOT skip over this beautiful little sanctuary. You get up nice and close with the animals and really get to admire them. The guides are full of knowledge and really love what they do and so do we! Definitely worth spending the extra $ on a cuddle with any of the animals. They are super cute and you won't forget it and all that money is going back into their care. We especially need to look out for our animals in tassie and these guys do just that <3

Really enjoyed all the animals, especially feeding the Devils - I think one of my favourite animals. The keeper (bushy blonde hair and red beard) was superb - very knowledgeable and friendly. Loved his interaction with the Devils - that lived up to their names

What a ripper little zoo! We spent about two hours here feeding wallabies, white wallabies!, Emus (scary), and most importantly Tassie Devils! We were there at feeding time and because we were just about the only people in the park (winter/out of season) we got a private showing with lots of explanations by the lovely wildlife lady. We even got to pat a devil! The bird enclosure was also love with friendly native parrots. All in all a very good and value for money experience.

We had the pleasure of doing the Devils in the Dark tour with Leon last night. Wow what an amazing experience. Leon was the perfect guide so full of information and delivered it perfectly. Being so close to those awesome devils is something I will never forget. If you get a chance do it !

Absolutely unreal visit, a much more intimate experience than you'd get at Australia zoo. All the staff clearly loved their jobs and their passion for the animals shows. Definitely a must visit if you are in the area.

had the most amazing time at the east coast natureworld, we booked in for the baby devil encounter and it was worth every cent. being able to cradle and pat them was an experience I will never forget. the host of our animal encounter (Josh) was very friendly and informative, and it was incredible to have such a unique one-on-one encounter with these lovely devils. definitely recommend coming here whether you're visiting or live local, it's such a great way to get a proper hands-on experience with these beautiful native animals and as I mentioned before, it's truly worth every cent. thankyou to east coast natureworld and especially Josh for such a fantastic and memorable day :)

I am not usually a huge fan of seeing animals in captivity, but I genuinely enjoyed the „Devils in the Dark“ experience! The animals are considered ambassadors for the conservation efforts of the species and treated as naturally as possible. We got to see seven little devils making a carcase disappear while a knowledgeable guide gave a bunch of interesting information. Absolutely recommend.

We did a short stop thinking they serve lunch but sadly they didn’t on a Wednesday. But they recommend another place, which was kind of them. Did a quick wine tasting (10$) and left. The Gewurz is excellent

Stopped by here for a quick wine tasting on the way to Bicheno. They’ve got both a restaurant and a cellar door for tastings. The wine was decent, but what really impressed me was the foods, I had a small cheese plate one, really tasty and well-matched with the wine. There’s also a lovely outdoor seating area out back where you can chill and enjoy the vineyard views.

Lovely wine tasting! A $5pp or $10pp option with lots of enjoyable wines. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Delicious cheese board!

Amazing wine, love the Rose ❤️ We've eaten at the restaurant a few times, food is sensational, highly recommended. Lovely presentation, delish flavours, tasty seasonal dishes.

Beautiful presentation of food and so delicious! Beautiful setting. Casual approach to wine tasting which we really appreciated.

Can't praise the chef enough, highly recommend stopping for lunch. Great selection of food, beautifully presented and unmatched quality. The view and friendly staff top it off. Tara the chef does an amazing job!

We loved the 'Laura' and many other delicious wines that we tasted. Easy postage options.

This isn’t just a museum. It feels like a memory that’s been left running in the background for decades. A place where rust, gears and forgotten gadgets come to rest - and occasionally whisper. Nothing’s in neat rows. Objects sit together like they’re telling each other stories. You’ll find matchbox cars beside mining relics, typewriters across from toasters, every shelf packed like an archaeological dig into someone's garage-shaped soul. It’s chaotic in the best way. The longer you stay, the more the place starts to feel alive. Ian, the man behind it all, isn’t just a collector. He’s a storyteller, a guide, maybe even a mechanic-priest. He knows the life history of every bolt and battery in the room. I didn’t get to hear him play the banjo, but I could tell it would have been unforgettable. It’s free to enter, but it stays with you. Donations are encouraged. I left feeling slightly rearranged, nearly like a crank had been quietly turned somewhere inside me. Five stars. Deeply odd. Deeply worth it.

What a delightful stop. A real treasure-trove of knowledge. The gentlman running this marvelous place will welcome you with open arms and delight you with his stories.

What a delightful place. Ian is wonderful. His passion and enthusiasm are contagious. He’s working on a model boat and it’s magnificent. Definitely worth a trip to St Mary’s for this.

Fascinating boat builder with a passion to share details of his craft. Could spend all day viewing old tools and stuff

Stopped in as we were passing through and we’re glad we did! The owner is refreshingly friendly, has a superb collection (varied and interesting), and is passionate about his work!

Ian was amazing, his collection is worth to have a look and appreciate the trickle of time. Nono of the item is for sale as each item is a treasure for Ian.

My Wife and I stopped off here by chance and what a treat it was. Lovely volunteers that were more than happy to have a chat and share their knowledge of the area. There was plenty of exhibits to see. We had a great time listening to some great organ playing and stories . This place should be at the top of your list if you are any where in the region. Highly recommended.

YOU GOTTA GO! The 2 owners are grumpy and grumpier. Ask about business, ask about ice-cream, ask about summer pudding. You will come away feeling your life is a glowing ball of happiness after 5 minutes here.

Best apples I have ever tasted! Forgotten what fresh fruit without supermarket cold storage degradation tastes like!

Way tasty plums and nashis and blueberries from our favorite Tasmania farm! Jams and chutneys are delicious too. Lovely owners, full of local knowledge.

Stopped by to pick some berries and was greated by the lovely owner who advised Blackberries were available to pick today. The biggest, juiciest and delicious berries I’ve had in a long while. Highly recommend.

A fantastic experience! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! We were looked after by hosts caring for the farm while the owners were away. They made us feel very at home and every whim was cared for. I cannot say thank you enough for making our stay so special. The breakfast was beautifully cooked and very tasty with home made jams. A must stay place if you come to Tasmania.

Anne and her husband were great hosts. The little cottage was sparkling clean and easy to find. My kids enjoyed the ice cream. Next time we will stay longer and explore the farm.

The farm was brilliant, a real home away from home. It’s owners really cared about us having a good stay, and were full of suggestions for places to go and see. The accomodation was really well set up, with everything we could want, and delicious fresh fruit to boot! Breakfast was delicious and definitely kept us going. Bonus animals (in particular the dogs!) made it even more great. I can’t recommend it more, both to stay at and to stop in for a delicious treat.

At only $5 for a family this place is a bargain. Some very interesting items on display. Don't miss the Tin Dragon display at the back corner about early Chinese settlers. It goes into two separate rooms from the main display area

a great stop whenever you drive north or south.

I’d love to see the extremely sexist poem about ‘why ship is like a woman’ banished for eternity. Both the laminated version on the wall and the printed copies for people to take home. The staff were lovely, however.

Very interesting place to visit. Whaling, Tin mining & Grazing history. Would have liked to watch the video, but not operational on our visit. Well worth the visit.

Fantastic museum for the price. Well laid out and great artifacts such as old Chinese miner pots, an old chaffcutter, shells

Worth a stop if you're passing. Staff are very friendly

Interesting and informative but lighting poor in some areas so difficulty reading some of the texts that are on display.

While I did not come here for the tour itself, the location is well-equipped with plenty of parking, making it a convenient pit stop during your travels. The stunning scenery alone makes it worth the visit, providing a serene and picturesque setting to enjoy. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick break or to take in the beautiful surroundings, This is a great place to experience the natural beauty of the area. Good Pit Stop.

A wonderful experience that is catered to ensure each guest has an incredible time. We saw so many different animals, were given information about the coast and animals all while the 2 staff members were flexible in their schedule to allow for dolphin and seal spotting.

Absolutely fantastic boat trip. Very way to book online (you can book on phone & in person) with emailed confirmation within mins. Easy to acces and a very comfortable boat. The tour guide & boat skipper were just brilliant, very informative tour with lots of local knowledge of the area added, the boat also gets really close to the rocks & birds so easy to see . Highly recommended for all ages

Bay of Fires Eco tour was incredible! The skipper and tour guide were fantastic and very knowledgeable about the area. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to see and learn about the Bay of Fires area. My new favourite place!

This three hour boat trip was the highpoint of our holiday.The tour guides are highly experienced and help nature show her good side! We got lucky and encountered a pod of dolphins on the way back which swam alongside the boat and two albatrosses on the way out.

We went out on a 1 1/2 hr tour. Hugged along the beaches and was provided with information of the local area and its history. We did chanced upon 2 Australian fur seals floating in the area. The highlight of trip is when we cruised into a large pod of dolphins, who obliged us with their playful company.

This review is for the Seals Tour. The Pros: -Small family business running a small group tour. -Pricey BUT exceptional value for money. You really do get what you pay for with this group. -Friendly high spirited hostess. -Captain made every effort to stop at every random encounter that presented itself including seals (one time in the open, then the big colony on the rocks), dolphins (3 times), flying fish (two times), I lost count of how many bird species we stopped for about 4 all up and at one point he even attempted to get us near an Albatross to get a sense of its immense wingspan. -Hostess goes into great detail about the local history, bird species, dolphins, seals, and those iconic red rocks. -The vessel is a bit of a speed boat making it quite fun so hold onto your hat! -Open air small group minimizes risk of Covid IMO. -The captain gets you really close to the Seals <3 -Insulating jacket provided for the backsplash from the waves. You may get a bit of a spray of sea water every now and again but it's all part of the experience. Cons: -While there is a toilet on board it is very small and difficult to get to (so I'm told). -You may want to call and talk to them before you book if you have really young kids or are heavily pregnant. Consider: -Wear sunscreen. -If you suffer from sea sickness consider taking something beforehand and sit towards the back. Conclusion: Avoid the overcrowded tours out of Hobart and pay a bit extra to do this niche tour the experience is unforgettable.

We traveled from Melbourne to Hobart and visited the Pyengana Dairy Company. The café has a beautiful view, and we were lucky to have a sunny day. They offer free cheese tastings, and we enjoyed a cheese platter along with some delicious flavored milkshakes. The cheeses were outstanding. We also had breakfast at the café, and it was excellent. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Overall, we had a wonderful experience.

Working dairy farm with delicious cheese. Nice cafe with lots of information about the history of their dairy and the cheese-making process. The cafe has a window in the floor to look down and see the wheels of cheese in the maturation stage. Views from the outdoor seating area are beautiful. We watched the cows walk in for their milking, and loved seeing them get a nice scratch. Cheese tasting is help-yourself with four of their cheeses on offer. Good amount of free parking.

Visited this place back in January 2022. Nice cafe with a nice view. We bought the cheese platter and flavoured milk. Cheese tasting available. We had a nice experience with this place.

Free cheese tastings, Devonshire tea with warm, freshly baked scones, and the friendliest staff—what more could you want on a rainy day? My only wish is that they were open more than just weekends! 🙏🏼

Great stop in Pyengana — delicious cheese, generous tastings and a proper farmhouse feel. The toastie was excellent. Friendly team and relaxed atmosphere. The place could use a little refresh here and there, but honestly that’s part of the authentic charm.

Good cheese. Several varieties of their own were available for tasing. I liked the traditional and matured versions.

We had lunch here yesterday. Possibly the best meal we have had in a cafe in Tasmania. A simple Bangers and Cheesy Mash with a sprinkling of crumbly parmesan on top. Succulent flavours that didn't overpower each other. Heading there again to have Devonshire tea for brunch. We missed the cheese making unfortunately but on the right day you can watch the process through the windows. A bonus to watch the very contented cows coming in for milking.

Track was closed but able to drive up and see from road.

The drive is well worth it. Beautiful scenery and cool climate rain forest canopy. The walking trail is pretty easy but uphill on return journey. Only 'issue' was size of the viewing platform but we were there in school holidays.

Beautiful place to see. The walk was short and easy. The paths were gravel but still well kept. Definitely want to go again.

This place was simply spectacular, even from a distance. The walk is easy to get there as it's mostly downhill (not as easy walking back!). The walk through the rainforest was truly magical but was only a prelude to the main event, the falls themselves. An absolute must do when in the area.

Absolutely stunning. Beautiful little drive out through narrow soft edge roads. I was told by a local it is always flowing even without any rainfall. In my opinion, it is a must do. Toilet and picnic area with tables. The walk is barely 15min return. I think all fitness levels would make it up and back. Can get a boggy underfoot in sections.

Beautiful short trek to in redoble waterfalls. The trek is downhill all the way, so keep that in mind on the return. Easy hike overall with high rewards in the form of the view. My husband and I arrived when the sun was right above the top of the falls, making photos difficult. But it was gorgeous.

There is a little walk from the parking space to the fall, the walk itself is very pleasant and enjoyable. You will be surrounded by ferns, lakes, cute bridges, and the sound of waterfall, its like you are in a forest. There is also some interesting information about the falls and the area at the entrance, spend sometime to read it and you will appreciate it even more.

Off the chart awesome! Breathtaking mountain top. Jacobs Ladder is an epic piece of road building too

Some of the best scenery and hiking in Australia. Felt like I was in another world and not another soul in sight! It was fantastic!

Fantastic place to visit, staff are friendly and welcoming. Stunning views Highly recommended

Lovely tall mountain lots of snow though it gets real deep great for toboganing and snowboarding the rover ski lodge is highly recommended!

Lovely bit of alpine terrain and scenery. Could use some basic facilities up the top in non winter times.

Fantastic place to visit. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Prices are very reasonable.

This is one of the greatest places on our planet spectacular scenery

Here's an updated review: " Serenity found! 🙏 This spot is a peaceful oasis, far less crowded than you'd expect. Perfect for a quiet moment of reflection or a relaxing break. The ambiance is calming, and the atmosphere is tranquil. Plus, the view is simply amazing! 🌟 Highly recommend for those seeking a serene escape. 🌿✨ 5 stars!

Amazing phenomenon to see, it really is a bright shade of blue. We went just after a lot of heavy rain, and it looked great, is definitely a must see if you're passing by. There are some trails that come off it to get to different view points. The carpark is smallish, so if it's busy it could be a problem to park at.

This is my second visit to this lake, and I always feel refreshed whenever I come here. The water is crystal blue, and the place gives off such positive vibes. It’s a bit far from Launceston or Hobart, but it’s definitely worth the trip. The best time to visit is when you’re exploring the Bay of Fires or heading to the Lavender Estate.

Gorgeous views and well worth the drive. I'd imagine itd be even more stunning earlier in the day, as by the time we arrived in the late afternoon the sun had begun to set and the colours moved from turquoise to a darker blue hue.

went on weekend it's a small carpark no toliets or camping it was overcast and rain a little but still got beautiful photos of lake if you walk back to the road,out of the viewing platform/carpark, follow the track on the left or right for about 100m, you can get a better view of the lake with no trees blocking view but be careful as dirt track and be slippery if it has been raining

Beautiful, serene spot with a real history-but you have to google that as it's not signed anywhere! Lovely walk around the lake, seeing the striking environment, which we're assuming was a result of the mining in the area, not sign posted but easy enough to work out where to go.

If you walk back to the road,out of the viewing platform/carpark, follow the track on the left for about 100m, you can get a better view of the beautiful lake

The Blue Derby mountain bike park is a must do for anyone; whether an experienced mountain biker or someone simply travelling Tasmania. There is plenty on offer. Heaps of fun!

There is a good reason this place has a reputation for great trails with flow. Awesome! Had a great time. I'm a beginner and found lots if trails to explore.

🚨🚨 just drop whatever you're doing and go there!!! Top of the village trails are incredible, something for all taste and skills level. The longer ones, like Bay of Fire trail incredible. Best trail I have ever done!

So much to say and do about the Blue Derby. Totally a go to place for mountain bikes in Tasmania. A wide variety of trails means you can always be tested to your limits, or take it cruisey. Plenty for kids to do with a great pump track and easy trail around the lake. Lots of shuttle services on offer all day and then good food to end the day.

The trails are so well constructed and maintained - and true to the rating levels. The mtb stores in town and the shuttle crews are brilliant. My only suggestion would be to encourage each visitor to pull out 10 - 20 foxglove plants each day over the next few years to get on top of what will possibly overwhelm the alpine trigger plant right across the trail network

What a rad place! Trails were fantastic, well maintaied and suitable for a huge range of skill levels. My kids adored the tunnel and pump track. Super cool how all the trails come to a single point. Free bike wash area and very friendly locals and business owners.

First time riding here was awseome, im lucky enough to have a world class bike park as my local but this is next level. Dirt had unlimited grip when I rode you can just drop your bars and you'll make it round whether intended or not. Pedaled the first day for ~40km saw a giant fish rock how cool. Tomorrow I'll be shuttling top 13 and atlas. Tuesday I'll be shuttling top 13 again as well as atlas and blue tier, for my last day I'll be shuttling up to black Stump as many times as I can all thing going good. Could spend weeks riding here will definitely have to come back when I've saved up some more dough 💰

Vertigo were faultless: dealt with lots of staff, all were top tier and made great efforts to make sure we had he best time ! Standouts were Vinny and Wes; cheers guys..the bike was on point with no troubles and we’ll set up. 10/10 thanks 🙏

We had an awesome week with Vertigo MTB. Bikes were amazing, the whole process was very streamline. Vinia and Chris were super knowledgeable, and flexible with rescheduling our shuttles due to a member of our party being crook one day. Thanks again for a great adventure!

We’ve just finished 4 days in Derby and the team at Vertigo mtb were bloody amazing. Before we arrived they gave us the run down of how we could get the most out of our trip with suggestions on trails and tours. We got a half day run of shuttles on day 1 with Vinia in Derby and she took into account what we done and then made the next recommendation and each one was spot on. Day 2 we did Blue Tier and Atlas and Chris was awesome and full of laughs. Best day of riding and a must for anyone coming to the area! Day 3 was Bay of Fires, an awesome ride but what sets Vertigo apart is their set up at the end. We pulled up to their private shack and wandered down for a cool off in the water before coming back up to a huge smorgasbord of food cooked on the bbq and an esky cold beverages. Chris again entertained us with more stories. Day 4 we had another shuttle locally and did Kingswood at Vinia’s advice and it was spot on. We appreciate everything the crew did for us and will be singing their praises to anyone we know who heads to Derby and when we head back we will be sure to book through them again. Cheers legends!

We used the shuttle service from this crew. They were great. Gave us all the right advice about the right trails, and hints and tricks for navigating them. They moved us and our bikes safely and efficiently. Would recommend them any day of the week.

Just wanted to say a massive thanks to Chris, V and Felipe. We recently had a 4 day MTB holiday in Derby and Vertigo were amazing throughout the whole trip. From the airport pick up and drop off, to the shuttles and mechanical. The whole team work so well and made our trip absolutely amazing. Highly recommend them to anyone and look forward to coming back again.

Highly recommended. I came as a solo rider, the team were super helpful and patient with all my questions. They recommended plenty of trails to try and the bike was like brand new.

Awesome company. Did the bay of fires trail with them. At the end there is a bbq and beers. You can walk down to the beach. I told them I was gluten free and accommodated gluten free beers. Absolutely awesome setup.

WOW very impressive and worth the short drive into Ledgerwood from the main road. A lovely memorial to those fallen soldiers. The carver has done a brilliant job. Dint forget to visit the little train carriage there too and buy a little souvenir as proceeds go to covering costs of maintaining the carvings.

nice carvings, and the history behind them. free camp spot behind them too with a beautiful backdrop of green luscious fields and mountain range. bbq’s, toilets, tables. what more could you ask for, well done. big ups to the town. need more places like this.

Must see beautiful War Veteran carving and trees in memorial area. Thank you Leaderwood for creating a beautiful tribute area of past veterans who served our Country.

Absolutely loved this extraordinary display of talent. Very emotional. Also a good spot for a stop

Wow these are absolutly beautiful. Very clever

Awesome free overnight stop. Everything you need is here and the carvings are great.

As everyone says, please come see it in person to appreciate its beauty, craftsmanship, and historical Australian significance. This is a fabulous tribute to our Anzacs and local heroes who died from this town. As a returned Veteran myself, reading the written tributes & plaques of each person gave me goosebumps. Then you look at the faces depicted in the carvings, and it makes it even more real. Fantastic experience 👍🇦🇺❤️

Interesting place for a visit. The tour was fascinating, and walking around house and grounds was a lovely relaxing activity that takes you back in time.

Great place to visit, the tour guides are very passionate & informative. Such a lot of history, wonderful building.

A special place that transports you to a different time! We always seek out historical homes and estates whilst travelling and Clarendon would have to be a clear stand out indeed! Beautifully presented and maintained by the National Trust, our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, I thought it especially cool that they had a upright piano that used to belong to a previous occupant preserved and on display, a cool fact that I would have surely missed if it wasn’t for the knowledgeable volunteer! The place is peaceful and makes for great pictures! Would recommend taking some sandwiches and having a quick bite in the grounds, taking it all in :) we visited during an exhibition on Napoleon and some interesting connections with the estate which I did not expect! Very insightful

we have 3 hours to kill before taking our flight back to Sydney. we decided to visit Clarendon Estate. we were transported to different era. i was surprised how beautiful the scenery, the house and the history were. We paid $25 for me and my son. the staff conducted a 30mins private tour of the house and the property. It his history the works that national trust and volunteers put on to restore its original glory. the garden was super full of bees and flowers.

A step back in time, scenic drive out to the homestead.

The huge effort that the volunteers put into making your visit to Clarendon Estate enjoyable is what really makes your visit. Whether it's the clothing, knowledge, or just the down to earth friendly vibe, I'm not sure, but mix it in with the huge effort put into the beautiful gardens that are surrounding this magnificent old Homested, the out door games, (potato race, horse shoe throwing, crochet) and you have yourself a magnificent experience for all the family.

every step in this house feels like a painting, come here for artistic inspiration

Very nice people, and the place is beautiful. We have had great fishing to, l would rather spend my money their than buy a license and not have any luck.

The net say you are open for today, and we travelled out from Scotsdale, to find out you are closed. Civit gets the blame for everything, if you want people to visit keep things up to date. No happy.

Organised the family and the father-in-law and headed out. Heard the ad on radio on the way there. The ad was saying how they are open everyday in jan/feb. Got out there and they were closed. Never going back.

The place is awesome! A great day out, bring picnic or BBQ. Very reasonable price for fresh fish.

Awesome! Staff was so helpful and kind. Had a great day and caught some good sized fish!

What a great place for fishing!, the people there are amazing...and they clean your catch while you wait, now thats great service!

Awesome place, great day out and fantastic value. Bound tocatch fish!!!

Normal park..good for walk..haven't seen Monkey ;) its huge and can park outside for 2 hours.. for visitors nothing special

I wish I'd had more time to spend here. It was beautiful. I particularly liked the Sensory Garden. I was there between rain showers and it smelt beautiful. City Park is easily within walking distance of the centre of Launceston, we walked here with coffee. The Japanese Macaques are fun to watch. If you want to go somewhere to spend a few minutes this is a good place they will amuse adults and children alike.

The park is quite big. With the exception of the Japanese snow monkeys, there was not a lot to see. Very little plants and flowers, altho it is winter.

Beautiful park and its always great to visit the iconic Monkeys!

Beautiful park in Launceston Heaps of flowers to see (oct-dec) Even monkeys Plenty of room to sit and relax We highly recommend you visit

A very nice park to have morning or evening walks. There are a few structures to see inside the park as well. It's really quite and peaceful.

Beautiful park to explore and relax. Visiting the monkeys are always the highlight of my day.

The roses I got for my partner from here were wonderful, he adored them. The shop is beautiful and the staff are so lovely and helpful. Will definitely be coming back!

We had the most amazing wedding bouquet made up on the spot by the brilliant Emily. Her first wedding bouquet and she nailed it. The entire Shop were so lovely in providing recommendations for us and well wishes. No notes!!

What a truly lovely shopping experience (& I live in the UK). Exceptional service (even at short notice), beautiful flowers, friendly and professional. I can't recommend Tamar Valley Roses highly enough.

Tania at TVR provides a wonderful customer experience one simple phone call and she never ceases to amaze with her wonderful creations for special occasions for my mother. Also provides great advice on options for monthly visits to cemetery.

Absolutely outstanding service! Megan was so professional, friendly, and went above and beyond to help me. She was so quick with my request and made the whole process effortless. Highly recommend!

First class, five star service from this wonderful florist. Tamar Valley Rose Shop created my perfect Wedding bouquet and my handsome Groom's button hole with short notice for our Elopement.. We couldn't be happier with all that you did for us.

Walked in off the street, for an emergency last minute bridal bouquet for a expedited wedding and the whipped up the most amazing set of bouquets that afternoon.

Must Visit! 🍻 Loved this tour! add this to your Tasmanian bucket list immediately. The James Boag Brewery tour in Launceston is 100% worth your time. You get the story of how James Boag went from “beer dreamer” to local legend, plus a walk around the brewery itself. It’s kid-friendly with interactive bits, and at the end, you get to taste 3 fresh beers. Totally recommend. 5 ⭐️. Cheers!

I am unable to provide much insight regarding a guided tour, as I did not participate in one. However, the provided description was quite helpful and sufficient for a self-guided experience. It is a wonderful location with excellent beer, where one can enjoy spending several hours with friends.

Highly recommended the tour. We really enjoyed the fascinating tour of the whole brewing process along with the rich history and pride taken in this amazing facility. Friendly waves from workers as we walked through made us feel welcome. Our tour guide , Jess , was being mentored by Bec and they were both excellent in delivering a positive enjoyable experience. Jess, while new to the tour guide role was completely competent, confident and embraced the task with a smile and good sense of humour and in the tasting session at the completion of the tour she shone with her knowledge and fine sense of taste explaining the intricacies of various Boags beers 🍺 Thank you Jess and Bec , both passionate Boags Ambassadors 😁

Excellent experience touring the Boags Brewery in Launceston. You are shown the workings of the Brewery, the history of Boags Brewery including a wonderful story of heroism from the past, the whole process of their brewing process and of course, a chance to dabble in a paddle of their finest brews.

140 year old brewery with tap room, as well as tours. $45 per adult for the tour. Their main hospitality area is currently under renovation, but there is still a small bar and merchandise store open. Classic range of beers available as a tasting paddle (4 beers for $20). Take home packs or slabs available for purchase. Only food is chip packets, no hot food available. Staff were very welcoming and very knowledgable on the history of the brewery.

We had a great experience on the 3pm James Boag's Brewery Tour yesterday. Our guide, Ashley, was outstanding, she struck the perfect balance between making the tour educational and keeping it fun and engaging. Her knowledge, passion, and sense of humour made the whole experience memorable. Ashley is a real asset to Boag's. The included tasting afterwards was the perfect way to finish. All the beers we tried were great, and we especially loved being able to sample a few that aren’t available anywhere else. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Launceston whether you're a beer lover or just curious, it's well worth it! 🍻

Great experience, guide was so knowledgeable of the history of the brewery and also the city! Great way to get the kids involved with a map to find things around the brewery made it more fun for kids! Definitely a must if you come to Launceston and you enjoy great beer!

We had an amazing experience at the Queen Victoria Museum in Inveresk! It’s incredible that such a high-quality museum is totally free to visit. There’s so much to see and do, from fascinating exhibits to hands-on activities that keep both kids and adults entertained for hours. It’s a great place for families to spend the day exploring and learning together. Everything is well presented, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Definitely a must-visit spot if you’re in Launceston!

Wow, I absolutely loved this place. It’s so simply understated and that’s exactly what makes it special. While it doesn’t have a huge number of objects, the exhibitions that are there are genuinely interesting. It’s the kind of place you might only visit once or twice, but you’ll remember it. What really stood out to me was how they’ve kept the old warehouses and buildings in such a way that it feels like someone could just walk back in and start using them for their original purpose again. It’s incredible so authentic and thoughtful. The Food Bank gardens run by OzHarvest were unlike anything I’ve ever seen. I’m from Brisbane, and honestly, Brisbane could never compete. There’s this quiet brilliance about it all nothing overdone or trying too hard. It just is, and that’s what makes it wonderful. The staff were really friendly. I did struggle a bit to find where to get coffee and food, but that might’ve been on me. I was on holiday and happy to wander around at my own pace. The layout wasn’t but was confusing, I just didn’t put much effort into figuring it out. I was on holidays and peopled out at that point. I’d recommend everyone visit at least once. It might not have the same spark on repeat visits, but it’s absolutely a must-see.

A really great museum will lots of interesting exhibits! Well worth visiting. At the time of my visit, they had an exhibition of David Hamilton's work!

Theres some good stuff, but no real direction or map to guide you.. due to the layout we nearly the main room. Enjoyed the interactive science display outside!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk is a captivating and diverse cultural hub. Housed in a beautifully restored 19th‑century railway workshop, it offers engaging exhibits on Tasmanian history, natural science, and industrial heritage. Highlights include impressive dinosaur fossils, interactive displays at the Phenomena Factory, and immersive planetarium shows. The museum is well-organized, thoughtfully curated, and free entry makes it accessible for all. Friendly staff enhance the experience, making it a must-visit for families, history buffs, and curious minds.

My party was looking for something inside to do on a day with questionable weather. This fit our interest in history and it's free. The museum shows different parts of Tasmania's history. More open plan than any museum I've been in before but it really works. It allow the people to flow through. There are outbuildings that are there for exploring too, including a public display space. Immediately outside the double doors is the childrens area. It's interactive science. It looked like a lot of fun to this adult. Included among the exhibits that I really liked were the taxidermy and the Tasmainian Tiger sections. That small section of the Tassie Tiger is so tragic and emotional. The final one I liked is travel in Tasmania over time shoes and walking canes, bikes, a side saddle. Basically the why and how's transportation is the way it is in Tasmania, it's unlike anything I've seen in a single place. The Planetarium did cost $9 per adult but it was definitely worth it. We chose to see We Are Stars, featuring the voice of the ever talented Andy Serkis. The presenter, a volunteer (as they all are), skillfully showed us through what was going to be in the sky when that night. I highly recommend taking the time to go to the Planetarium on a trip here. Parking is paid and on the grounds of UTAS Launceston. But it's free if you visit on a Sunday. The site is largely wheelchair accessible. There are certain outbuildings that will be harder to access, most importantly the rail workshop.

This is my favorite location in Launceston. I have visited this location a few times, some alone and some with others and loved it all the same. I appreciated the history, the local culture and the effort to maintain the location. Appreciate the team or better yet community who manages the location.

A must see when visiting Launceston. Beautiful place to visit which you are free to explore the large park,and is of no cost. Follow the many paths,suspension bridge, and board walks along the gorge and enjoy the great views and well kept gardens, river and animals You can swim in the blue pool, or small lake on a good day of course. There is a cafe on site. The chair lift gives you a birds eye view and a fun trip across the valley for $20 return.

This place was absolutely stunning. We took the old school lift to the other side. The view was so peaceful and stunning. You can imagine our excitement seeing a peacock near the other side, only to find there are a dozen more roaming around freely! They are super close but wont allow you to touch them. Wallabies also joined the mix. A few walking paths onsite. Well worth the visit.

Lots of good maps, even better rocks. This place is really good considering its ease of access and proximity to the city. The chairlift was fun, and the bumblebees are friendly. Staff were great and friendly too. #1 pretty rock river that I've seen.

The big highlight of Cataract Gorge, at least for tourists, is the peafowl. I had the pleasure of being there in Spring, mating season, so the boys were on full show. The peahens were treating their prospective mates with a bit of... contempt, it was kind of amusing to me (and just about every other woman I spoke to). This is a truly beautiful a space. It has multiple walking paths for different ability levels, a swimming pool, a suspension bridge and chairlift across the gorge itself. The cafe provides tasty food for a mix of tastes and some souvenirs. There is a bit of something for everyone. There is wheelchair accessibility through the inclinator. There is some accessible parking but I think it would fill up quickly especially in peak periods. Parking is paid.

Cataract Gorge Reserve in Launceston is absolutely stunning! The views are breathtaking, and there’s so much to explore — walking trails, the suspension bridge, and peaceful spots to just sit and enjoy nature. We spent hours taking in the scenery, and it’s the perfect place for a relaxing day out. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in Launceston!

Beautiful natural gorge, so close to the centre of Launceston. Busy parking space with paid parking ($2 per hour) A variety of walks/hikes available, from short stroll along the grass to 1km loop around the gorge basin, or a steep hike. There is a short chair lift that takes you to the other side of the gorge (adult prices are $15 one way or $20 return). Nice cafe with beautiful views. There is a pool, or can swim in the gorge.

Stunning!!!!! Beautiful day spent. Took the chair lift, did a walk and just enjoyed being in nature. Tip:We took the lift from the top to the bottom So we didn’t have to walk up after all the walking around. * pay for it when you enter the reserve.

A cool little spot in Launceston for the car lover. Each car has it own story and description associated to it. There is definitely some special and one of a kind cars in the showroom. There is also a gift shop at the front of the museum which has lots of different memorabilia and car based trinkets. Entry is $20 for an adult. Ample parking at the front of the museum.

Amazing display of historic cars and bikes. Friendly and very knowledgeable staff. Well worth a visit for any pistonhead.

Awesome stop while in Launceston! Beautiful cars on display to view! Gift shop & where you can press your own car coin. Lots of info about the cars on display & beautiful pieces of history!

A tremendous cross-section of motoring history including a 1951 Vincent 'Black Shadow' motorbike; 1960s GT 500 Lotus Ford Cortina; 1956 Lotus 11 sports car; XY and XR GT Falcons, XU1 Torana and several classic Holden Monaros, and much, much more. A car lovers delight!

Great little museum! Cars and music in absolutely stunning condition with interesting information boards about the exhibits. Spotlessly clean and bright. Very informative and enjoyable!

Definitely worth visiting, great collection & variety of cars

Cool museum with great ecclectic collection of cars and motorcycles. Judging by the older reviews and pictures, it seems like the inventory displayed is rotating, so that's excellent! Easy parking, friendly staff, great shop too! And when you're done, cross the street and bring the family over to the kids park or a good coffee.

What a fantastic adventure! An absolute must, so much fun! Great tracks suitable for every one in the group, and all levels of experience. A stunning property with the best host and guide, so welcoming and friendly. We loved meeting Winston too. Cannot recommend this experience enough! We will definately be back! Thanks again Mel! X

Such wonderful hosts you are, Andrew and Mel. Totally professional and caring at the same time. We loved the bike experience! You have such beautiful green pastures and ponds! And thanks Mel for locating my son’s phone! You have indeed such great instincts!

Amazing experience, perfect for beginners and loads of fun for more experienced riders. Ride at your own pace! Mel and Andrew are amazing, will ensure you’re okay and comfortable! Winston is their absolutely beautiful and friendly dog whom will calm your nerves upon arrival! Thankyou, I’ll be sure to recommend you to anyone I know headed down!

What an amazing experience! Andrew was incredibly friendly and helpful with everything and anything for both me the beginner and my boyfriend an experienced rider! To top off a great tour/ride experience we had the pleasure of meeting Winston and Molly who were just playful, gorgeous and cute😀 We would definately go back and we HIGHLY recommend this to anyone looking for something fun! Thanks Again Andrew from Sam and Alex!!!

Our family had an awesome time today with Andy and Mel. They were really friendly and welcoming, and great guides on the ride. My older boys and I got to cane it while my wife and younger boys (doubling with Andy and Mel) enjoying a slightly slower pace. Highly recommended! (as is the beach town of Bridport nearby for a swim after).

This has been a fantastic experience, from the time we arrived we received a genuinely warm & friendly greeting, safety brief & orientation and then we were good to go. The quadbikes are of good quality, the tracks are fantastic fun & well maintained, safe for all levels of experience providing plenty of challenges as well. This has been one of the best finds on our visits to Tasmania excellent value and we will definitely be back

Had the pleasure of meeting Andrew on the day, my husband and I took part in a 1 hour quad bike tour. The experience was absolutely brilliant, Andrew was a great host and guide, the tracks were so much fun and allowed you to go at your own pace. You definitely feel well taken care of, will definitely be back again. Thanks again Andrew (and Winston).

April 23rd, I was visiting from Canada. Decided to try this so called, “lovely, high-class restaurant” that is Lost Farm. I was very disappointed with what I was given, not only in the food, but also the drinks and poor service. To start off, our drinks came late and confused with others. The food had little to no flavour, and personally the portions were relatively small. As well as, glasses and plates were not to the highest quality of cleanliness. While I can understand waiters may want to talk to their coworkers I’d suggest doing it in the staff room, kitchen or after hours. As communication may be strong with eachother on topics of personal matter, it was not a strong suit in work as our meals were mixed up/given to other tables, and another waiter came over after we were finished eating, plates cleared and all, asking if we got our meals yet. Hovering over the customers will only piss someone off more, which I could see from the neighbouring tables. The staff not only looked lost, but in comparison to the setting, they were very untidy in appearance. There was clearly no one competent enough in charge of the waiters and waitresses present. It was one of the worst experiences I have had in a restaurant. While Tasmania gave me good memories, this was a very poor/sad/disappointing/slightly disgusted one.

We just went to the lost farm restaurant. The food was very nice and the service was good. We were literally the only people there when we arrived, but the views are stunning. Food isn’t cheap and the quality of it was about on par or slightly below the price point, but we went for the views and they didn’t disappoint.

Barnbougle is Disneyland for golfers, and Lost Farm is the most fun I've had on a golf course. While the Dunes is the higher ranked course, for a mid handicap golfer Lost Farm was more enjoyable to play. Cannot recommend a pilgrimage strongly enough.

Just a fabulous place to relax and play golf. We were lucky that the weather was perfect for golf. Golf courses were in top condition. Bougle Run is a brilliant short 14 hole course. Not to be taken lightly. Lost Farm is very enjoyable with some great holes. Dunes starts of easy but from the 4th hole onwards it is a marvellous experience and presents a tough test.

Amazing golf course with fabulous views. A challenging course but definitely one you should play. Well worth the trip.

Good restaurant, great golf course (much better suited for the high handicapper than the dunes IMO). Friendly older gentlemen in the pro shop.

Ultimately I came here to golf and I was deeply satisfied. The courses are super cool with challenging routing and my caddie at Dunes was a gem. The sheer amount of flies on the course were awful, I couldn't hit a single shot without at least a dozen swarming me. I also really liked my room, it's spacious and has a beautiful view of the ocean. The bed and couch were very comfortable. Free laundry machines were a welcome surprise as well. Food was mixed overall. My dinners were wonderful (the chocolate tart was to die for) but the breakfast is very basic for the price you pay. The pizza at the sports bar is absolutely terrible with a flagrantly small amount of sauce and cheese. Service at both restaurants were excellent as well.

Great golf course but very tough on a windy day. Very unforgiving if you stray off the fairway, so bring plenty of golf balls. Staff are all wonderful and incredibly helpful. Great day on a challenging course.

First time at this resort and it's been absolutely amazing. Courses are difficult but fun. Great facility's and well run . Would recommend any golfer to come and visit this fantastic place.

An amazing links golf course and golf destination. Beautiful location and in great condition. The haven several options for accommodation. Beautiful ocean two bedrooms villas, cottages or the lodge at Lost Farm. The Dunes was by far a much better golf course than Lost Farm. The greens on the later was really bad. The restaurant at Lost Farm was much nicer in all aspects than the Dunes.

3 great courses to play to suit all golfing levels and all types of golf from small groups, individuals or large groups out to have some fun. A must do for any golfers!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in one of the 4 bedroom 4 ensuite Bunker villas overlooking Barnbougle Dunes course and clubhouse. It’s very vompfortable with almost everything you need. There was no internet and no TV apps but once the wind dropped this view always all we needed. My highlight was Sammy the sea lion in the warm carpark for 2 days.

I’d describe it like your first love.. loath her and yet still wanting to see her again. Great course, even in 60km winds (not so good of a score). Staff at bar and proshop are fantastic. Can’t wait to come back.

Played Brand bougle blues and lost balls 17/18/11/2025. Blues better than balls. Very windy on blues. Even worse on balls. Groundstaff watering bunkers as well as strategly placed automatic sprinklers. I found the wind unbearable on balls. Wind blowing the buggy over on almost every hole. Golf was totally un enjoyeable. All for the princely sum of $179 or $9.9999 dollars per hole. Hat's off to the farmer for setting up Brand bougle though 20 years ago. Grand villas cottages lodges and even a private airstrip. Wow. But I came for the golf and yeah nah. It's a nah for me Had more fun at tam o Shanter golf club for $20 all day just 30 minutes down the road. That one doesn't have a private driveway though. It's run by volunteers. I have given an extra star for the staff at Brand Dougle. 1 star for the golf .