Tamar Island Wetlands Centre Tours

Overlooking Launceston on the Tamar River, Tasmania, Australia

Only a 10 minute drive north of Launceston, the perfect way to start your morning is with a leisurely 3km return walk through the wetlands to Tamar Island.

Get there early enough and you’ll have the walk all to yourself. A boardwalk extends over swamps and crosses the river to two islets and then Tamar Island,

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Activities

Popular places to visit

Launceston Tramway Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Launceston Tramway Museum during your trip to Launceston. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery

See visual arts and design in one of Australia’s largest galleries, with a specific focus on works from Tasmanian artists.

Royal Park

After visiting Royal Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Launceston. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Photo taken in 2004 in Tasmania.
Launceston Cataract Gorge is a natural gorge formed by the South Esk River and is part of Launceston Tasmania.

Cataract Gorge Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Cataract Gorge Reserve, a lovely green space in Launceston.

Boags Brewery

See the inner workings of a historic Tasmanian brewery on a tour of the home of James Boag’s beer, complete with tastings and a visit to a traditional-style pub.

Awesome rock climbing and adventure park in the heart of Launceston
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Penny Royal Adventures

Bring the kids to Penny Royal Adventures and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and shops in this walkable area.

Best Lodging Options Near Tamar Island Wetlands Centre

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Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments

147 Paterson Street Launceston TAS

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

29 Cameron Street Launceston TAS

Nightcap at Riverside Hotel

407 West Tamar Highway Riverside TAS

SJ Hostel. Launceston

705 W Tamar Hwy Legana TAS

Launceston Holiday Park Legana

711 West Tamar Highway Legana TAS

Art Hotel on York

270 York Street Launceston TAS

Pod Inn

17-19 Wellington St Launceston TAS

Peppers Silo Launceston

89-91 Lindsay Street Invermay TAS

Mowbray Hotel

254 Invermay Road Mowbray TAS

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