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Tamar River Cruises
Home Point Cruise Terminal
Launceston 7250
Australia
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Best Western Balmoral on York £82 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
York Mansions £116 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Star Bar Cafe & Hotel N/A 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
City Park Grand Hotel £118 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4 of 5 stars
The Old Bakery Inn £68 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4 of 5 stars
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Tant pour Tant 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Northern Club 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Stillwater River 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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The Tamar Valley 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Roman Baths 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Valleybrook Wine Tourss 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 15 attractions in Launceston
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Experience the excitement and history of Launceston's spectacular Tamar River from the comfort of our unique vessels. An informative commentary from...... more » Experience the excitement and history of Launceston's spectacular Tamar River from the comfort of our unique vessels. An informative commentary from our skippers will take you on a historical journey where you will discover the stories and tales that shaped Launceston and the Tamar Valley. Travel in to the heart of the Tamar and view the navigable section of the spectacular Cataract Gorge. Sample the delights of our local wines and cheeses as you view breathtaking scenery, world class vineyards, historical buildings, rural settings and frequent encounters of fascinating wild life including sea eagles, wild duck, black swans, pelicans, plus many other varieties of water-fowl and occasionally playful seals. One of our passenger recently commented it is like a moving postcard. It is certainly a 'must do' when visiting Launceston! « less
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Attraction type: River
Address: Home Point Cruise Terminal Launceston 7250
Australia
Tel: 0363 349900
Fax: 0363 349911

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“A magical trip that gives you an insight into the history and the beauty of the area”
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5 of 5 stars
jude1975
Strahan
24 Jun 2009
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The 50 min cataract cruise was fantastic, our skipper gave us an informative but personal commentary through out the cruise which we could relate to. The Lady Launceston a delightful vessel that uses a diesal engine for most of the trip until we reached the Cataract Gorge where our skipper switched off the diesal enigne then turned the electric drive... more

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Home Point Cruise Terminal, Launceston 7250, Australia
Tel: 0363 349900 Fax: 0363 349911