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SIGHTSEEING                                                                                                                                                                   LTAEXUTNCESTON SIGHTSEEING

Cataract Gorge Cruise                                                                   Cradle Mountain National Park Tour

Explore the Old Launceston Seaport before cruising to Kings Wharf viewing               Awaken your senses to the magnificent splendour that is Cradle Mountain…
historic vessels and Launceston’s delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the  Go deep into the Tasmanian forest and experience the solitary wilderness of
experience is then cruising into the spectacular Cataract Gorge as we engage            waterfalls, glacial lakes, rainforest, wildlife and unsurpassed beauty of this World
the Lady Launceston’s unique and silent electric drive. View the sheer cliffs and       Heritage listed National Park. Catch your breath as you glimpse majestic Cradle
cascades from your comfortable seat with unobstructed views.                            Mountain towering above sparkling Dove Lake plateau.

Departs: 9.30am                                                                         Departs: 8.30am
Returns: 10.20am                                                                        Returns: 5pm
Operates: Daily                                                                         Operates: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat

$33 per adult / $13 per child (4-14 years)                                              $181 per adult / $91 per child (4-14 years)

Batman Bridge Luncheon Cruise                                                           Morning or Afternoon Discovery Cruise

Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston’s riverfront              Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston’s riverfront
precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings, churches, pubs and        precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings, St Mathias Church
significant homesteads. Sample the rich diversity of life as we cruises past quaint     and the Rosevears Pub. Experience the variety of life as we cruise past charming
riverfront communities, vineyards and farms to the notable Batman Bridge. Tamar         riverfront communities, vineyards and farms to historical Rosevears and
Valley is steeped with romance and studded with tales of bushrangers, explorers         Windermere districts. This fascinating collection of history, fauna, and people at
and gold diggers. Australia’s longest navigable estuarine river, it has many natural    work, rest and play makes an absorbing narrative which will touch, intrigue and
coves and protected inlets that provide a sanctuary for thousands of native water       inspire. The best vantage point to view the Tamar Valley.
birds that can only been seen on the river
                                                                                        Departs: AM tour 10am (Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun) PM tour 1.30pm (Tue, Thu,
Departs: 10am                                                                           Fri, Sun) / 3pm (Mon, Wed, Sat)
Returns 2pm                                                                             Returns: AM tour 12.30pm, PM tour 4pm or 5.30pm
Operates: Mon, Wed, Sat (Sep – Mar)                                                     Operates: Daily (AM Sep - Mar / PM Oct – Mar)

$155 per adult / $69 per child (5-16 years)                                             $103 per adult / $41 per child (5-16 years)

Tamar River Cruises

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