Day trips from Launceston, Tasmania
The best day trips from Launceston, Tasmania, head to the Tamar Valley for wine-tasting, Cradle Mountain and Wineglass Bay.
One of the key advantages of Launceston is its location in the centre of Tasmania. This makes it a prime base for day trips, with many of the island’s highlights a couple of hours away.
The prices for the following day tours from Launceston, Tasmania, were correct at the time of writing.
Launceston day trips: Tamar Valley wine-tasting
The most popular day trip from Launceston is to the nearby Tamar Valley wine region. There are several wine-tasting day tours you can do here, so pick whichever fits your personal tastes.
The simple option is a small group wine tour, stopping at several wineries, with lunch thrown in. This costs from $159. (BOOK NOW).
You can also try a more-rounded wine and produce tour which includes whisky, cider and gin-tastings, plus a visit to an olive grove. This costs from $170. (BOOK NOW).
Day trips from Launceston: Cradle Mountain National Park
The other big destination for day trips from Launceston is Cradle Mountain National Park. As part of a Cradle Mountain tour from Launceston, you can expect an hour-long hike through the glacial landscapes, plus excellent views of both Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake. The $150 day tour includes a lunch made with Tasmanian meats and cheeses. (BOOK NOW).
Day tours from Launceston: Wineglass Bay
Wineglass Bay is Tasmania’s other big postcard image, and while a day trip there from Launceston is long, it is possible.
The Wineglass Bay day tour from Launceston takes around 12 hours, about four hours of which is spent in Freycinet National Park. Everyone goes to the Wineglass Bay Lookout, while those who wish to have the option to take the much longer walk down to the beach.
Other highlights of the national park include Honeymoon Bay and Sleepy Bay, plus the 20 minute walk to the Cape Tourville Lighthouse. There’s also a chance to taste oysters at the Freycinet Marine Farm. The tours cost from $140. (BOOK HERE).
