North East, Tasmania

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The Northeastern region of Tasmania is known for the sunny beaches and natural scenery. Home to Tasmania's second largest city of Launceston, this region is popular for its fertile land and quality timber. This region also has the relics of former mining areas in Tasmania.

Launceston, the third oldest city in Australia, is also known as `The Garden City' for a number of parklands in the city. Read more...

Some of the best known tourists' attraction in the city and its surroundings include Tamar River, Cataract Gorge, National Automobile Museum, the Queen Victoria Museum, Art Gallery and the Penny Royal World, Lilydale Falls Reserve, Ben Lomond National Park, and plenty more including many suburbs.

Tamar Valley area is a great agricultural area and a major Tasmanian wine-producing region. The best-known spots of tourists' interest at Tamar Valley include the gold mining town of Beaconsfield, Swiss village of Grindelwald, Grubb Shaft Museum, Auld Kirk (a freestone church), Holwell Gorge State Reserve at the Dazzler range, and plenty more.

George Town area is the oldest settlement in the region. The major spots of tourists' interest in this part of Tasmania include the old mining town of Lefroy, the agricultural areas of Pipers River, the renowned Pipers Brook vineyards, deep-water port of Bell Bay, and plenty more.

Scottsdale area is rich in natural beauty with lush green farmlands and pristine coastal beaches. The major spots of tourists' interest in Scottsdale include South Springfield Forest Park, Mt. Maurice Forest Reserve, Sidling Range lookout, Cuckoo falls, Tonganah hopfields, beautiful coastal town of Bridport, Anderson Bay, Granite Point Coastal Reserve, Wildflower Reserve, Waterhouse Protected Area, and plenty more.

Meander Valley is a modern residential area with all kinds of facilities of a trendy township. The major spots of tourists' interest in Meander Valley include Mole Creek Karst National Park, Cradle Mountain National Park, Walls of Jerusalem National Park, Central Plateau Conservation Area, the World Heritage protected Liffey Falls, and plenty more.

Flinders Island, located off the northeast tip of Tasmania in the Furneaux Group of islands, is the largest of the Bass Strait Islands. The place has some great fishing and diving opportunities. The major spots of tourists' interest in and around Flinders Island include Mt. Strzelecki, Strzelecki National Park, Wybalenna Historic Site, home to the protected Cape Barren goose - Lady Barron, and plenty more.

The region has plethora of tourist spots and activities to indulge in. The place also offers some of the very best accommodation facilities. We offer cheap Launceston and Tasmanian Northeast accommodation bookings all the year round. Book with us and affordably enjoy a truly great place!

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Launceston is a city located in the north-central part of Tasmania. It is considered as the second largest city in the state and was named after a town in Cornwall.

Europeans settled into the area in 1804 and numerous buildings have been constructed since then.

Bicheno is a small town located in the eastern coast of Tasmania. Established as a whaling center in the earlier part of the 19th century, it is now a popular destination for beach lovers and fishing enthusiasts.

Swansea is a small town located in the east coast of Tasmania, on the northwestern shore of the Great Oyster Bay.

The bay is protected on almost all sides, making the beaches of Swansea quite safe to swim in. Sailing and snorkeling are also popular activities.

Westbury is a town located in the northern part of Tasmania. It is administered by the Meander Valley Council and was named after another town in Wiltshire, England.

St Helens, named after St Helens, Isle of Wight, is a town on Georges Bay on the north-east coast of Tasmania, Australia. It lies on the Tasman Highway, about 150 km east of Launceston. It is the largest town on the east coast and one of the fastest growing areas of Tasmania.

Are you in for an adventure or do you want to simply unwind and take pleasure in admiring what the nature offers? Freycinet is definitely a place for such indulgence.

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