Things to do in Tasmania

Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery

The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG), in Launceston, is Australia's largest regional museum.

QVMAG is Launceston's arts, cultural and creative heartbeat and gateway to local history and character. It enjoys a national profile for its collections of Australian colonial art, decorative arts and design, Tasmanian history and natural science.

QVMAG is a short drive from Launceston's central business district.

Tamar Valley Wine Route

The Tamar Valley Wine Route is the heart of northern Tasmania - home of some of the finest wines in the world.

From the Valley, to Pipers River in the north and Relbia in the south, there's over 32 wineries within driving distance of each other. Tamar Valley varities of note are Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Standout wine styles are sparkling wine, Chardonnay and Riesling, Carbernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir.

You may choose to do a 1-3 day drive that explores the majectic Tamar River from Launceston Bass Strait as it meanders for nearly 60km through the heart of the vineyard country past orchards, scenic pastures and forests. From here you can drive east to Narawntapu National Park for Panoramic views of Badger Head and Bass Strait.

Devils @ Cradle

Devils @ Cradle is a unique Tasmanian conservation facility focusing on Tasmania's three carnivorous marsupials, whilst concentrating primarily on the Tasmanian devil but including both the Eastern and Spotted - tail Quoll.

The sanctuary is located adjacent to the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park.

The tourism side of the business allows visitors to view these animals from the comfort of the Visitors Centre or wander through the sanctuary on a personalised guided tour which ensures a close up encounter with a Tasmanian devil. One of the keepers will give you an accurate understanding of their lifecycle and the current threats that confront them such as Devil Facial Tumour Disease.