BEAUTY POINT - TASMANIA - 7270

The harbour at Beauty Point.		 Population: 1,500
Elevation: 10m
Latitude: -41.0857
Longitude: 146.4906
Location: 240km north of Hobart - 50km north of Launceston
Highway: West Tamar Hwy.
Nearest Major Town: Launceston
Nearest Airport: Launceston
Touring Area: Tamar Valley
The wharf at Beauty Point.
The aptly named town of Beauty Point is renowned for its fishing and aquatic leisures and is the location of the first deepwater berths on the Tamar River.
Home to the Australian Maritime College where 100 live-in students reside while studying world recognised seamanship and fisheries courses. The world class Australian Maritime College was built in place of the old Beauty Point wharf.
The town boasts a wonderful modern marina, spectacular scenery and the amazing Seahorse World.
A new attraction opened in 2004 is the Platypus House, adjacent to Seahorse World.
A ferry service operates from Beauty Point across the Tamar to George Town.
PLACES OF INTEREST:

  • Tamar Ridge Winery
  • Holm Oak Vineyards
  • Iron Pot Bay Wines
  • Rotherhythe Vineyard
  • Rosevears Estate Vineyard
  • St Matthias Vineyard
  • Strathlynn

    A suggested winery tour of the Tamar Valley in these pages includes some 15-20 wineries located on both sides of the river with a map. Click here for a suggested tour with details.
    Live links on the above list will provide more information on the property listed in a pop-up page.
    ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES:
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    INFORMATION CENTRE:
    Tamar Visitor Information Centre
    Main Road, Exeter, TAS. 7275
    Telephone: 03 6394 4454


    HOW TO GET THERE:
    From Launceston
    Take the West Tamar Hwy north from Launceston via Riverside and follow the road to Beauty Point.
    TOURS:
    Several operators conduct tours of the Tamar Valley from Launceston.
    Coach Operators
    Redline: Ph: 1300 360 000
    Greyhound Pioneer: 132 030

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