Kanamaluka/ The Tamar valley

The Rosevears Hotel is the perfect place to base yourself to experience the culture, history, nature and quality food and wine of the Tamar Valley. There is an abundance of diverse experiences within a short drive of the hotel. 

So when you stay with us you can unpack your bags once and explore the best of the Tamar Valley. 

For more information visit the Discover Tasmania Tamar Valley itinerary.

An estimation of travel times to help you plan your day trips;

  • Rosevears Hotel to Launceston Airport - 30 min/33km

  • Rosevears Hotel to Narawntapu National Park - 50 min/53km 

  • Rosevears Hotel to George Town - 36 min/44 km 

  • Rosevears Hotel to Launceston CBD - 23min/20km 

walks in the Tamar Valley

GREAT SHORT WALKS WITHIN A SHORT DRIVE

  • Supply River - The original source of freshwater, and the remains of a flour mill to be explored, dating back to 1804, an easy 15 minute walk.  

  • Notley Fern Gorge - dense rainforest for an 1 hour walk 

  • Brady’s Lookout - Spectacular panoramic views of the Tamar Valley 

  • Tamar Island - Boardwalk through wetlands to historic Tamar Island

  • Narawntapu National Park -Abundant wildlife, coastal landscapes, Archers Knob walk has beautiful views

tamar valley wineries

WINERIES WITHIN A SHORT DRIVE

Plan your wine tour on the Tamar Valley Wine Route, many of the vineyards have tastings and restaurants, and don’t forget to take advantage of the cheeky dozen where you can collect wines from any of the Tamar Valley vineyards to make a dozen or two to send home! 

Attractions

HISTORY, ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AND LOCAL PRODUCE

  • Grindelwald- quaint lakeside Swiss village, with chocolate shop, putt putt golf and playground

  • Tamar Valley Wine Centre- Located in Exeter, a one stop shop for all things wine

  • Seahorse world - Home of thousands of seahorses 

  • Platypus House - Up front and personal with the fascinating platypus and echidna 

  • Lavender House - Over 70 varieties of lavender 

  • Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre - Interactive history that uncovered the story behind white settlement in the Tamar Valley and the story that put Beaconsfield on the map in 2006.   

  • Tasmania Zoo - Tigers, lions, red panda and an abundance of wildlife encounters. 

  • Batman Bridge - The iconic bridge of the Tamar Valley with a great spot to stop underneath it and get to the waters edge on the eastern side.

explore the valley

215 Rosevears Drive, Rosevears, TAS