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Explore the valley's natural beauty.

No trip to Launceston is complete without a visit to The Cataract Gorge. Whether you're staying for a few days or a few weeks, it's an absolute must and the pride of every local. The Launceston Parks and Gardens guide will give you more green spaces within the city to explore without too much difficulty.

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Walks abound in the Tamar Valley region, all depending on your time and stamina. The Tamar Island Wetlands is an easy boardwalk trek that will reward you with sights of birdlife on the estuary, flora, and fauna. Notley Fern Gorge features a short, 45-minute walk and is a photographer’s paradise; a thriving oasis of ferns, mosses, and soaring gums. 

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Kick off your shoes and feel the sand between your toes at Greens Beach. This favourite with the locals is also the doorstep of the Narawntapu National Park. We recommend the three-hour return walk from the carpark to the West Head lookout with breathtaking, clifftop views of Badger Head beach and along the North-West coast as far as Table Cape and the Dial Ranges.

 

Other beaches worth a look are Gravelly Beach (keep your shoes on), Beauty Point, and Low Head (featuring delightful little penguins and the historic pilot station).

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For all of these and other, visit the Parks Tasmania website to ensure you're prepared for your adventures in Tasmania’s pristine wilderness.

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