Tour highlights -( Launceston )

• Departing Launceston, enjoy the rolling green hills and fertile farm land of the north eastern countryside, passing through quaint towns including Lilydale.
  Bridestowe Lavender Farm – home to Bobbie Bear (not available 1 Apr to 1 Sept ).
• The commercial lavender is only in full flower December/January, but there is normally different varieties of flowering lavender near the gift shop all year round.
• We have a quick stop in Scottsdale at the award winning Cottage Bakery for lunch supplies to enjoy at the Bay of Fires.
• Seasonal visit* to the tree carvings at the town of Legerwood (time permitting) before taking a short walk through moss covered trees and ferns in the Myrtle Rainforest Walk on the Welborough Pass.
  Pass through the tin mining towns of Branxholm and Derby.
  Arriving at one of the prettiest places in Tasmania, view the granite rocky outcrops covered with orange lichen that jut out into the ocean to separate a large collection of hidden beaches – this is the Bay Of Fires.
• We will call into Binalong Bay for a beach experience, then stop at the orange lichen covered rocks at Harbour Point for great photo opportunities, and also a beach walk along the remote Taylor’s Beach.
• After your beach experience, sample fresh oysters straight from the farm at Lease 65 (subject to availability) View fishing boats in St. Helens.
• Head south to St Mary’s Pass where we head inland to pass through the contrasting grazing lands of the Fingal Valley and Northern Midlands.
• Coal mining towns of Fingal and Avoca.
  Finish your full day tour back in Launceston with memories of this pristine and unique area of Tasmania.