Launceston is Tasmania’s second-largest city and a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture, and nature, and the Cataract Gorge is just minutes from the city centre.
The jagged contours of snow-capped Cradle Mountain epitomise the feel of a wild landscape, while ancient rainforest and alpine heathlands, buttongrass, and deciduous beech trees provide a range of environments to explore.
There are more than 30 wineries within driving distance of each other, coupled with some spectacular scenery along the way.
Take a half-day tour from Launceston to Ben Lomond alpine area to ski, toboggan, or build a snowman. (Ski season normally runs between July and September.)
My name is John Lovell, and I offer private guided tours from Launceston around Tasmania.
Routes include scenic, wine, snow, engineering, historical, and native wildlife tours. Come explore the best of Tasmania!
John Lovell is an amazing and friendly tour guide and won't disappoint! I would highly recommend Discover Tasmania Tours to anyone who's interested in a relaxed down to earth tour of Launceston!
– Trisha S. | FacebookJohn is a very nice tour guide and he is very willing to communicate with us during the tour even though our English is not very good! Proper and smooth arrangement of the tour has brought us a satisfying trip!
– Ruby F. | TripAdvisorThank you for a wonderful time, had such an amazing time, checking out the cataract gorge, a few winery's, Beaconsfield and heaps of other places. John was really good full of knowledge thank you for today!
– Tania W. | FacebookJohn (business owner) showed us all the attractions around Launceston and Tamar Valley but the best attraction was John himself. He was well prepared with local knowledge and fresh snacks.
– Helena H. | TripAdvisor
