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Breathe the moments - live
the experience - take the
time!
Come to George Town -
where the Tamar River meets
Bass Strait - the BEST of the
Tamar Valley
Drive through the beautiful East Tamar
on the A8 highway and turn off at Hillwood
where you can visit the Hillwood Berry Farm
for a selection of cheese, cream, berries, jam
and quince, or book for a unique cooking
experience at Hiton Bay Kitchen.
Travel back to the East Tamar Highway and
15 minutes later you will find the oldest town
in Tasmania - George Town. On the way into
town, stop at Mount George Lookout, an
historical semaphore site where you will get the
best picture opportunity of the Valley and out
to Bass Strait.
George Town is home to the old gaol, model village and display of the Women’s Factory
at the historic Watch House. For further information and bookings, be sure to stop at the
Visitor Information Centre as you enter the township.
Visit the home of the full sized replica sloop the “Norfolk” at the Bass & Flinders Centre.
From there visit the Windmill Point Playground, home of the famous Eddie Freeman tree
carvings and home to the replica ship HMS Buffalo, children’s play equipment anbd free
barbecue facilities.
Leading from York Cove to Low Head, take the 6km cycle or walking track - the
kanamaluka trail, along the edge of the beautiful Tamar River.
At Low Head, maritime historians will re-live the area’s story when you visit Austrlaia’s
oldest continuously operated Pilot Station, Maritime Museum and the Low Head
Lighthouse.
Early dusk is a perfect time to experience an up and close personal encounter with little
penguins at the Low Head Penguin Tours.
Stay overnight before rejoining the Tamar Valley Wine Route, home of award winning
vineyards, sample some local whisky, or visit the alpacas.
GEORGE TOWN - COME VISIT US! YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT WHAT
YOU WILL FIND. https://georgetown.tas.gov.au | 63828800 | council@georgetown.tas.gov.au
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